24 Automotive jobs in Woodham Village, County Durham

As an Operations Assistant you will ensure the smooth, safe and efficient operation of the yard by managing timely vehicle movements in line with auction procedures and health and safety standards. What You will Be Doing

• Organise and display vehicles for auction on behalf of the company and vendors (sellers).
• Drive vehicles as instructed by your line manager (within your licence entitlement), including vehicles for collection and delivery.
• Keep the yard tidy and well-organised by safely manoeuvring vehicles.
• Ensure all vehicles are correctly presented with appropriate documentation i.e. pre-sale literature.
• Drive responsibly and in accordance with site rules, HSE regulations and vehicle security protocols, in particular vehicle security and the key policy.
• Support valet, imagery and pre-inspection teams by locating and moving vehicles as needed.
• Operate entry / exit control points and manage key-holding duties.
• Assist with ad hoc auction operations and customer service support.
• Maintain a calm and polite and professional manner with both customers and colleagues.
• Always follow all health and safety guidelines.
• Ensure timely vehicle movement throughout the site., We work with a carefully selected set of recruitment partners and are not looking to add to our PSL. We do not accept unsolicited CVs sent to the recruitment team or directly to a hiring manager. We will not be responsible for any fees related to unsolicited submissions.
  
  A UK driving licence.
• Basic knowledge of Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) legislation.
• The ability to operate the required technology hardware for the specific operational functions.
• The ability to drive a variety of vehicles with all types of ignition procedures and transmissions.
  
  The Operations Team at Manheim is a core part of the Auction business, covering key areas such as Yard, Inspections, Vehicle Check-in Process and Imaging. Each team member plays a vital role in keeping processes running smoothly to ensure daily operations are efficient, sales meet vendor SLA requirements and outstanding customer service is consistently delivered., Cox Automotive is the world's largest automotive service organisation. We
provide dependable solutions that improve performance and profitability throughout the vehicle lifecycle to manufacturers, fleets, and retailers. Our businesses are organised around our customers' core needs across vehicle solutions, mobility, remarketing, funding, and retail. The Benefits Testimonials Aneliese Platts Senior Designer "The people that work here are what sets Cox Automotive apart. We genuinely work as a team, and I feel the same level of support everywhere in the business. Working here is like a family away from home, but most importantly we have fun whilst doing it!" Ann Fairbanks Executive PA & Business Support "I wouldn't be where I am today without Cox Automotive. The company has real culture of learning, pushing the boundaries and making YOU better. It's all built on strong values that are more than just words, they're acted on every single day." Gemma Hepple National Operations Manager "In my nine years here, Cox Automotive has allowed me to learn, grow and hone my skills. There's a real commitment to inclusion and diversity and today I am proud to be in what was historically perceived to be a 'man's' role." Cox Automotive