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Automotive Technical Support Specialist
Location: Volkswagen Group’s National Learning Centre, Wymbush Salary: Up to £37,000 per annum + Excellent Benefits! Contract: Permanent, Full-time Benefits: 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, Holiday buy and sell scheme, Employee referral scheme, Private health insurance, Pension contribution, Eye test vouchers, Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme, Employee assistance programme
- Provide expert guidance and remote support to assist the retailer network with the identification of technical product issues and adherence to process.
- Work closely with the Retailers’ technicians and the manufacturers’ existing technical support team via specified communication channels.
- With your practical workshop experience, you will not only support the retailers, you will also assist in the development of solutions to reduce the volume and improve the quality of inbound contact.
- Demonstrate a personal commitment to DEKRA Automotive Ltd’s Environmental & Quality Management System
- Proven success in diagnosing and repairing vehicle systems, with a strong focus on electrical/electronic systems.
- Broad experience across all aspects of vehicle repairs.
- Familiarity with Volkswagen Group systems like ELSA & ODIS is advantageous.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical issues clearly.
- High attention to detail and the ability to work within established processes.
- A flexible, proactive mindset and the ability to manage your time effectively.
Vehicle Inspection Engineer (Mechanical)
Location: Field Based role. Locations all across the UK! Salary: £28K – £40K DOE and location + Company Van (Business Use Only) Contract: Permanent, Full time Benefits: 25 days plus annual leave plus BH, Holiday buy and sell scheme, Employee referral scheme, Private health insurance, Pension contribution, Eye test vouchers, Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme, Employee assistant programme
- Representing DEKRA Automotive Limited delivering vehicle inspections at the clients’ address.
- Completing and delivering inspection reports after each visit.
- Supporting the Operations Manager in piloting new initiatives or programmes.
- Completing cosmetic vehicle inspections of bodywork condition, identifying substandard repairs.
- Completing and delivering OEM dealer audit assessments reports.
- Previous experience in formal vehicle maintenance, servicing or MOT.
- A City & Guilds Level 3 or an NVW Level 3 in Vehicle Maintenance.
- Preferably a member of the IMI (Institute of Motor Industry) or IRTE (Institute of Road Transport Engineers).
- Strong team working skills with the ability to contribute to the development of new procedures to improve the performance of the business.
Warranty Claims Assessor / Analyst
Location: Haddenham, hybrid working Salary: Competitive salary Contract: Full time, Permanent
- Managing the claims assessment process on behalf of DAF Trucks UK
- Analysing Dealer Warranty claims
- Presenting and reviewing with DAF Trucks UK management all documentation related to the Warranty claims assessment
- Reporting and suggesting recommendations for action to DAF Trucks UK management resulting from claims assessment
- Working with the warranty team to analyse and assess claims
- Carrying out warranty administrative tasks
- Responding to dealer queries over the phone and by email supporting the complete warranty function
- Working knowledge of warranty policies and procedures
- Knowledge and experience of dealer operations and processes
- Ideally a vehicle technical knowledge
- Knowledge and experience of corporate reporting and analysis
- Good PC skills in Word, Excel and Access
- Strong leadership, organisation and communication skills
- An excellent relationship builder
- Good judgement with a fair, open and honest approach
IVECO – Administration Supervisor
Location: IVECO, Winsford, Cheshire, CW7 3QP - On Site Salary: £27,000 to £28,000 DOE + Benefits! Contract: Full Time, Permanent Hours: 08:30 – 17:00, Monday – Friday Benefits: 25 days plus annual leave plus BH, Holiday buy and sell scheme, Employee referral scheme, Private health insurance, Pension contribution, Eye test vouchers, Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme, Employee assistant programme
- Supporting the Iveco Logistics Department and be the reference for any tasks pertaining to the action and supply of Iveco vehicles
- Related to Iveco Preowned, cover all stages to Buyback administration (Pre-Return), Stock intake (Vehicles Returns Management, stock acceptance, storage, stock monitoring), Stock Outflow (stock exit management); Ensuring the status of vehicles is updated on the official government website
- Purchase Order Management
- KPI evaluation and reporting.
- Communicate with customers through regular emails and phone calls, with prompt and professional responses to queries
- Ordering any missing documents on the official website and systems
- Checking the coherence of the inspection reports; review with the Expert when needed and make the inspection reports available to the partner and customer via the tool requested by the partner
- Invoicing and seeing collection and deliveries to completion
- Retrieve and manage reports exported from different ICT tools and system
- Managing and ensuring GDPR is adhered to
- Being a point of escalation internally and externally
- Miscellaneous Administration
- The ideal candidate should be flexible, and results driven, with the understanding that all tasks should be completed to the end point of each process.
- Demonstrable experience as Supervisory or Management or alternatively have a technical experience
- Demonstrate experience in Process Management from start to finish
- Ability to provide excellent customer service both over the telephone or face to face
- PC literate and experience in using various computer-based systems
- Great attention to detail and ability to manage sensitive data
- An excellent working knowledge of Excel and ability to manipulate data
- Able to organise and prioritise, working to tight time schedules
- Reliable with good time keeping skills.
Head of Industrial Inspection Services
Location: Nationwide – Hybrid Package: Up to £75k per annum, Including Bonus & Car Allowance, DOE Contract: Full time, Permanent Benefits: 25 days annual leave plus BH’s, Holiday buy and sell scheme, Employee referral scheme, Private health insurance, 5% Pension contribution, Death in service benefit, Eye test vouchers, Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme, Employee assistant programme.
- Leading contract review, negotiation, and management for industrial inspections, ensuring all obligations, timelines, and deliverables are met.
- Acting as the primary client contact throughout projects, from contract initiation to final report delivery.
- Coordinating with legal, procurement, and internal teams to manage contract changes, resolve issues, and facilitate effective communication with clients and partners.
- Managing project risks, ensuring compliance with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and safety protocols.
- Monitoring project budgets, preparing financial reports, and ensuring timely invoicing in line with contract terms.
- Maintaining comprehensive project documentation, including progress reports, inspection logs, and close-out documents.
- A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Project Management, or a related field.
- 5+ years of experience, preferably within industrial inspections or the engineering sector.
- Strong knowledge of industrial inspection processes and relevant standards (ISO/IEC 17020, ISO 9001, ISO 45001).
- Expertise in contract management, budgeting, and negotiation, with experience working alongside legal teams.
- Excellent project management skills and the ability to oversee multiple projects simultaneously.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a background in managing cross-functional teams and suppliers.
- Attention to detail, with a focus on compliance and quality assurance.
- Fire Risk Assessments & Strategies, Asbestos Surveys, Legionella Testing, Radon Sampling, Health & Safety Inspections, DSEAR, Audit & Assurance, Light, Air, and Noise Assessments.
Sales Support Executive
Location: Basildon, - Hybrid working: Monday and Friday at home and Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday in the office in Basildon Salary: £28K – £30K per annum, DOE + Benefits! Contract: Full time, Permanent Hours: 08:30am – 17:30pm Benefits: 25 days plus annual leave plus BH, Holiday buy and sell scheme, Employee referral scheme, Private health insurance, Pension contribution, Eye test vouchers, Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme, Employee assistant programme
- Process Management for KAM Channel
- Generate VP codes and van numbers to support the KAM Team.
- Cross department collaboration to support KAMS
- To support the Van (3), Truck (3) and Bus (1) Key account managers in their operational activity.
- Support the KAM team on Deal Pack process
- Logging Visit reports for all the KAM and Bus field team
- Providing logistics updates and transport damage claims for KAM and Bus accounts
- Supporting Sales team at events and marketing initiatives
- To quickly gain a knowledge of all Iveco systems in particular SAP, EPL, STS, Concur, (New CRM)
- Support KAM as the role evolves embracing changes and new tasks.
- Sales Experience a Bonus
- Ability to demonstrate experience of working within a Customer Service environment
- Ability to provide excellent customer service both over the telephone or face to face
- PC literate and experience in using various computer-based systems
- Great attention to detail and ability to manage sensitive data
- An excellent working knowledge of Excel
- An excellent working knowledge of PowerPoint/Presentations
- Able to organise and prioritise, working to tight time schedules
- Reliable with good time keeping skills.
Driver Trainer
Location: Nationwide – we are interested in candidates all across the UK! Salary: Substantial daily rate Contract: Associate OR Zero Hours
- Checking in and confirming attendance for each course.
- Delivering PowerPoint presentations to the group up to 30 learners in a classroom setting.
- Engaging with attendees on various activities during the presentation.
- Assessing and ensuring that participants have the required skills to effectively and safely perform the driving duties.
- Supervising of course participants, undertake health and safety checks for learners on programme.
- Collecting feedback from attendees and prepare summarized review of each course.
- A good communicator with excellent interpersonal skills to deliver accurate information
- Must display previous experience in coaching / training environment
- A committed, positive approach to encourage and support new and existing members of staff.
- A good standard of computer literacy.
- Instructor qualifications beneficial but training will be provided.
- NRI qualification desirable, but not essential.
- Qualified Driving Instructor desirable but not essential.
- Experience in automotive is desirable but not essential.
- Full driving license.
- Ability to travel on daily basis to different locations (personal car mileage compensated).
Driver Trainer
Location: Glasgow Salary: £30000-£40000 pa Contract: Permanent
- Checking in and confirming attendance for each course.
- Delivering PowerPoint presentations to the group up to 30 learners in a classroom setting.
- Engaging with attendees on various activities during the presentation.
- Assessing and ensuring that participants have the required skills to effectively and safely perform the driving duties.
- Supervising of course participants, undertake health and safety checks for learners on programme.
- Collecting feedback from attendees and prepare summarized review of each course.
- A good communicator with excellent interpersonal skills to deliver accurate information
- Must display previous experience in coaching / training environment
- A committed, positive approach to encourage and support new and existing members of staff.
- A good standard of computer literacy.
- Instructor qualifications beneficial but training will be provided.
- NRI qualification desirable, but not essential.
- Qualified Driving Instructor desirable but not essential.
- Experience in automotive is desirable but not essential.
- Full driving license.
- Ability to travel on daily basis to different locations (personal car mileage compensated).
Inside Sales Representative Sustainability
Location: Hybrid with Minimum of one day a week in our Stokenchurch office or as the business requires Salary: £24K – £28K + 20% Bonus Contract: Permanent, Full time Benefits: 25 days plus annual leave plus BH, Holiday buy and sell scheme, Employee referral scheme, Private health insurance, Pension contribution, Free parking, Eye test vouchers, Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme, Employee assistant programme
- A strong desire to be involved in sales and business development activities, particularly in sustainability services.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate effectively across all levels.
- Critical thinking skills and the ability to work collaboratively.
- Windows 11
- MS Word (including mail merge functions)
- Outlook Email
- Excel
- PowerPoint
- MS Teams
- SalesForce
- LinkedIn/Sales Navigator
- Social Meda – predominantly LinkedIn
Automotive Standards Auditors
Location:Southwest, Northeast, Northwest Contract: Associate Hourly Rate: National minimum wage to £25 per hour, depending on experience.
- Possess a recognised auditing qualification and experience.
- Should be well presented, articulate and possess excellent communication skills.
- Will have a keen attention to detail and a methodical approach in a face paced environment.
- Will be able to adhere to set processes and procedures.
- Have the ability to communicate with all levels of dealership staff including senior managers.
- Should be personable, approachable and have natural relationship building skills.
- Are highly reliable and trustworthy.
- Have ability and experience in preparing and presenting concise, accurate reports.
- Will be able to meet set deadline expectations.
- Experience in an automotive dealership environment would be advantageous.
- Must be willing to travel up to two hours from home location.
- High level of computer literacy with the ability to use web-based platforms to generate high quality outputs for submission in line with defined service delivery standards.
Vehicle Inspector (Self-Employed / Zero Hour Contract/ Associate)
Location: Edinburgh/Aberdeen, Manchester, Carlisle, Peterborough/Cambridge, and Wales Contract: Zero Hour Contract / Self-Employed / Associate Salary: Day rate offering up to £160
Fleet Operations Recognition Scheme (FORS) Auditor - (Contractor)
Location: Position available South West Contract: Associates (Contractors)
- The successful candidate must have experience of working in a transport environment and hold a Transport Manager Certificate of Professional Competency for a minimum of two years.
- Complete and deliver Audit reports in accordance with the company’s templates and reporting guidelines. All reports must be legible, timely and accurate you must have great attention to detail.
- Experience in assessing road transport operations, following quality management systems and processes.
- You will be working alongside our client’s operators so you must always have excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work and communicate with a diverse range of professionals.
- Ability to process and interpret complex information
- Excellent oral and written communication skills are required including the ability to produce reports
- Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme requirements ideally be a FORS Accredited Auditor to Bronze level.
- Occupational road risk legislation and standards
- The different road transport industry sectors
- Relevant Health & Safety legislation
- Operator licensing requirements
- Full onboarding training will be provided
- Be independent, objective and self-motivated
- Ability to work alone or as part of a team
- Have the ability to make decisions and use own initiative
- Excellent interpersonal skills, able to communicate with a diverse range of individuals
- Maintains a professional image at all times
Our Values
- We are RESPONSIBLE FOR SAFETY. We live up to our safety standards every day, acting as role models to ensure safety.
- We are ENTREPRENEURIAL. Creating opportunities by embracing personal responsibility.
- We are CUSTOMER ORIENTATED. Striving to not only meet, but exceed expectations every day.
- We are sincere and honest. Honouring our commitments and acting with INTEGRITY
- We are TEAM SPIRITED. Working as a team, supporting each other and sharing knowledge.