Breakdown Response Agent in Manchester

Company Description: SIXT Van & Truck is part of the SIXT Group, the global leader in mobility services with over 110 years of experience in supplying a diverse range of automotive solutions to more than 100 countries worldwide. We are a leading commercial vehicle rental company specializing in providing high-quality rental services to a diverse range of clients. Our fleet consists of a wide variety of commercial vehicles including trucks, vans, and specialized vehicles, and we take pride in delivering exceptional customer service and maintaining strong industry partnerships.

Job Description: The Breakdown Response Agent is responsible for the prompt and effective coordination of reactive maintenance and breakdown incidents during operational hours (currently 08:00–17:00, Monday–Friday). The role acts as the primary point of contact for drivers and customers experiencing vehicle breakdowns or urgent defects, coordinating rapid response through the approved repairer network and external breakdown partner to minimise vehicle downtime and keep drivers safe and mobile.

YOUR ROLE AT SIXT

• You receive and assess inbound breakdown and urgent repair calls, providing guidance and reassurance.
• You coordinate rapid responses through repairers or breakdown partners and arrange vehicle recovery when needed.
• You source and arrange temporary replacement vehicles to keep drivers mobile.
• You manage daily handovers from the external breakdown partner and prioritise ongoing repairs.
• You authorise reactive repairs, create purchase orders, and monitor repair progress.
• You maintain accurate records, verify invoices, and support cost reporting and defect pattern identification.

YOUR SKILLS MATTER

• Experience: You have experience in reactive coordination, customer service, or logistics roles.
• Calmness: You remain calm under pressure and make clear decisions swiftly.
• Communication: You possess strong communication skills with a confident and reassuring telephone manner.
• Organisation: You manage multiple live incidents effectively and accurately.
• Tech-savvy: You are comfortable working with computer systems and databases.
• Background: Ideally, you bring experience in fleet, roadside assistance, transport, or automotive environments.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive Reward Package: Attractive base salary with a performance-based bonus.
• Time Off & Financial Security: Up to 22 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, pension scheme, and life assurance.
• Wellbeing & Support: Employee Assistance Programme and access to wellbeing resources.
• Career Development: An entrepreneurial, flat management structure with direct access to decision-makers and genuine opportunities to grow your career.

Additional Information

About us: We are a globally leading mobility service provider with a revenue of €4.00 billion and around 9,000 employees worldwide. Our mobility platform ONE combines our products SIXT rent (car rental), SIXT share (car sharing), SIXT ride (taxi, ride, and chauffeur services), and SIXT+ (car subscription), giving our customers access to our fleet of 350,000 vehicles, the services of 4,000 cooperation partners, and around 5 million drivers worldwide. Together with our franchise partners, we are present in more than 110 countries at 2,000 rental stations. At SIXT, top-tier customer experience and outstanding customer service are our highest priorities. We believe in true entrepreneurship and long-term stability and align our corporate strategy with foresight. Get started with us and apply now!