Transport Assistant

\n Transport Assistant \n
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\n Are you organised, proactive and have a good understanding of commercial vehicles? Our client is looking for a Transport Assistant to join their busy transport team, providing essential support to the Transport Manager in ensuring a fleet 20+ vehicles remains compliant, maintained, and operational. \n
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\n Essential Requirements \n
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• Full UK driving license with a clean driving record
  
  
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• Must be aged 25 or over (due to company vehicle insurance requirements)
  
  
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• Comfortable driving commercial vehicles
  
  
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The Role \n
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\n Reporting directly to the Transport Manager, you will play a key role in the day-to-day management of the company fleet, ensuring all vehicles are roadworthy, compliant and maintained within standards.\n
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• Assisting with the management and maintenance of a fleet of 20+ commercial vehicles
  
  
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• Monitoring vehicle defects & maintenance requirements, diagnosing issues where possible and arranging repairs with approved garages
  
  
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• Booking routine servicing, MOTs, inspections and maintenance work
  
  
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• Maintaining accurate vehicle records & uploading all documentation onto Truckfile
  
  
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• Ensuring fleet compliance documentation is kept up to date
  
  
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• Driving company vehicles to and from garages, MOT appointments and service centres as required
  
  
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• Assisting with route planning, including organising ad-hoc same-day deliveries when required
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\n The Candidate \n
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\n We’re looking for someone who is organised, reliable and confident working within a busy transport environment \n
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• Previous experience within transport, fleet or vehicle maintenance administration
  
  
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• Experience using fleet management systems
  
  
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• Excellent communication skills are essential
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\n The Package \n
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• Salary of up to £31,000pa
  
  
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• Monday to Friday, 6am – 3pm
  
  
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• Permanent, full-time opportunity
  
  
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• A varied role with a mix of office & operational responsibilities
  
  
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• Opportunity to join a well-established business with a supportive team
  
  
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