General Assistant

Speedy Hire Plc; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hire provider in the UK is seeking a General Assistant for their Glasgow depot. This role is integral to operations, focusing on sales and customer service coordination. The successful candidate will work closely with various teams to ensure timely and effective service delivery, with opportunities for training and career development in a supportive environment.

Benefits

26 days holiday (plus bank holidays)

Life assurance

Pension Scheme

Canteen facilities

95% discount across the Speedy brand

Opportunities for training and development

Voluntary Health Cash Plan

Green Commute Initiative

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Hybrid and flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Strong organisational and communication skills are essential.
• Must have a driving license.
• Prior experience in the hire industry or a sales/operational role is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the hire process from order to delivery and collection.
• Liaise with stock teams, drivers, and engineers to meet customer needs.
• Maintain strong relationships with customers to ensure satisfaction.

Skills

Strong organisational skills

Strong communication skills

Adaptability

Commitment to learn and develop

Driving license

Education

Previous experience working within the hire industry or similar sales or operational role

Job description

Speedy are the UK's leading hire provider with the widest range of tools, specialist hire equipment, plant and support services - everything for every job!

Job Title - General Assistant

Location - Glasgow

Working Hours - Mon - Fri, 07:30 - 17:00

Salary £28,589 per annum, pro rata

Based in the depot, the Hire Controller is a vital part of operations on the front line of sales and customer service.Relationship building is the key to success, as the Hire Controller coordinates the entire hire process from taking the order through to delivery and collection, liaising with every part of the depot to ensure the needs of the customer are met and that they're satisfied with our service.

On a day-to-day basis, you can expect to be desk-based, working directly with the other departments, liaising regularly with stock teams, drivers and engineers to ensure minimal delay in fulfilling the needs of the customer with readily available equipment and close contact.

For us to help you on your journey to success, here's what you'll need:

• Strong organisational skills
• Strong communication skills both verbally & written
• Adaptability
• Commitment to learn and develop
• Driving license
• Previous experience working within the hire industry or similar sales or operational role
• Ability to support your business unit/team to deliver our 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 for shopping etc. across many suppliers
• Green Commute Initiative: Work scheme for cycling
• PAM - Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Offers free and confidential support and counselling to help you through matters such as wellbeing, divorce, legal, and financial management

Speedy operates an industry leading Work Life Balance initiative, demonstrating our commitment to reducing core contracted hours, supporting colleague wellbeing, and identifying more balanced work patterns for our colleagues which is a huge step in realising our ambition of putting our People First. Talk to us about a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements to suit your needs including flexible start/finish times, shorter days, term time hours and job share opportunities.

Speedy offer a Career Line of Sight which enables a detailed understanding of the route to progression and growth within the Speedy Group.

Please be aware Speedy reserves the right to close our vacancies earlier than the listed date if we have received a high level of applications. We would recommend that if you wish to be considered that you complete the application as promptly as possible.

Please be aware that some roles withinThe Speedy Group UK&I may require a DBS, Credit or Security Clearance Check.The Speedy Group is an equal opportunity employer where we embrace diversity in all its forms and fostering an inclusive environment for all people to do the best work of their lives with us.

Link below to our policies in line with our ESG Governance.

https://www.speedyservices.com/esg/governance

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 within The Speedy Group require proof of right to work in the UK by the start of employment.