General Assistant

Lloyds British Group Ltd; Leicester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life assurance

Pension scheme

Discount across Speedy brand

Training and career progression

Health cash plan

Staff discounts

Green commute initiative

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Speedy Group UK&I, the leading hire provider in the UK & Ireland, is seeking a General Assistant to support busy depot teams and ensure smooth operations. You will help with loading and unloading vehicles, keep the depot clean and tidy, and contribute to delivering excellent service.

This hands-on role offers training and clear progression opportunities within our award-winning in-house programs. Working hours are Monday to Friday, 07:30–16:30 (42 hours per week).

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Experience in the hire industry or related engineering field is desirable.
• Ability to support the business unit to deliver ESG Strategy – Decade to Deliver.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with all aspects of the teams' activities.
• Loading and unloading of vehicles and depot upkeep.
• Supporting with training and development opportunities.

Skills

Strong communication

Experience in hire industry

ESG awareness

Job description

Speedy are the UK & Ireland’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

Days of work - Mon - Fri, Times 07:30 - 16:30 - 42 hours

The role of a General Assistant is a busy and productive role you will be assisting with all aspects of our teams helping out providing support. Loading & Unloading of vehicles and also ensuring the depot is clean & tidy.

Whilst the role brings responsibility, it’s a perfect opportunity for you to build a career in engineering with us, where you can learn from those around you and develop with our award-winning, in-house training courses.

What you’ll need:

• Strong communication skills both verbal and written
• Previous experience working within the hire industry or other engineering field is desirable
• Ability to support your business unit/team to deliver our ESG Strategy – Decade to Deliver.

What we offer:

• Life assurance
• Pension Scheme
• 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 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.

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.