Job Description

Salary:

Up to 60,000 OTE plus benefits

Type of work:

Permanent

Location:

Glasgow

About the role



We're looking for an experienced and ambitious Nightshift Preparation Manager to work at our Hamilton Road Vauxhall branch in Glasgow.

We offer:

26.5 days' annual leave

Flexible leave

Generous employee discounts

Private healthcare

Workplace pension

...and much more



Hours

Full time:

Monday - Thursday 7.30pm - 7am



About the role



As a Nightshift Preparation Manager for Arnold Clark, you will have full responsibility for ensuring that the workshop is maintained to the highest standards.



As well as managing and coaching staff, setting goals and objectives, and making sure you're compliant with policies and procedures, you'll ensure the smooth running of the Parts and Service departments and drive them to even greater success. This role would suit an experienced Automotive Manager with lots of fantastic ideas and a proactive, positive attitude.



Day-to-day duties



Managing a service team of Technicians and Parts employees and making sure productivity and efficiency targets are achieved

Making sure all the preparation work that takes place in your branch is carried out correctly, competently and on time

Delivering excellent preparation standards at all times, resolving any issues quickly and effectively

Ensuring we always remain compliant with company, DVSA, manufacturer and health and safety policies

Reviewing and analysing department KPI and financial reports, and motivating staff to exceed objectives

Planning and organising daily workload, including sales objectives

Working with your Parts department in managing stock, understanding what is needed and delivering an industry-leading range of parts



Essential skills



Previous experience in a similar role

Strong communication and influencing skills

A passion for delivering great customer service

High levels of literacy and numeracy

Leadership skills and the ability to motivate your team to achieve success

Good organisational and IT skills

High levels of accuracy and attention to detail

The ability to stay calm under pressure

The ability to multi-task and deliver great results

An understanding of how to identify improvement opportunities, remaining honest, ethical and compliant at all times

Ability to understand stock parameters, including control of potential obsolescence

A full clean driving licence held for a minimum of one year



Nice to have (but not essential)



An understanding of modern motor vehicle technology

Knowledge of Kerridge (Rev 8) software



Our Culture



Arnold Clark is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We strive to create an environment where collaboration, unique perspectives and multiple approaches are celebrated. We care about our employees and our communities, we nurture talent and encourage ambition, and we are passionate about people who take pride in their work. Our employees are at the heart of everything we do - diverse in our make-up, united in our goals.



To find out more about Life at Arnold Clark, visit our website.



Employment within the Arnold Clark Group is offered subject to satisfactory reference and disclosure check.



Benefits



Every Arnold Clark employee is entitled to a wide range of benefits, including:



Discount on new and used vehicles

Contributory pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Life assurance