Vehicle Valeter (Zero Hours)

London Hire Ltd; Erith; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bereavement leave

Free on-site parking

On-site parking

Referral programme

Company events

Employee Assurance Programme

Job summary

London Hire Ltd in Erith is seeking a Vehicle Valeter on a zero-hours basis to prepare vehicles for London hire, inspect arrivals and manage fleet duties. You will ensure that vehicles are cleaned, checked for defects, and that documentation and safety equipment are in place before rental, while supporting the yard with daily checks and repairs where needed.

The role requires a keen eye for detail, the ability to multi-task, and a strong commitment to customer service.

Qualifications

• Must hold a full UK driving licence.
• Excellent attention to detail is essential.
• Deliver world class customer service and be able to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare vehicles for delivery to customers with correct documentation, cleanliness, and defect checks.
• Check new vehicles against the New Vehicle Acceptance Sheet and ensure compliance.
• Inspect vehicles being returned from hire and update daily diary records.

Skills

Full UK driving licence

Attention to detail

Customer service

Self-motivation

Multi-tasking

Job description

Vehicle Valeter (Zero Hours)

Department: Rental

Employment Type: Zero Hours

Location: Erith

Reporting To: Rental Manager

Compensation: £13.85 / hour

Description

The main purpose of this role is the preparation of vehicles for London hire, inspection of new vehicles to site and general duties in connection with the London Hire Fleet of vehicles.

To ensure that all vehicles are thoroughly prepared for ongoing rental in terms of cleanliness, levels, and tyre pressures, paying attention to any pre or post rental damage as part of the quality inspection process.

Key Responsibilities

1. Preparing vehicles for delivery to customers, ensuring that:

• Correct documentation is available,
• Vehicle is in a clean condition (internally and externally).
• Vehicle is checked for any defects
• Check correct safety equipment and seating is installed

2. Checking in new vehicles:

• Check that the correct documentation has been supplied with the vehicle.
• Check the vehicle complies with the specification shown on the “New Vehicle Acceptance Sheet”.

3. Checking in and inspect vehicles being returned from hire.

4. Ensure all vehicles that are collected or returned by the customers are recorded in the daily diary and documentation is completed.

• Working to set timeframes and targets to ensure vehicles are ready in time for customer collection.

5. Carry out minor repairs and visual checks:

• Fluid levels
• Tyres

6. Clean vehicles as required prior to delivery.

7. Liaise with visiting contractors, ensuring that they are aware of the site safety rules.

8. Arrange for defective equipment to be repaired.

9. Ensure all equipment issued to you is used and maintained in accordance with instructions, Health and Safety rules and regulations.

Vehicle Yard

• Carry out regular inspections of the yard and ensure that it is tidied daily, and all debris is removed.
• Report any defects or health and safety issues in the vehicle yard to a Manager, completing a site defect report as required
• Carry out daily check of equipment to ensure that it is working correctly, log any defects and arrange for repairs where necessary.
• Compile a weekly yard list of vehicles for the Yard Supervisor.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Full UK driving licence.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Deliver world class customer service
• Self-motivation with the ability to work as part of a team.
• The ability to multi-task.

Benefits

• Bereavement leave
• Company events
• Free on-site parking
• Access to our Employee Assurance Programme.
• On-site parking
• Referral programme