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