General Assistant

Speedy Services; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hire provider in Central London is seeking a General Assistant. The role involves making deliveries, assisting with vehicle loading, electrical testing, and serving customers. Candidates should possess a driving license and strong communication skills. Flexible working hours and various benefits are offered. This is a permanent position with a focus on work/life balance.

Benefits

26 days holiday (plus bank holidays)

Life assurance

Pension scheme

Canteen facilities

95% discount across the Speedy brand

Opportunities for training and career progression

Voluntary health cash plan

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Green Commute Initiative

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid driving license.
• Basic computer skills are necessary.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Making deliveries and/or collections.
• Assisting with vehicle loading/unloading.
• Electrical testing of equipment.
• Stock control responsibilities.
• Serving customers on the hire desk.

Skills

Driving licence

Basic computer skills

Strong communication skills – verbal and written

Ability to adapt quickly to support others

Ability to support ESG Strategy

Job description

General Assistant

Job Type: Permanent

Job Sector: Transport, Logistics

Region: London

Location: Central London

Salary: £30,773 to £32,500 per annum

Posted: 24/11/2025

Recruiter: Speedy Services

Job Ref: SPD/TP/487810/20693

Flexible hours available, including job shares, amended hours, and a strong focus on work/life balance.

Days of work: Mon – Fri, 07:30 – 17:00, 42 hours per week

Speedy is the UK’s leading hire provider. On a day‑to‑day basis you will work independently and with colleagues across the depot, performing duties such as:

• Making deliveries and/or collections
• Assisting with vehicle loading/unloading
• Electrical testing of equipment
• Stock control
• Serving customers on the hire desk

What you’ll need:

• Driving licence
• Basic computer skills
• Strong communication skills – verbal and written
• Ability to adapt quickly to support others
• Ability to support your business unit/team to deliver the ESG Strategy – Decade to Deliver

What we offer:

• 26 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
• Life assurance
• Pension scheme
• Canteen facilities
• 95 % discount across the Speedy brand
• Opportunities for training, development and career progression
• Voluntary health cash plan
• My Staff Shop – discounts and offers across many suppliers
• Green Commute Initiative: work scheme for cycling
• PAM – Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – free confidential support and counselling

Speedy operates an industry‑leading Work Life Balance initiative, supporting reduced core contracted hours, flexible arrangements and hybrid working options.

Speedy offers a Career Line of Sight, enabling a clear route to progression within the Speedy Group.

Please be aware Speedy reserves the right to close our vacancies earlier than the listed date if we receive a high level of applications. We recommend applying promptly.

Please be aware that some roles within The Speedy Group UK&I may require a DBS, credit or security clearance check.

The Speedy Group is an equal‑opportunity employer that embraces diversity and fosters an inclusive environment for all people to do their best work.

All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, veteran, neurodiversity status or disability status. All roles require proof of right to work in the UK by the start of employment.

Link below to our policies in line with our ESG Governance: https://www.speedyservices.com/esg/governance