Parts Manager - Huntingdon Volkswagen

Vindis Group; Huntingdon; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive business in Huntingdon is looking for a Parts Manager. In this role, you will oversee the parts department, ensuring exceptional customer service and maintaining accurate records. The ideal candidate will have parts experience and a desire for career growth within an innovative organization. The position offers leadership training and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Employee Car Scheme

Life Assurance policy

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Birthday Leave

Qualifications

• Proven parts experience within automotive industry.
• Experience as a Parts Manager is desirable.
• Experience with Volkswagen Group is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Deliver on the Aftersales Experience as per guidance.
• Maintain effective relationships with Aftersales Team.
• Ensure accuracy of electronic records.
• Champion customer service excellence.

Skills

Customer service excellence

Parts experience

Effective communication

Job description

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A Little Bit About Us:

The Vindis Group is seeking to appoint a Parts Manager to join its team.

As one of approximately 700 team members, you will demonstrate the behaviours that the Vindis Group knows are integral to its continued success. We are passionate about our Company's heritage, its future, our loyal customers and our valued employees; and we believe in embracing the potential of our business in a positive and objective way. We strive to maintain high standards in every area of our business; and do so by engaging with our employees and customers in an open, transparent and consultative manner. Our employees demonstrate, on a daily basis, the personal discipline and energy to uphold these standards; and, collectively, are motivated to achieve personal and business success #exceptional people.

Customer Obsession is core to our ethos and, as such, you will understand and be able to demonstrate how to truly embrace internal & external customer service excellence; and will apply this knowledge effectively and consistently - whether individually, or by supporting a team environment.

In return, you will be joining a long-established organisation that has continued to expand and evolve. At the heart of our company is a belief in a High Performance Culture; and we provide a multitude of platforms and opportunities to support our team members in being the best versions of themselves. In particular, we offer three levels of Leadership Development Programmes, all of which are accredited by the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI); a designated Training Centre, complete with comprehensive Internal Training Prospectus; and access to the Volkswagen Group UK's National Learning Centre.

How we support our #Exceptional People:

All team members are provided with access to the following:

• An Employee Car Scheme, following a qualifying period. This will provide you with an opportunity to love our brand products as much as we do and drive them at affordable prices.
• A Life Assurance policy, at no cost to yourself.
• 24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Programme. This is in conjunction with our #SpeakAware campaign, which focuses on employee wellbeing and positive mental health.
• Birthday Leave

Key Role Responsibilities:

As a Parts Manager, you will be an integral member of the Aftersales Team. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Delivering upon the Vindis Group's Aftersales Experience, as per the training, guidance and expectations given.
• Maintaining effective working relationships with the Aftersales Team in particular, by ensuring that the 'flow' of information is timely, accurate, clear and consultative.
• Maintaining electronic records in a complete and accurate manner.
• Ensuring that all documentation and records are complete, accurate and aligned with any governing quality standards.
• Ensuring accurate perpetual stock takes are undertaken.
• Being integral in championing and maintaining a culture of customer service excellence; ensuring that the expectations and requirements of customers are delivered upon.

Prerequisites:

• Parts Experience (Essential) Parts Manager Experience (Desired) VWG Experience (Desired)

This is an exciting opportunity for an individual that is seeking career development in an innovative and dynamic organisation.

We look forward to receiving your application and hope to be able to welcome you as a team member within the Vindis Group in the near future.