Hire and Asset Management Officer (G6)

Job summary

Hire and Asset Management Officer Hourly Rate: £14.82 Location: Featherstone, WF7 Job Type: Full-time, Temporary Contract We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Hire and Asset Management Officer to join our Transport Services team. This role involves delivering an effective vehicle, plant, and equipment hire service, supporting both internal departments and external partners. You will manage assets from hire to return, ensuring all statutory, licensing, and compliance records are accurately maintained across multiple fleet management systems. Day-to-day of the role: Manage vehicle, plant, and equipment hire processes, including on-hire/off-hire, inspections, compliance checks, and documentation. Maintain accurate statutory records (e.g., Operator’s Licence, certification, insurance) across fleet systems. Coordinate deliveries, collections, inspections, maintenance scheduling, and workshop liaison. Support procurement activity, including tendering, evaluation, and supplier liaison. Contribute to the Council’s Health & Safety, compliance, and carbon reduction requirements. Manage EV pool vehicles and associated charging points across sites. Raise purchase orders, validate invoices, and ensure compliance with financial procedures. Provide business support across Transport Services, including customer service and communication with internal and external stakeholders. Required Skills & Qualifications: Strong understanding of vehicle/plant regulations, technical specifications, and compliance requirements. Good working knowledge of fleet operations, health & safety, and asset management processes. Competence in IT systems, data management, and creating performance reports. Excellent communication and organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise workload and work independently. Experience in the transport industry and/or a similar hire, fleet, logistics, or asset management environment. Experience working with customers, contractors, and operational teams. Experience using IT systems to manage records and produce reports. Good general education including GCSEs in English and Maths (A–C). Full UK driving licence. Benefits: Access to a dedicated consultant for ongoing support. Secure and user-friendly online system for managing timesheets. Self-service portal for holiday requests, payslips, and other employment documents. Access to free training, discount clubs, healthcare options, and Reed rewards. Inclusion in pension schemes, paid holiday schemes, and maternity benefits. Opportunities to work with leading UK employers including local authorities, the NHS, and local SMEs. To apply for this Hire and Asset Management Officer position, please submit your CV detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.