Fleet Assistant & General Duties Operative
About the Role
We’re looking for a reliable, proactive and self-motivated Fleet Assistant & General Duties Operative to join our Estates and Facilities team. This is a practical, hands-on role supporting IC24’s vehicle fleet and wider estates activity across our Mid and South East (MSE) sites.
Based primarily out of Phoenix House, Basildon, you’ll work independently across IC24 locations, helping ensure our fleet vehicles are safe, roadworthy and available to support frontline services. This role plays a vital part in keeping IC24 operational -particularly when vehicles are off the road or urgent issues arise.
The role is currently offered as part-time, initially covering 15 hours over two 7.5-hour days, with flexibility around working days. You’ll need to be confident working on your own, managing your workload and responding proactively when issues arise.
What You’ll Be Doing
Driving IC24 fleet vehicles (manual and automatic cars, and occasional vans up to 3.5t) across IC24 sites
Carrying out routine vehicle checks, preparation and reporting faults or defects
Ensuring vehicles are fuelled, cleaned, valeted and ready for operational use
Transporting vehicles to and from garages for servicing, MOTs and repairs
Supporting fleet administration by capturing vehicle information and reports as directed
Carrying out manual handling tasks including loading, unloading and moving items safely
Completing basic building management checks, such as fire alarm testing, as directed
Occasionally travelling and staying overnight where required to support IC24 operations
About You
You’re practical, dependable and comfortable working independently across multiple locations. You take pride in doing things properly, spotting issues early and helping keep services running smoothly.
We’re looking for someone who is:
A confident driver with a full clean UK licence, able to drive manual and automatic vehicles and vans up to 3.5 tonnes
Over 21 years old
Experienced in carrying out vehicle checks, fault reporting and basic vehicle care
Comfortable travelling independently between sites and working without close supervision
Physically able to undertake lifting and carrying tasks within safe limits
IT-literate, able to use a laptop and enter data accurately
Organised, proactive and able to manage a varied workloadExperience in a fleet, caretaker, estates or maintenance role would be beneficial but is not essential - training will be provided.
Why IC24?
We’re a major not-for-profit Social Enterprise delivering innovative primary care services across the South and East of England. Every penny we make is reinvested into our services, our people and the communities we serve.
At IC24, you’ll find:
A supportive Estates & Facilities team
A role where your work directly supports frontline healthcare delivery
Flexibility around working days and the potential to increase hours over time
A values-driven organisation with a strong social purpose
Training and development to help you succeed in the role
Additional Information
Location: Phoenix House, Basildon (travel across IC24 MSE sites required)
Hours: Part-time – 15 hours / 2 days per week
Working pattern: Typically weekdays, 9am–5pm (days to be agreed)
Benefits:
Access to the NHS Pension Scheme (where eligible)
Additional annual leave above statutory minimum based on length of service
Free 24/7 independent counselling service
Ongoing training and development
Access to Blue Light Card and NHS discount schemes
Membership to our employee reward and discount platform
Ready to Make a Difference?
If you’re a practical, self-motivated individual who enjoys working independently and keeping things running smoothly, we’d love to hear from you.
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Equal Opportunities
We have a duty to safeguard, protect and promote the welfare of those who use our services and our employees. This means we take every step we can to protect from harm, abuse and damage.
We are committed to providing equal opportunities for all and encourage applications from ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ communities, neurodiverse individuals and other under-represented groups. We’re dedicated to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they belong.
If you need any workplace adjustments during the application or interview process, or have accessibility requirements, please contact the recruitment team