General Assistant

Lloyds British Group Ltd; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hire provider in the UK is looking for a General Assistant in Carlisle. This role involves various responsibilities, including customer service, deliveries, and equipment testing, with a strong focus on teamwork and flexibility. The company offers numerous benefits, including generous holidays, a pension scheme, and a commitment to a healthy work/life balance.

Benefits

26 days holiday plus bank holidays

Life assurance

Pension scheme

Canteen facilities

95% discount across Speedy

Training and development opportunities

Voluntary Health Cash Plan

Staff discounts through My Staff Shop

Green Commute Initiative

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Qualifications

• Driving licence required.
• Basic computer skills needed.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring smooth depot operations.
• Making deliveries and collections.
• Assisting with vehicle loading/unloading.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Basic computer skills

Ability to adapt quickly

Education

Driving licence

Job description

Working Hours: Monday - Friday, 07:30 - 17:00, 42 hours per week

Flexible hours available: including job shares and amended hours. We consider all options to promote work/life balance.

Job Title: General Assistant

Location: Carlisle

Speedy is the UK’s leading hire provider, offering a wide range of tools, specialist hire equipment, plant, and support services for every job.

In this role, you will work across all areas of the depot, ensuring smooth operations. Responsibilities include making deliveries and collections, assisting with vehicle loading/unloading, electrical testing of equipment, stock control, and serving customers at the hire desk.

Requirements:

• Driving licence
• Basic computer skills
• Strong communication skills (verbal & written)
• Ability to adapt quickly and support team members
• Support our ESG Strategy – Decade to Deliver

Benefits:

• 26 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Life assurance
• Pension scheme
• Canteen facilities
• 95% discount across Speedy
• Training, development, and career progression opportunities
• Voluntary Health Cash Plan
• Staff discounts through My Staff Shop
• Green Commute Initiative (cycling scheme)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for wellbeing and support

Speedy is committed to a healthy work/life balance, offering flexible working arrangements such as flexible start/finish times, shorter days, term-time hours, and job sharing. We also provide a clear career progression pathway within the company.

Note: We reserve the right to close applications early if we receive high interest. All roles may require background checks such as DBS, Credit, or Security Clearances. We are an equal opportunity employer, embracing diversity and fostering an inclusive environment.

For our ESG policies, visit: https://www.speedyservices.com/esg/governance

All applicants must have the right to work in the UK and will be considered regardless of ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, family status, national origin, veteran status, neurodiversity, or disability.