Prep Centre Manager

Vertu Motors BMW Sunderland

Are you an experienced Workshop Controller or Service Manager looking for a rare opportunity to join one of the largest Motor Retailers within the UK? If so, we have the perfect role for you.

Now is the ideal time to join our Sunderland team as we further expand our business. We are opening a brand new purpose built BMW & MINI preparation centre that will deliver fully prepared “forecourt ready” vehicles to our Northeast sites. We are offering an industry leading package of up to £40,000 with an OTE of up to £43,000 a company vehicle and an excellent range of Company Benefits.

The main duties of this role are:

• Taking responsibility for implementing and maintaining effective processes to achieve the highest possible standards and service levels.
• Manage the throughput of prep vehicles for mechanical, cosmetic, and alloy wheel repairs as well as valet and logistics, delivering a finished product in a timely fashion
• Maximising the productivity of the team which includes Technicians, cosmetic repairers, vehicle progressor and valeters
• Managing the team and maintaining the adherence to the Vertu values
• Ensure that the manufacturers/Vertu standards are adhered to at all times.
• Make sure there is a safe working environment which is maintained.
• Coach and measure colleague performance.

The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate a successful track record within the industry. You will be able to clearly demonstrate your ability to generate outstanding results by increasing performance, profitability and operating efficiency. You must have strong leadership and people management skills in order to lead your team to deliver our business objectives.

You will be expected to drive the business forward and maximise customer satisfaction whilst motivating and managing the whole team, living our company values on a daily basis..

We are proud to be the Motor Retailer who invests more in our colleague's personal development than any other, so if successful you can look forward to on-going management training opportunities that provide you with industry leading career progression and a range of benefits you would expect from an employer of choice which includes:

• 25 days holiday (pro rata) rising with length of service plus bank holidays
• Access to our online rewards platform giving you cash back and discounts for multiple retailers
• Preferential Service Rates
• Colleague Purchase Scheme
• Share Incentive Scheme
• Pension
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity

If you would like to be considered for this opportunity, then apply to join us today