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Position: Operations Manager - Workshop
Location: Peterborough - PE2 6XE
Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time)
Shift pattern: Mon - Fri (37.5 hrs a week)
Criminal Check required: No
Salary : £55,000 and Company Car

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:

We're currently recruiting for a Work Shop Operational Manager to join our expanding team within our Inside Track contract for VWG Cars. As an experienced Operational Manager , you will be responsible for providing leadership and engagement to the technical, bodyshop, parts, and inspection teams via performance dialogues and regular communications.

WHAT WE NEED FROM AN OPERATIONAL MANAGER ;

• Previous experience in an operational role with excellent people management skills
• Managing supplier negotiations and operational performance
• Commercial awareness from within the automotive industry
• A strong knowledge of vehicle industry in general would be preferred

MAIN DUTIES WOULD INCLUDE:

• Ensure the efficient and cost effective management of the departments delivering monthly targets in line with forecasted volumes.
• To monitor KPI performance, and ensure that the correct repair processes are in place and staff are properly trained and equipped in order to meet the client production and quality standards as laid down in the service level agreements.
• To evaluate the financial and productive performance and recommend improvements as appropriate.
• Ensure all procedures and processes are adhered to and that all apects of welfare, equipment maintenance and H&S are kept current and up to date
• To make sure the sites logistics team service the workshop with vehicles on time to maximaise reveune and productivity
• Provide performance management to team to ensure roles and responsibilities are being met.
• To also support with commercial deals to support new business
• Work with finance to complete investment models to ensure that new business is in line with the operational capability.
• Acting as a mentor and guide to other to provide technical advice where needed

DHL BENEFITS:

As well as competitive pay rates, you will be entitled to an award-winning range of benefits including:

• On Site Benefits: parking, Canteen provisions, Uniforms
• 25 days holidays Plus bank holidays
• Free confidential 24/7 GP Service
• Hundreds of discounts (including Groceries, Retail, Childcare + Gym and more )
• Affordable loans & Enhanced Pension Scheme
• Yearly free flu jabs and Employee Assistance Programme
• Fully supported ongoing training with our manufacturer partner, to allow career progression.
• Discount off medical cash plans including cover for dental and eye care
• 24/7 employee support service for you (+ family) with access to free counselling and much more: https://supplychainjobs.dhl.com/jobs/our-benefits/

WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO DO NEXT ?

If you have a proven track record of achievement to match the requirements for this role and you are looking for your next career move, simply apply online ensuring that a full up to date CV is attached with your application.