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Purely Automotive Recruitment Ltd are proudly searching for motivated and experienced Service Advisor to join our client based in Wilmslow.

As Service Advisor, reporting to the Service Manager, you will provide outstanding customer care and be the vital link between customers and the workshop. You will inform and consult on vehicle servicing, and keep customers up to date at every stage whilst answering any questions or queries they may have. You will also liaise with technicians & workshop control about vehicle status, ensuring all vehicles are ready on time.

You will also have the ability to give best advice on products and services to customers. This is a challenging role where customer care always comes first, and you will take the time to talk to people, build a genuine rapport and identify exactly what customers want and need. Service Advisors work a variety of flexible patterns which can typically include weekends to ensure they provide our customers with the highest possible levels of service.

Requirements

We are looking for experienced Service Advisors from within the automotive industry with excellent organisational and administrative skills along with good attention to detail. You must be immaculately presented and possess a strong customer service background as you will be delivering high levels of customer satisfaction in a very busy and demanding environment. A working knowledge of Kerridge / Pinnacle or other automotive based systems would be advantageous.

Benefits

Our client represents prestige and premium automotive brands in dealerships across the north-west of England, and provides a fantastic working environment and training through the manufacturer training academy. They are also committed to ‘Developing Talent’ and ‘Building Careers’. They will also recognise and reward your hard work, loyalty and achievements. As well as competitive salary you will also benefit from a bonus mechanism based upon results & achievements.

To apply for this position please follow the link on this page, or contact Purely Automotive Recruitment for a confidential discussion.

Purely Automotive Recruitment is a dedicated Automotive Industry talent resourcing service provider operating across the UK and Ireland.

Purely Automotive Recruitment proudly offers a fantastic opportunity for Used Car Sales Executive to join our client and their team based in Hertford. Our client is a successful and highly respected family run business operating both Used Car Sales and Aftersales facilities for a complete one stop shop for motoring. Our client specialises in multiple prestige vehicle automotive brands for both sales and vehicle maintenance.

Reporting to the Sales Manager, the main objectives of the position are to achieve agreed sales targets within defined operating and financial guidelines; To request details from all prospects / visitors to the centre who might show an interest in purchasing a vehicle and to follow up within a maximum 24 hour period; To contribute to the development of plans, policies and procedures as required to ensure the achievement of all sales tasks smoothly and in a timely manner.

Essential criteria for the position include:

Excellent sales, communication, negotiating and influencing skills.

Proven excellent customer service skills with a commitment to providing the best possible standard of customer service.

Strong presentation, organisational and prioritisation skills.

Good judgement and ability to act with discretion, diplomacy and tact.

Ability to remain calm, well organised, and confident, particularly when working to demanding deadlines.

Customer Centric Attitude.

Ability to meet sales targets.

An outstanding attitude and passion for sales and customer service.

An enthusiastic, dynamic and team orientated personality that offers help and support to others with ability to take direction and assist their colleagues when necessary.

Ability to work autonomously when necessary.

Willingness to learn and develop, and keep up-to-date with complex/ technical/product information.

Ability to work Saturdays with a day off during the week.

Strong knowledge of computer applications.

This is an incredible opportunity to join a business that offers both a competitive salary along with a company working in a great culture.

If you have the knowledge and experience within the automotive industry and you’re looking for your next career move, then we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now by following the link on this page or contact Purely Automotive Recruitment Ltd for a confidential discussion.

Purely Automotive Recruitment Ltd is a dedicated automotive industry talent resourcing service provider operating across the UK and Ireland.

Purely Automotive Recruitment Ltd are seeking an experienced Panel Beater to join our client based in Kelso, Scotland. Our client is a successfully owned family dealer group operating a number of retail franchised vehicle operations across the Northwest, Cumbria, Yorkshire & Tyne & Wear and Scotland. ​

As a Panel Beater, the ideal candidate will be repairing damaged vehicles working within the manufacturers’ specifications, utilising efficient repair equipment. We are looking for a time served Panel Beater holding technical qualifications in accident repairs such as: (ATA /NVQ / VCQ / SVQ).

Requirements

Work efficiently in a fast-paced bodyshop and accident repair centre whilst focussing on delivering outstanding quality to produce exceptional levels of customer satisfaction.

Work within the manufacturer guidelines to correctly repair vehicles right first time utilising the required skills and techniques.

Be able to communicate effectively, and be a strong team player to produce the required results for the department.

You must have previous experience working as a Panel Beater within a busy bodyshop and be a strong team player with self-motivation to earn bonus.

You will work to the highest standard and demonstrate knowledge of vehicle repair techniques, and be willing and able to use all accident repair equipment including welding.

Benefits

Our client provides a fantastic working environment and are committed to ‘Developing Talent’ and ‘Building Careers’. They will also recognise and reward your hard work, loyalty and achievements. A competitive salary and bonus remuneration package await the right candidate for this position.

As well as a competitive salary you will also benefit from a bonus mechanism based upon your performance.

Apply now for this position by following the link on this page or for a confidential discussion then please contact Purely Automotive Recruitment Ltd.

Purely Automotive Recruitment Ltd is a dedicated automotive industry talent service provider operating across the UK and Ireland. 

Purely Automotive Recruitment Ltd currently has an exciting opening for a Smart Repair Technician to join our client based in Ellesmere Port, Cheshire.

Requirements

We are seeking an enthusiastic, fully skilled Paint Sprayer who will ensure all vehicles are finished to the highest quality in a timely manner and to the correct manufacturer’s specification.

The ideal candidate must be skilled and have experience in vehicle preparation and paint applications to motor vehicles. You will also hold a NVQ level 3 in Vehicle Body and Paint Repairs; however, this would be advantageous but not essential, as training can be provided.

The successful candidate must hold a clean full UK current driving licence.

Benefits

Our client represents a number of premium automotive vehicle brands across UK. They provide a fantastic working environment and are committed to ‘Developing Talent’ and ‘Building Careers’. Our client will also recognise and reward your hard work, loyalty and achievements. As well as competitive salary you will also benefit from a company pension and full training.

To apply for this position please follow the link on this page. For further information about this position please contact Purely Automotive for a confidential discussion.

Purely Automotive Recruitment is a dedicated Automotive Industry talent resourcing company operating across the UK and Ireland. ​

Purely Automotive Recruitment Ltd is delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for the position of Parts Manager for our client based in Limerick, Southern Ireland.

Owing to continued success and growth, our client is looking for an experienced Parts Manager. As Parts Manager you will have proven skills by working methodically and accurately ensuring your team provide the highest level of service to customers.

Requirements

You will be responsible for the day to day running of the Parts Department and ensuring the parts advisors achieve their daily targets.

Your responsibilities will also include:

Providing leadership and direction to the parts department.

Ensuring the dealership achieves optimum market penetration by maximising sales of parts to trade and retail outlets.

Managing parts stock levels and keep debtors to a minimum.

Ensuring the accurate and timely completion of all department administration and operational data.

Developing a marketing and publicity strategy to promote all products and services effectively.

Briefing the team regarding department objectives and give regular feedback on achievements.

Developing and maintain professional working relationships with supplier’s external representatives.

Achieving the highest level of customer care and satisfaction at all times

Your profile

To be successful in this role, you will be an experienced parts professional with leadership experience, ideally from the franchised dealership sector and have strong links or reside in a commutable distance to Limerick. In addition to your experience, you will demonstrate the following skills:

Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate a team.

A professional and calm approach with strong stakeholder management skills.

Proven business acumen, problem-solving abilities and relationship-building skills.

Benefits

Your hard work will be recognised by our client. Our client is also dedicated to developing talent and offers industry leading training with the manufacturer along with many company benefits offered with this position.

To apply please follow the link on this page or contact Purely Automotive Recruitment for a confidential discussion.

Purely Automotive Recruitment is a dedicated automotive talent resourcing service provider operating across the UK & Ireland.

Purely Automotive Recruitment Ltd is delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for the position of Parts Manager to join our client based in North Dublin, Ireland.

Owing to continued success and growth, our client is looking for an experienced Parts Manager.  You will have proven skills by working methodically and accurately ensuring your team provide the highest level of service to our customers.

You will also live within a commutable distance to North Dublin and hold a full EU Driving License.

Requirements

You will be responsible for the day to day running of the Parts Department and ensuring the parts advisors achieve their daily targets. Your responsibilities will also include:

Providing leadership and direction to the parts department.

Ensuring the dealership achieves optimum market penetration by maximising sales of parts to trade and retail outlets.

Managing parts stock levels and keep debtors to a minimum.

Ensuring the accurate and timely completion of all department administration and operational data.

Developing a marketing and publicity strategy to promote all products and services effectively.

Briefing the team regarding department objectives and give regular feedback on achievements.

Developing and maintain professional working relationships with supplier’s external representatives.

Achieving the highest level of customer care and satisfaction at all times

Your profile

To be successful in this role, you will be an experienced parts professional with leadership experience, ideally from the franchised dealership sector. In addition to you experience, you will demonstrate the following skills:

Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate a team.

A professional and calm approach with strong stakeholder management skills.

Proven business acumen, problem-solving abilities and relationship-building skills.

Benefits

Your hard work will be rewarded with a strong financial remuneration package, bonus scheme, and excellent annual holiday allowance. Our client also provides training courses through the Manufacturer Training Academy to enhance your career development.

To apply please follow the link on this page or contact Purely Automotive Recruitment for a confidential discussion.

Purely Automotive Recruitment is a dedicated automotive talent resourcing service provider operating across the UK & Ireland.

Purely Automotive Recruitment Ltd are seeking an experienced Vehicle Technician to join our client based in Chester, Cheshire. Our client is a successful dealer group operating a number of prestige retail franchised vehicle operations across the UK.

Requirements

We are looking for a time served qualified vehicle technician with a formal qualification in Automotive City and Guilds – NVQ Level 2 or 3, in light vehicle maintenance and vehicle diagnostics (or equivalent qualification). Ideally you will also be located within a commutable distance to and from the Service Centre. The ideal candidate will have multi franchise performance and SUV vehicle maintenance experience.

You will have the ability to work within given timescales and the ability to tackle all aspects of vehicle repairs and servicing, in line with the company and manufacturer standards and procedures. Diagnostic skills and experience of vehicle problem solving is essential along with the ability to fix vehicles right first time. Teamworking and the ability to exceed customer expectations is a big part of the criteria for this position.

Benefits

Our client provides manufacturer training to help you make the next big step in your career whilst providing a fantastic working environment. They will also recognise and reward your hard work, achievements and loyalty.

As well as a competitive salary you will also benefit from a bonus mechanism based upon your individual performance. The company also offers a workplace pension scheme.

Apply now for this position by following the link on this page or for a confidential discussion then please contact Purely Automotive Recruitment Ltd.

Purely Automotive Recruitment Ltd is a dedicated automotive industry talent service provider operating across the UK & Ireland.

Purely Automotive Recruitment proudly offers a unique opportunity for a Vehicle Technician to join our client and their team based in Altrincham, Cheshire.

Our client is a very professional and trusted independent service centre, offering their customers both a high-level of service and a personal customer experience. Our client specialises in high end prestige German car manufactured vehicles amongst others.

The company offers a very relaxed working environment and are committed in offering a high standard of work life balance where everyone is valued within the business. Our client is providing a fantastic working environment with 20 days holiday plus bank holidays (Rising to 25 days over a period of continued employment service)

If you have a proven Technician or Vehicle Mechanic taking pride in your work and can demonstrate a high level of quality in line with our clients expectations, we want to hear from you today!

As Vehicle Technician, you will get the opportunity to work on a varied range of prestige vehicles, carrying out servicing and repairs to a high standard as well as delivering unbeatable quality levels right first time.

Required Skills & Experience 

Minimum NVQ Level 2 / City & Guilds (or equivalent qualification)

Experience as a Motor Vehicle Technician / Mechanic within a workshop

Full UK driving Licence is essential

Willing and able to tackle all aspects of vehicle repairs and servicing

Diagnostic skills and the ability to Fault-Find in a timely manner

Time efficient to carry out each job within specified repair times

Maintain high levels of workshop standards, tidiness and cleanliness

An excellent communicator and a great team player

Competitive Salary and Bonus Package

20 days holiday per annum Plus Bank Holidays (Rising to 25 days holiday after a period of continued employment)

Pension scheme with employer contribution

Career progression opportunities & MOT Training

Clean and friendly working environment

To be a part of a continued success story and join our client’s friendly, strong, and motivated team, please send your CV including all your contact details, mobile number, email address and post code to Purely Automotive Recruitment or simply follow the link on this page to apply today!

Full time, Permanent

Basic Salary: £35,000 -£40,000 per year (Depending on previous experience)

Hours of work: Monday to Thursday 8:30am to 6:00pm, and Friday: 8:30 – 5:30pm

The business is closed Saturday and Sunday – No weekend work! 

For further information please follow the link on this page or call Purely Automotive Recruitment for a confidential discussion.

Purely Automotive Recruitment is a dedicated automotive industry talent resourcing service provider operating across the UK and Ireland.

Purely Automotive Recruitment Ltd are proudly offering a fantastic position as Sales Director – (Leasing Division) for our client based in North Dublin.

As Sales Director – Leasing, you will be responsible for growing the business through the acquisition of new customers as well as retaining existing client base.  To achieve this, you must effectively manage sales personnel; have a strong knowledge of the market, and an in-depth understanding of all sales departments’ financial data as well as strong customer relations.

Duties and Responsibilities – but not confined to the following:

Proactively identify, present and close new business opportunities.

Maintain standards of performance of the sales team through effective coaching, training and performance management.

Manage the quality of business being written and risk being taken.

Take full responsibility of the management accounts and proactively manage bad debt.

Recruit and select the sales team members in line with organisational and business requirements.

Liaise with our finance partners to enhance and develop strong working relationships.

Oversee existing fleet and report on its performance as well as identifying opportunities to increase profitability.

Maintain high customer satisfaction levels through the understanding and adherence to customer satisfaction indicators.

Implement and develop customer follow up systems and procedures to increase customer loyalty and to ensure superior customer service standards.

Maximise commercial opportunities through developing and implementing effective and consistent events and campaigns.

Monitors and evaluates customer needs and competitor activity in the local market, ensuring that campaigns are relevant and targeted.

Sales process understood and followed including managing trainee sales process.

Regularly communicates and interacts with members of other departments to develop the business and increase referrals.

Maintain a safe and healthy working environment; ensuring staff comply with Health and Safety requirements and liaise with H&S consultant.

Liaise with Group Marketing to drive programs and initiatives to promote brand awareness.

Consistent exercise of independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance.

Liaise and follow up on all HR people processes and ensure all procedure and policies are followed.

In addition to a generous basic salary and bonus scheme, we offer the following benefits:

Employment Assistance Program

Industry-leading training and progression plans

Bike to Work Scheme

Life cover

Active Social Club

PRSA

If you feel you are the right fit for this role and wish to learn more, apply today for immediate consideration.

Purely Automotive Recruitment is a dedicated Automotive Industry Talent Resourcing Service Provider operating across the UK and Ireland.      

Purely Automotive Recruitment Ltd are proudly offering an excellent opportunity for a Service Manager to join our client and their team based in Cork, Ireland.

You will need to be an outstanding Service Department Leader who will already has achieved exceptional performance in your current role as either a Service Controller or Service Manager.

To be successful you will need to be financially astute, proactive and have a proven track record of achieving results through effective team working. You will undoubtedly be an experienced people manager with a passion for building excellent customer satisfaction whilst driving forward profitable business expansion. The successful candidate will be able to enhance the current team by providing support, coaching and motivation to them. In addition, you will demonstrate excellent communication skills at all levels combined with an eye for detail and a strong entrepreneurial spirit.

Requirements:

Duties and Responsibilities include:​

• Managing the Service Operations ensuring that it meets all dealer and manufacturer standards, operational targets, KPI parameters and the company business plans
• Implementing the standards and procedures of the group to consistently deliver high quality levels of customer satisfaction
• Accurate and timely warranty submissions that comply with all manufacturer processes and policies
• Ensuring a fully embedded process is in place for VHC and EVHC (Personal Video)
• Ensuring workshop WIP and debt are in line with budget stipulations
• Full compliance with H&S regulations, COSHH, E.P.A. Regulations and the ISO 9002 Quality Manual

For this high-profile role the successful candidate will be/have:

• Currently employed as a Service Manager preferably within a main franchised dealership
• A proven track record in achieving volume, profit, efficiencies and the highest levels of customer service standards
• Confident, self-motivated and disciplined in all areas of business management with strong people management, team building and motivational skills.
• Experience of automotive brands (desirable)
• Computer literate and comfortable with web-based computer applications
• A clean full EU / UK Driving Licence is required.

Benefits:

Our client is the largest privately owned dealer group in Ireland representing a wide number of prestige and premium vehicle brands together with a large used car supermarket portfolio. The company provides a fantastic working environment. Our client is committed to ‘Developing Talent’ and ‘Building Careers’. They will also recognise and reward your hard work, loyalty and achievements. As well as highly competitive salary and bonus you will receive a company car, plus other benefits and relocation costs to Ireland if applicable.

To apply please follow the link on this page or contact Jason Shenton at Purely Automotive Recruitment for a confidential discussion.

Purely Automotive Recruitment is a dedicated Automotive Industry talent resourcing service provider operating across the UK and Ireland.