PDI Manager

Listers; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading motor retailer group in the UK seeks an experienced Manager to oversee operations at one of their Pre Delivery Inspection Centres. The role includes managing the PDI department, maintaining performance reports, and ensuring timely vehicle dispatch. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills, leadership abilities, and a background in aftersales operations. Benefits include 25 days holiday, a pension plan, wellness programs, and various staff discounts. Apply to join a company recognized for its commitment to employee success.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Company Pension

Wellness Programme

Sick Pay

Group life insurance

Staff discount on car servicing

Various retailer discounts

Long service incentives

Free Parking

Company Events

Qualifications

• Experience in a management or similar role.
• Valid driving licence and willingness to work flexible hours.

Responsibilities

• Manage the PDI department for vehicle delivery preparation.
• Maintain daily operational reports and monitor performance.
• Ensure timely dispatch of vehicles.

Skills

Excellent communication

Leadership

Ability to build rapport

Experience in aftersales operations

Confidence and resilience

Job description

An exciting and rare opportunity has arisen for a well-established and experienced Manager to join the Listers Group. The successful applicant will be jointly responsible for the day to day running of one of our Pre Delivery Inspection Centres.

Duties

• Managing the PDI department to ensure vehicles are prepared and ready for delivery.
• Maintain daily operational reports to monitor performance.
• Jointly responsible for ensuring vehicles are ready to be despatched to the required locations on a timely basis.
• Health and safety at work.
• Management of staff.
• Working closely with various Listers Fleet, Sales and Aftersales departments to ensure smooth workflow.

Qualifications

• The successful applicant will have gained experience in a similar role and is now looking to Listers Group for better rewards and career opportunities.
• The successful candidate must be an excellent communicator able of leading and inspiring a team.
• A background or knowledge of aftersales operations.
• Unlimited confidence, resilience, drive, energy and talent.
• A well-presented individual with a desire, character and attitude to succeed.
• The ability to quickly establish and build rapport with our customers.
• Valid driving licence and willingness to work between 8:00am and 18:00pm Monday – Friday as well as occasional weekends.

Benefits

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Company Pension
• Wellness Programme
• Sick Pay
• Group life insurance
• Staff discount on car servicing
• Listers Benefits – discounts on retailers, restaurants, cinemas & holidays
• Long service and loyalty incentives
• Staff referral scheme
• In-house, manufacturer & professional qualifications
• Free Parking / On-site Parking
• Company Events

Why Listers?

Founded in 1979, Listers Group stands as one of the largest privately and family-owned motor retailer groups in the UK. There’s a reason why this is the case, actually there’s over two and a half thousand reasons, our team. Since the very beginning our success has been a product of the fantastic people that work for us. This is recognised by representing some of the world’s most prestigious car brands across the Midlands, Lincolnshire, Gloucestershire, Norfolk and Yorkshire. We support employees in all areas of the business, whatever your aspirations might be so if you are looking for a career within the motor trade, automotive or car dealership sector then please apply today. If you are looking for similar motor trade jobs you can also join our Talent Bank.