Vehicle Rental Agent in Loanhead

About the Role

Reporting to the Branch Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the branch fleet to ensure all vehicles are maintained to a safe, legal and roadworthy standard, maximising availability and utilisation.

You\’ll also coordinate vehicle preparation, manage cleaning stock levels, handle damage reporting, and ensure the garage and parking areas are well organised. This role is essential to the branch\’s operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Receive new vehicles into the branch and process them onto fleet within 24 hours
• Transport vehicles to local garages when required
• Work closely with the valet team to ensure the correct vehicles are prioritised for cleaning
• Check in returned vehicles, ensuring paperwork is complete and any new damage is recorded
• Take defleet photos once vehicles are cleaned
• Charge and start EV vehicles every 48 hours to prevent battery issues
• Validate that vehicles are ready to rent and sign them off for use
• Conduct detailed quality control checks, ensuring vehicles are safe, legal and roadworthy
• Identify service or routine maintenance requirements and notify the branch
• Maintain organised indoor/outdoor parking areas for efficient vehicle storage
• Ensure all key tags are correctly labelled
• Drive vehicles safely and considerately at all times
• Follow all company policies and procedures
• Carry out any additional duties as requested by the Branch Manager

Person Specification

Skills:

• Highly organised with the ability to manage workload independently
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to assess vehicle condition to a high standard
• Familiarity with BVRLA Fair Wear & Tear guidelines
• Full clean driving licence is essential

Experience:

• Ideally experienced in vehicle rental and/or fleet management
• Experience working in a vehicle repair, maintenance or automotive environment is advantageous

Additional:

• Technical knowledge of vehicles is beneficial

Why Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive team in a fast-paced and hands-on role, with the chance to develop skills in fleet management, vehicle preparation and operational support.

Interested?

Apply today through Blue Arrow and take the next step in your career within the vehicle rental industry.

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