About us

Movie Makers has been serving the film & TV industry in the UK as specialists in providing location facility vehicles to the film and TV industry as well as Major music events. Now the biggest company of its kind in the UK, our huge fleet of vehicles together with experienced staff provide an unrivalled service to our customers. We stock a large selection of Fifth Wheel and Travel Trailers from leading American RV manufacturers

About the role

We are looking for an Operations Assistant for our Operations & Transport department. As the Operations Assistant you will be responsible for overseeing a number of responsibilities listed below.

Key responsibilities

• Plan and allocate HGV drivers based on weekly and monthly film production schedules.
• Liaise with Production Heads of Department (HODs), internal teams, and agencies to confirm transport requirements.
• Carry out all necessary driver checks, including verification of licences, CPC cards, and digital tachograph cards.
• Monitor and manage driver hours in line with EU/UK regulations and the Working Time Directive.
• Coordinate vehicle dispatch from the depot, ensuring all jobs are correctly logged and documented.
• Act as the first point of contact for driver compliance and basic vehicle safety concerns.
• Maintain up-to-date compliance records and reporting logs for both internal use and regulatory audits.
• Identify and address any potential non-compliance issues, escalating them to the Transport Manager as needed.
• Support incident response processes, including initial reporting and follow-up actions

Required Skills & Experience

• Good understanding of HGV operations, including driver hours legislation, road safety, and compliance standards.
• Experience in transport planning.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills with the ability to prioritise under pressure.
• Excellent communication skills and coordination ability.
• Working knowledge of tachograph systems and DVSA standards.
• Proficient in using IT systems, including email, spreadsheets (Excel), transport software

Benefits

• Working in a fast paced and niche industry
• Room for progression within an expanding company
• Learning and Development opportunities
• Be part of a friendly, motivated team who create a safe and enjoyable working environment
• Receive 28 days paid holiday per annum (inc bank holidays)
• On-site parking available
• Free Eye Tests

As part of your application you are confirming you have the right to work in the UK and that you are within a reasonable commute of Addlestone, Surrey.

Candidates with experience of; Warehouse Operative, Warehouse Person, Warehouse Coordinator, Goods Inwards Warehouse Operator, Warehouse Assistant, Warehouse, Process Operative, Director of Operations, Operations Manager, Programme Management, Project Operations Manager, Operations, Senior Project Manager, Operations Management, Operations Assistant, Operations Admin, Admin Assistant, Administrator, Administrative Assistant, Support Administrator, Customer Support, Client Service Executive and Work Coordinator will all be considered.