Go Car General Operative

Europcar Mobility Group; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

GoCar, operated by Europcar Mobility Group, is seeking a General Operative to support daily fleet operations across multiple bases in Ireland. You will clean, inspect and move vehicles, ensuring safety, roadworthiness and readiness for customers.

The role requires hands-on work, strong attention to detail and the ability to work independently across locations, with a 5-days-in-7 roster including some evenings and weekends. Training will be provided on fleet standards and safety procedures.

Qualifications

• A practical, hands-on approach to work.
• Strong attention to detail, particularly around vehicle cleanliness, safety and condition.
• Ability to organise and prioritise daily workloads.
• Ability to work independently across multiple GoCar locations.
• A proactive approach to identifying and resolving operational issues.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Clean GoCar vehicles internally and externally to ensure they meet required cleanliness and presentation standards.
• Carry out routine vehicle safety and condition checks, including tyres, fluids, lights and general vehicle condition.
• Identify and report vehicle damage, defects, cleanliness issues or maintenance requirements.
• Support the vehicle maintenance and repair process to help minimise vehicle downtime and return vehicles to service as quickly as possible.
• Move and reposition vehicles between GoCar bases and operational locations where required.
• Attend vehicles and bases requiring operational intervention, including cleaning, maintenance checks, vehicle condition issues and other fleet-related requirements.
• Ensure vehicles are safe, road-legal and customer ready before returning them to service.
• Complete required vehicle checks, job records and operational documentation accurately.
• Use company systems and operational tools to receive, update and complete assigned jobs.
• Follow planned cleaning routes and daily work schedules while adapting to changing fleet priorities and vehicle availability.

Skills

Driving licence

Organisational skills

Time-management

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Tools

Mobile applications

IT systems

Job description

**General Operative – GoCar****Join Our GoCar Team – Keeping Our Fleet Clean, Safe and Customer Ready**GoCar is looking for a motivated and reliable **General Operative** to support the day-to-day operation of our car-sharing fleet.This is a hands-on operational role focused on ensuring GoCar vehicles are **clean, safe, roadworthy and available for customers** across our network. The successful candidate will work across GoCar bases and locations, carrying out vehicle cleaning, safety checks, basic maintenance activities, vehicle movements and other operational tasks.As GoCar operates a large, geographically dispersed fleet, the role requires someone who can work independently, manage their daily workload effectively and respond to changing operational priorities.**Key Responsibilities*** Clean GoCar vehicles internally and externally to ensure they meet required cleanliness and presentation standards.* Carry out routine **vehicle safety and condition checks**, including tyres, fluids, lights and general vehicle condition.* Identify and report vehicle damage, defects, cleanliness issues or maintenance requirements.* Support the vehicle maintenance and repair process to help minimise vehicle downtime and return vehicles to service as quickly as possible.* Move and reposition vehicles between GoCar bases and operational locations where required.* Attend vehicles and bases requiring operational intervention, including cleaning, maintenance checks, vehicle condition issues and other fleet-related requirements.* Ensure vehicles are **safe, road-legal and customer ready** before returning them to service.* Complete required vehicle checks, job records and operational documentation accurately.* Use company systems and operational tools to receive, update and complete assigned jobs.* Follow planned cleaning routes and daily work schedules while adapting to changing fleet priorities and vehicle availability.* Maintain a high level of security and care for GoCar vehicles, equipment and company assets.* Escalate recurring vehicle, base or operational issues to management where appropriate.* Support the wider GoCar team with fleet movements, vehicle recovery, base checks and other operational requirements.* Follow all company **Health & Safety, environmental and safe-driving procedures**.* Complete additional operational duties in line with business requirements.**What We’re Looking For*** A practical, hands-on approach to work.* Strong attention to detail, particularly around vehicle cleanliness, safety and condition.* Ability to organise and prioritise daily workloads.* Ability to work independently across multiple GoCar locations.* A proactive approach to identifying and resolving operational issues.* Good communication and interpersonal skills.* Comfortable using mobile applications and basic IT systems to receive and complete jobs.* Ability to follow standard processes, checklists and safety procedures.* Flexibility to respond to changing fleet and operational requirements.* A strong commitment to customer experience and maintaining GoCar fleet standards. **Ideal Experience**Previous experience in **fleet operations, vehicle cleaning, valeting, car rental, car sharing, logistics, delivery or a similar operational environment** would be an advantage but is not essential.Basic mechanical knowledge, such as checking **tyres, oil, fluids and general vehicle condition**, would also be beneficial.Training will be provided on GoCar processes, systems and fleet standards.**Skills & Competencies*** Full clean driving licence.* Strong organisational and time-management skills.* Good written and verbal communication.* Ability to work on own initiative.* Good attention to detail.* Basic IT and mobile application skills.* Team player with a flexible approach.* Strong awareness of vehicle and workplace safety.* Basic mechanical knowledge is an advantage.* Customer-focused approach to vehicle presentation and availability. **Working Requirements**The role requires flexibility to work across the GoCar network and travel between different vehicle bases and locations.The successful candidate will work an agreed roster of **5 days over 7, Monday to Sunday**, which may include evening and weekend work.As GoCar is a car-sharing service with vehicles operating throughout the day, workload and priorities can change depending on **customer bookings, vehicle movements, fleet availability and operational requirements**. **Why Join GoCar?**This is an opportunity to play an important role in the day-to-day operation of Ireland's car-sharing fleet.The General Operative directly supports the **customer experience** by ensuring vehicles are clean, safe, available and ready when customers need them.You will work across a varied fleet and network, gaining practical experience in vehicle operations, fleet maintenance, car sharing and mobility while contributing directly to GoCar's operational standards and continued growth.