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Are you well organised with great attention to detail? Fancy helping us keep some of the UK's biggest vehicle fleets safely on the road?\nIf your answer is 'yes' then keep reading.\nThis is a 12-month Fixed Term Contract.\nWho we are.\nAt Novuna Vehicle Solutions, we're in an exciting phase of growth. As one of the UK's largest leasing companies, we support customers with the vehicles, funding, infrastructure and fleet management expertise they need to keep moving. We work across a diverse portfolio, from company car and salary sacrifice schemes through to complex, multi-asset fleets across cars, vans, HGVs and specialist assets. We also support personal leasing and SME customers through our established broker and dealer channels. With a 4.9 Trustpilot score and Distinction accreditation from The Institute of Customer Service, our Customer First culture is at the heart of how we help customers take control of today's fleet challenges while preparing for the future.\nWhat you'll do.\nYou'll be responsible for supporting our British Gas fleet and keeping vehicles moving. From the moment a van requires maintenance or repair through to getting it back on the road, you'll coordinate the full journey. You'll work closely with repairers, proactively managing progress, challenging delays and controlling costs to minimise downtime for our customers.\nPlease note that this role requires 50% attendance at our Trowbridge office. This is a full-time position and includes working one in every four Saturdays, with a day off in lieu provided the following week.\nYou'll also:\nOrganise any maintenance or repair work for scheduled or unscheduled work\nManage breakdowns and defects to ensure the vehicle is back on the road and process recharges\nComplete daily reports on bookings to track progress and update our customers\nAnswer our customer calls and manage our shared inbox by responding to general enquiries \nWhat you'll bring.\nYou'll bring experience from an automotive environment, ideally from a Service Advisor, Workshop Controller or similar role, giving you a good understanding of vehicle maintenance and repairs. You're passionate about delivering a great customer experience, with a positive, can-do attitude and the confidence to challenge repairers when needed to get the best outcome for our customers. You'll be comfortable working independently, taking ownership of your workload, while also being a collaborative team player.\nYou'll be a great fit if you:\nAre a confident communicator, with excellent written and verbal communication skills\n\nHave a keen eye for detail and take pride in producing accurate, high-quality work\n\nCan juggle changing priorities and deadlines, staying organised and calm in a fast-paced environment\n\nTake a proactive, solution-focused approach and are comfortable taking ownership of issues through to resolution\n\nWhat's in it for you?\nOur benefits package is designed with flexibility in mind, allowing you to customise it to meet your unique needs. Whether you're focused on your health, financial security, or simply want to enhance your lifestyle, we offer a variety of options to support you.\nOur offer to you includes:\nAn excellent bonus scheme\nHybrid working\n25 days' holiday, plus bank holidays and the option to buy/sell 5 days\nFull wellbeing package including BUPA, digital GP service, 24/7 employee assistance, plus wellbeing events throughout the year\nBeing Yourself.\nAt Novuna, we're a Disability Confident employer, dedicated to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can be themselves and thrive. If you need any adjustments to support you during the recruitment process, please reach out to us directly.\nPlease note: This vacancy may close earlier than the advertised closing date if we receive a high volume of applications. 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