Job Introduction
General Assistant
Location: Oreston Road, Plymouth
Days of Work: Monday to Friday
Hours: 0800 to 1700
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.
About Speedy Hire
Speedy are the UK’s leading hire provider with the widest range of tools, specialist hire equipment, plant and support services — everything for every job.
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.
What you’ll be doing
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
What you’ll need
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
What we offer
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.
Additional information
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.
For more information on our governance and ESG policies, please visit:
https://www.speedyservices.com/esg/governance
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.
Speedy Hire