SIXT

Logistics

BreakdownResponseAgent

£29–38k ~AI est. Manchester, England, United Kingdom FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for mid candidates.

The Brief

“Breakdown Response Agent at SIXT. Skills: Breakdown coordination, Customer service, Logistics coordination. Receive breakdown calls. Assess breakdown calls”

What You'll Achieve.

Minimize vehicle downtime; Keep drivers safe; Keep drivers mobile

Industry & Context.

Logistics
Problems you'll solve

Decision making

Eligibility Requirements

Operational hours 08:00-17:00, Monday-Friday

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Experience in reactive coordination, Experience in customer service, Experience in logistics roles, Calmness under pressure, Clear decision making, Communication skills, Confident telephone manner, Reassuring telephone manner, Manage multiple live incidents, Comfortable with computer systems, Comfortable with databases

Nice to Have

Experience in fleet environments, Experience in roadside assistance, Experience in transport environments, Experience in automotive environments

What You'll Do.

Receive breakdown calls

Assess breakdown calls

Provide guidance to drivers

Provide reassurance to drivers

Coordinate rapid responses

Arrange vehicle recovery

Source replacement vehicles

Arrange replacement vehicles

Manage daily handovers

Prioritize ongoing repairs

Authorize reactive repairs

Create purchase orders

Monitor repair progress

Maintain accurate records

Support cost reporting

Identify defect patterns

How You'll Work.

Communication Scope

Telephone manner

Full Job Description

SIXT Van & Truck is Part of the SIXT Group, the Global Leader in mobility services with over 110 years of experience in supplying a diverse range of automotive solutions to more than 100 countries worldwide. We are a leading commercial vehicle rental company specializing in providing high-quality rental services to a diverse range of clients. Our fleet consists of a wide variety of commercial vehicles including trucks, vans, and specialized vehicles and we take pride in delivering exceptional customer service and maintaining strong industry partnerships. The Breakdown Response Agent is responsible for the prompt and effective coordination of reactive maintenance and breakdown incidents during operational hours (currently 08:00–17:00, Monday–Friday). The role acts as the primary point of contact for drivers and customers experiencing vehicle breakdowns or urgent defects, coordinating rapid response through the approved repairer network and external breakdown partner to minimise vehicle downtime and keep drivers safe and mobile. YOUR ROLE AT SIXT • You receive and assess inbound breakdown and urgent repair calls, providing guidance and reassurance • You coordinate rapid responses through repairers or breakdown partners and arrange vehicle recovery when needed • You source and arrange temporary replacement vehicles to keep drivers mobile • You manage daily handovers from the external breakdown partner and prioritise ongoing repairs • You authorise reactive repairs, create purchase orders, and monitor repair progress • You maintain accurate records, verify invoices, and support cost reporting and defect pattern identification YOUR SKILLS MATTER • Experience You have experience in reactive coordination, customer service, or logistics roles • Calmness You remain calm under pressure and make clear decisions swiftly • Communication You possess strong communication skills with a confident and reassuring telephone manner • Organisation You manage multiple live incidents effec

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