Vehicle Rental Analyst Undergraduate Placement

Vehicle Rental Analyst Undergraduate Placement

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Location: Milton Keynes
Closing Date: 30 September 2025
Salary: £22,912.50 pa
Contract: 12-13 months FTC Start dates are usually in June/July
Hybrid working: We operate a hybrid policy where undergraduates work in the office 3 days per week. There may be times you will need to be in more frequently depending on business needs.

Eligibility: To apply for our undergraduate placement scheme, you must be studying for an undergraduate degree that requires a placement year. Master’s students are not eligible for this placement. Please consider before applying if you live more than 60 minutes away from post code MK15 8HG, that you would need to relocate to Milton Keynes or be a commutable distance (within 60 minutes).

Overview: We are looking for a Vehicle Rental Analyst Undergraduate to join our Fleet team. In this role you will have exposure to all areas of fleet management within the rental industry. If you think outside of the box and are keen to explore new ways of working, then apply.

What will you be doing?

• Support the Fleet Services Support Manager to ensure vehicle downtime is minimal, resulting in higher vehicle utilisation and optimisation; liaising with 3rd party suppliers, dealers and customers as appropriate.
• Support the Fleet & Customer Operations Executives with life asset management tasks to enable the smooth running of fleet, including managing and raising ad hoc invoices from the rental system (e.g., excess mileage charges, write-offs, fines, insurance, sales invoices).
• Support the Fleet & Customer Operations Executives with effective processing of logistics movements for customers & rental locations through communication with 3rd party suppliers.
• Regularly generate insightful Fleet reporting.
• Generate customer and head office invoices to locations to maintain the Mobility revenue stream.
• Liaise with Finance to ensure invoices are processed correctly and within SLA to manage the payment process.
• Stay informed of environmental, legal, economic and political developments impacting fleet and rental business in the Mobility Sector.

What are we looking for?

• Currently studying a degree in Business, Finance or a related field.
• Strong analytical, accuracy and problem-solving skills.
• Self-motivated with excellent organisational skills and the ability to use own initiative.
• Proactive and flexible approach with the ability to adapt to changing circumstances and demands.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.
• PC literacy — Microsoft Office skills.

Benefits and Development

• A focus on personal development with access to LinkedIn Learning via our Degreed platform and a bespoke development programme during your placement year.
• A supportive environment and network of colleagues; recent survey indicated undergraduates felt valued and supported.
• Opportunity to work on real-life business projects with topics like sustainability.
• Subsidised onsite canteen and coffee shop; subsidised onsite restaurant with meals.
• Employee Resource Groups supporting an inclusive workplace; social events and volunteering opportunities.
• Physical and mental health support with onsite Wellbeing Centre.

Discretionary Benefits

• Discretionary bonus based on personal and group performance (pro-rated).
• Car schemes including car insurance cover.
• Employer pension contribution of 9% (based on employee contribution of 3%). VWFS may contribute 6% if employee contributes 2%.
• From day 1, income protection, life assurance (4x salary), will writing, retail discounts, Care Concierge access, and private medical insurance after probation.

Recruitment Process

• Apply with CV, covering letter and answer application questions.
• Situational Judgement Test.
• Online video interview if you pass the SJTs.
• In-person Assessment Centre at our Milton Keynes office.

Please note: Undergraduate placement roles do not meet UKVI skilled worker sponsorship criteria, so we are unable to accept candidates requiring sponsorship for this role.

Please do not apply for more than one placement role with us. This ensures you are considered for the placement most aligned to your interests and skills.

Location notes: Milton Keynes, England, United Kingdom.