Upskilled Driver

Modix International; Yeovil; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company in vehicle inspection services is seeking an upskilled driver for a part-time role. This position involves inspecting and delivering vehicles while ensuring excellent customer service. Ideal candidates will possess a full driving license, mechanical knowledge, and strong communication skills. Join a supportive team and develop your skills in the automotive industry.

Qualifications

• Full driving licence held for more than 1 year.
• Previous vehicle inspection and mechanical knowledge.
• Computer literate and able to use handheld devices.

Responsibilities

• Inspecting, collecting, and delivering vehicles safely and efficiently.
• Completing and recording relevant information accurately.
• Providing excellent customer service and handling complaints.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Mechanical knowledge

Ability to work under pressure

Job description

This is a Permanent , Part Time vacancy that will close in a month at 23:59 BST .

The Role

Inspection Services is a core part of the Manheim Inventory Solutions business and is the number one provider of end of lease vehicle inspection and collection services. Inspection Services offers its customers a seamless process that enables them to capture end of lease damage on the vehicle in the presence of the Hirer, thus providing a tangible return on investment. Inspection Services supports the auction infrastructure by delivering these already inspected vehicles ready for sale. Inspection Services also delivers vehicles to auction centres outside the Manheim portfolio. By servicing our Customers, Customers, Inspection Services are a trusted business partner of most blue-chip leasing companies.

Scope of Role:

Reporting to a Team Leader our upskilled drivers perform a pivotal role in the organisation, inspecting, collecting and delivering vehicles on behalf of both external and internal customers. Upskilled drivers act as a critical customer facing role within the operations team.

You will consistently provide efficient and effective vehicle inspection and services to Manheim’s customers. All Manheim vehicle inspectors are responsible for consistently achieving quality and quantity outputs in line with our SLA’s and business targets

The upskilled driver role is an entry level vocation that offers the opportunity to become aware of differing aspects of the automotive industry. Working for Manheim, part of the Cox Automotive Europe business is both challenging and rewarding - Those wishing to expand their working knowledge will be exposed to situations that will require lateral thinking and may also be required to put planning and organisational skills to the test.

Objectives for Role:

• Working alone or as part of a team carrying out single car collections and deliveries in a safe, timely and efficient manner as directed

• Accurately complete and record all relevant information and mileages within TrackTrans

• Provide excellent customer service at all times in line with Cox Automotives company values

• The Ability to deal with customer complaints and defuse difficult situations in a calm manner

• Accurately carry out inspections on cars, LCV and HGV vehicles using BVRLA fair wear and tear policy and specific account procedures to provide accurate and detailed reports our customers.

• You must take high quality photos of the vehicles, additional equipment and all damage lines using all imaging aids to ensure the images taken a are in line with current standard operating procedure/account procedures.

• You will have the ability to fully explain your finding on the vehicle back to the customer and answer and questions them may have.

• Download and then synch off the inspection whilst you are at the customer’s address

• Responsible for ensuring reporting of all vehicle accidents, damages and faults in a timely manner in line with company policy

• Adhere to the Cox Automotive HSE policies and use PPE as necessary

• You will have the ability to cope well under pressure and work effectively within a team

• Ability to prioritise workload and work to deadlines

Skills, Knowledge and Experience:

Full driving licence held for more than 1 year

Able to cope well under pressure and work effectively within a team.

Previous vehicle inspection and mechanical knowledge

Ability to prioritise workload and work to deadlines

Basic Inspection/bodyshop and mechanical knowledge an advantage

Computer literate – able to use hand held device, email and system applications such as Teams and read basic spreadsheets

Knowledge of vehicle derivatives

Good verbal and written communications skills

Competent knowledge of operating computers & mobile phones

Excellent customer service and communication skills

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