Fleet Assistant Feltham, South West England, England
Job description
Established in 1989, Parker Car Service has evolved into a market leader for providing private hire services to over half a million customers within and outside of London.
We are located in Feltham and looking for candidates to join our fleet team so if you think you have what it takes, please do not hesitate to get in touch today!
We are currently looking for someone flexible who would be open to work days and nights including weekends.
The Position:
We are looking for an enthusiastic, keen and dynamic individual to join our award-winning team in Feltham, West London. We work with more than 400 drivers and 40+ company vehicles. This role will be around 45 hours a week and your main duties will include:
- Dealing with driver enquiries face to face, over the phone and by email
- Interviewing, recruiting, training & mentoring new drivers
- Advising drivers of the best way to work, most suitable vehicles and any other topics relating to the business
- Building & maintaining good relationships with drivers
- Assisting with PCO/licensing inspections and ensuring compliance with license conditions
- Quality control of drivers and vehicles through feedback and inspections
- Provide administrative and technical support around the maintenance, accident and fleet management of company vehicles
- Handover and demonstration of the vehicles being hired
- Dealing with supplier queries relating to company vehicles
- Moving vehicles internally, to garages and other places required
- Assist other departments where required.
Experience:
We are more than happy to teach you all you need to know but it would be beneficial if you have any of the following experience:
- Knowledge of car mechanics and good knowledge of vehicles
- Experience working within a fleet department
- Experience in working with PCO/TFL within the private hire industry
- Experience in training and recruitment
The ideal candidate:
- Flexibility – ability to work nights and weekends where required
- Friendly, outgoing, professional and driven
- Great people skills, happy to interact and inspire new people and able to build relationships quickly
- Coaching skills
- Excellent phone manner & communication skills
- Ability to work within a team and also on your own
- Ability to work under pressure in a fast paced environment
- Excellent organisational and time management skills
Requirements:
- A full UK driving license
As well as potentially joining the team who won the title of the UK’s best private hire company, we offer discounts on cabs and couriers with Parkers and 5.6 weeks paid holiday. We have various social activities throughout the year to keep the team spirit high and if you would like to be a part of Parker Car Service, please do get in touch and arrange an interview as we would love to see what you have to offer!
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £23,000.00-£35,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Employee discount
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: One location
