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Operations Assistant

Bruntingthorpe

Salary: £26,037 (£12.51 per hour)

40 hours a week (Monday – Friday) – optional overtime available as and when required 

Accelerate your career with a company that leads the way! 

Manheim Vehicle Services is a fast-growing, forward-thinking business, supporting customer de-fleet operations and multiple remarketing channels with a full range of vehicle preparation services – ensuring every vehicle is ready for both wholesale and retail markets.

Our success is driven by a responsive, agile support team that adapts to diverse customer needs with precision, care and efficiency. As our service offering and client base continues to grow, we remain focussed on delivering every service level agreement, whilst upholding the highest standards of quality and customer satisfaction.

At every stage, out team is committed to operational excellence and providing an exceptional customer experience – because for us, it’s not just about vehicles, it’s about the people we serve.

Why Join Us & What’s In It For You? 

As a Cox Automotive team member, you’ll have access to a wide range of benefits, including exclusive discounts, cashback offers and our brilliant peer to peer recognition scheme.  And there’s even more to enjoy:   

• Option to buy additional holiday days 
• Your birthday off every year - paid 
• One annual Well-Being Day for you to relax and recharge 
• One paid Charity Day to give back and support a cause that matters to you 
• Opportunities for career progression across the Cox Automotive network 
• Competitive pension scheme 

About The Role

As an Operations Assistant you will be responsible for the safe, timely and efficient movement of vehicles on-site in accordance with customer-specific processes and procedures.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Drive vehicles in a safe, professional and respectful manner, in full compliance with site rules and HSE regulations.
• Perform ad hoc duties as required to support the smooth operation of administration and inventory processes.
• Assist in the movement and organisation of vehicles to maintain a tidy and orderly yard environment.
• Adhere to all health and safety regulations, taking reasonable care to ensure the safety and wellbeing of colleagues.
• Support and participate in the stock check and reconciliation processes.
• Maintain a full and compliant understanding of the “gating in” process.
• Ensure accurate and compliant execution of the “Pre-Inspection” procedure.
• Operate the “360 imagery booths” with full understanding of process requirements and compliance standards.
• Maintain a calm, professional, and courteous manner when interacting with customers and colleagues.
• Drive any vehicle as directed by your line manager, within the scope of your licence entitlement.
• Conduct quality control checks within the allocated timeframes and to required standards.

What We’re Looking For

• A clear and effective communicator who can work well with others and provide direction when needed.
• Skilled driver with experience operating a wide variety of vehicles, ignition systems, and transmission types.
• Excellent at managing time and prioritising tasks to meet tight deadlines without compromising quality.
• Calm under pressure, with a sharp eye for detail—even during the busiest moments.
• Comfortable using handheld devices and tablets as part of daily tasks.
• Confident with computer systems, ideally with working knowledge of CAMS.
• Awareness of basic Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) legislation, with a commitment to safe working practices.
• A valid UK driving licence is essential as this role will involve driving and operating vehicles on the site.

We’re Committed to Inclusion 

We are proud to be an inclusive and equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity in all its forms.  We are a place where you can be you.  

Ready To Join Our Team & Make A Difference?  
Apply now and drive your career forward with one of the automotive industry’s most trusted names.  

STRICTLY NO AGENCIES PLEASE 
We kindly ask that agencies do not contact us regarding this vacancy.  We work with a carefully selected and trusted group of recruitment partners.  We do not accept unsolicited CVs sent to the recruitment team or directly to a hiring manager. We will not be responsible for any fees related to unsolicited submissions.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £26,037.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Referral programme

Application question(s):

• Do you have the right to work in the UK?
• If you hold a valid work visa for the UK, please specify the visa type and it's expiry date.
• Do you hold a full driving licence?

Work Location: In person