General Assistant

Lloyds British Group Ltd; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life assurance

Pension Scheme

Discount across Speedy brand

Training and career progression

Voluntary Health Cash Plan

My Staff Shop discounts

Green Commute Initiative

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Speedy is looking for a General Assistant in Bury St Edmunds to help keep the depot running smoothly. The role may involve deliveries, stock control, and assisting customers at the hire desk, with a focus on flexible hours and a strong work/life balance.

Drivers license and good communication are essential. The role offers a salary of £29,572 per annum, with opportunities for training, development and career progression within the Speedy Group.

Qualifications

• Driving licence.
• Basic computer skills.
• Strong communication skills both verbally & written.
• Ability to adapt quickly to support others and deliver ESG Strategy.

Responsibilities

• Working in all areas of the depot, you will play a busy but key role in making sure our depot runs smoothly.
• On a day-to-day basis you can expect to be working both independently and directly with other colleagues in any area of the depot, including deliveries/collections, vehicle loading/unloading, electrical testing, stock control, or serving customers on the hire desk.

Skills

Driving licence

Basic computer skills

Strong communication

Adaptability/ ESG support

Job description

Flexible hours available this includes job shares/ amended hours, we will consider all. Offering a work/life balance is of great importance to Speedy!

General Assistant - Bury St Edmunds

Salary £29,572 Per Annum

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!

Working in all areas of the depot, you will play a busy but key role in making sure our depot runs smoothly. On a day-to-day basis, you can expect to be working both independently and directly with other colleagues in any area of the depot. This can include: making deliveries and/or collections, assisting with vehicle loading/unloading, electrical testing of our equipment, stock control, or serving customers on the hire desk.

What you’ll need:

• Driving licence
• Basic computer skills
• Strong communication skills both verbally & written
• Ability to adapt quickly to support othersAbility 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 Grouprequire proof of right to work in the UK by the start of employment.