General Assistant

Flexible hours available including job shares and amended hours - we will consider all options. Offering a strong work/life balance is of great importance to Speedy.

Location: Oreston Road, Plymouth

Days of Work: Monday to Friday

Hours: 0800 to 1700

We're looking for a motivated and adaptable General Assistant to join our depot team. Working across all areas of the depot, you'll play a busy but essential role in keeping operations running smoothly while delivering excellent service to our customers.

This is a varied, hands on role where no two days are the same. You'll work both independently and alongside colleagues across different functions of the depot, supporting operational efficiency, safety and customer satisfaction.

• Supporting day to day depot operations across multiple areas
• Assisting with deliveries and collections where required
• Helping with vehicle loading and unloading safely and efficiently
• Carrying out basic electrical testing of equipment (training provided)
• Supporting stock control processes including checking, booking and organising equipment
• Assisting customers at the hire desk and providing excellent service
• Working collaboratively with depot colleagues to meet operational priorities
• Maintaining high standards of housekeeping, safety and organisation
• Supporting wider team activities and ad hoc depot tasks as needed

• Driving licence preferred
• Basic computer skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• A flexible and adaptable approach, with the ability to support others where needed
• A proactive attitude and willingness to learn
• Ability to support your business unit/team in delivering our ESG Strategy - Decade to Deliver

• 26 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
• Life assurance
• Pension scheme
• Canteen facilities
• 95% discount across the Speedy brand
• Opportunities for training, development and career progression
• Voluntary Health Cash Plan
• My Staff Shop: discounts and offers across many retailers and suppliers
• Green Commute Initiative: Cycle to Work scheme
• PAM - Employee Assistance Programme (EAP): free and confidential support for wellbeing, legal, financial and personal matters

Speedy operates an industry-leading Work Life Balance initiative, demonstrating our commitment to reducing core contracted hours, supporting colleague wellbeing, and creating more balanced work patterns. We support flexible and hybrid working arrangements including flexible start/finish times, shorter days, term time hours, and job share opportunities.

Speedy also offers a Career Line of Sight, providing colleagues with a clear view of progression and development opportunities across the Speedy Group.

Please be aware Speedy reserves the right to close vacancies earlier than the listed date if a high number of applications are received. We recommend applying as soon as possible.

Some roles within the Speedy Group UK & Ireland may require a DBS, Credit or Security Clearance check.

Speedy is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity in all its forms and foster an inclusive environment where everyone can do the best work of their lives.

All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, veteran, neurodiversity status or disability status.

All roles within The Speedy Group require proof of the right to work in the UK prior to employment.

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