Assistant Rental Manager

Entering Alltruck as our Assistant Rental Manager, you will be responsible for managing all logistical aspects of the rental operation for a large diverse fleet of commercial vehicles operated by a large cross section of business clients, working always to demonstrate a yes can-do culture.
Working closely with the Vehicle Movements Coordinator you will ensure that our vehicles are delivered to our clients in a ready to rent condition ensuring that our customers expectations are met each time.
We also thrive on creating a culture where people can flourish so being able to motivate and develop the careers of your subordinates. Managing and supporting the team through effective 1:2:1's and appraisals or providing corrective coaching on a day-to-day basis is a vital part to being successful in this role.
It's a fast-paced environment so your ability to think on your feet and manage and influence others is key to the success in this role.
Your Responsibilities
+ Embed a robust ready to rent and yard check process for the rental department and ensure that this is continually monitored - Ready to Rent (R2R). Motivating and encouraging our team to achieve a high level of R2R vehicles.
+ For every rental agreement raised ensure that evidence of vehicle compliancy, a signed rental agreement and a signed vehicle check sheets exists for every hire / de-hire.
+ To be proactive in negotiating a bespoke solution to each rental request - seek first to understand the customer requirements and provide a solution that meets those requirements without sacrificing Alltruck's priorities of profit margin or company resources.
+ Negotiate with suppliers for third party resources where required e.g. cross hire vehicles and ensure the costs are closely controlled and purchase invoices are processed in a timely manner.
+ Assist the Rental Manager in general yard management. Vital that we make efficient and effective use of the space we have.
+ Be competent and capable to challenge customer demands where necessary and resolve any queries or instances of customer complaint in a positive and effective manner.
+ Work closing with the purchasing team to ensure that the onsite fuel tanks always hold an adequate stock and manage the reordering of fuel when necessary.
+ Support the Rental Desk Operative in the planning of both scheduled and unscheduled maintenance ensuring our fleet remains compliant.
+ Monitor and report on all vehicles off the road and take proactive responsibility to minimise downtime; vehicle availability is key to maintaining high levels of utilisation. Working with our workshops, body shop, and 3rd party suppliers to get vehicles back on the road swiftly.
+ Rental is central to supporting other departments in the business. Collaboration is key and therefore you will need to be able to work closely with.
+ Alltruck 2 to ensure disposals are made available and swapped out of the rental fleet in a suitable time.
+ Our Accounts team to ensure that all sundry trading costs are accounted and reconciled
+ Our Fleet team to ensure replacement vehicles are made available to customers when they need them. Finding solutions to problems that might seem impossible at first.
+ Have a big picture vision and understanding of Alltruck and how decisions impact the wider Alltruck team.
Please note: This is a generic role description and does not specify all the duties as may be required of the position.

+ Prior experience working within the commercial vehicle environment.
+ Experience in vehicle Rental Management would be advantageous.
+ Experience in managing a team in a fast-paced environment.
+ Proficient user of Microsoft Office packages.
+ Leadership and organisational abilities.
+ Full UK driving licence.
Desirable
+ Experience in driving/transport. Knowledge of legislation and requirements on the driving team. This is to help manage and support the driving fraternity.
To succeed, you will need to
+ Be a great communicator, both verbal and written.
+ Have strong interpersonal skills with the ability to motivate, coach and develop others.
+ To embrace Alltruck's can do' culture, taking responsibility and ownership.
+ Demonstrate keen attention to detail.
+ Take initiative and be proactive, always thinking ahead.
+ The ability to multi-task whilst under pressure.
+ Confident to collaborate and build excellent relationships with wider departments.
+ Considerate in your approach.
+ Passionate about driving your career.

+ A salary of £35,000 - £40,000 dependant on experience.
+ 25 days holiday rising to 28 during tenure with the ability to buy or sell holidays.
+ Life assurance.
+ Pension scheme.
Additional details:
This is a full-time, permanent role.
The working hours are Monday to Friday 8:00am to 5:30pm inclusive of a 60-minute unpaid lunch break (42.5 hours per week).
Participation would be required in the rota systems for Saturdays.