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Location: 1 Canute Place, Knutsford, Cheshire, WA16 6BQ
Hours of Work: 9:00am to 6:00pm, Monday to Friday and every other Saturday from 10:00am to 4:00pm.
On occasion you will be required to work evenings.
Salary: £28,000.00 per annum
Introduction to Overfinch
Overfinch aims to maintain and strengthen its position as the pre-eminent Range Rover and Defender tuner and customiser in the world. To achieve this, we must produce exceptional new products and first-class service for our customers world-wide, delivered through an ambitious programme of continuous development and innovation.
Our people are the key to ensuring we succeed. Overfinch offers a challenging and rewarding working environment for exceptional, passionate individuals looking to work at the pinnacle of the automotive industry.
General Overview of Role
The primary responsibilities of the role will include:
* Transportation
* Route planning
* Liaising with customers and suppliers
* Daily ‘before use’ checks and fault reporting
* Any other duties as and when required
Key Responsibilities
Transportation
* Assisting with the transportation of customer vehicles between Company Showrooms and customer’s delivery destination.
* Following procedures for safe driving in line with the Highway Code and the Company handbook for ‘Use and Driving of Vehicles While at Work’.
* Maintaining an awareness of Company insurance stipulations with regards to use of Company vehicles.
* Occasional chauffeuring of Company Chairman and Senior Management.
Route Planning
* Planning efficient routes to destinations prior to departure, accounting for transportation times, road closures, traffic etc.
* Planning alternative routes to destinations in the event that you face an obstruction.
Appraisal of Vehicles
When assisting with the transportation of customer vehicles:
* Appraisal and re-appraisal of service loan and customer vehicles at collection and delivery.
* Where vehicles require cleaning, informing customers that defects may be identified following valeting.
* Liaising with the Head of Customer Service regarding insurance regulations.
Liaising with Customers and Suppliers
* Representing the brand when collecting and / or delivering vehicles to customers and suppliers.
* Exercising clear and concise communication skills and answering any questions that customers or suppliers may have with regards to transportation.
* Maintaining a professional and presentable appearance at all times.
Showroom Hosting
* Greeting customers in the showroom.
* Assisting the sales team with providing an excellent customer experience.
* Providing cover in the showroom when the sales team are not available.
* Opening and closing the showroom daily.
Daily ‘Before Use’ Checks and Fault Reporting
* Performing daily ‘before use’ checks on Company vehicles prior to departing including checking fuel, oil and water levels, vehicle breaks, vehicle lights, indicators, tyre pressure etc.
* Informing the Sales Team where vehicles are not fit for departure.
* Liaising with Workshop and / or After-Sales and Service Staff in order to action any necessary repairs.
* Arranging alternative transportation where possible.
Any Other Duties As and When Required
This may include, but is not limited to:
* Performing any other duties as and when required by the Company, Senior Management Team and Transport Manager.
* Assisting with general maintenance of Knutsford Showroom.
* Valeting of vehicles.
Essential Skills and Experience
* 3 year’s driving experience (experience in automotive sector is desirable, but not essential).
* Experience in customer vehicle delivery is desirable.
* Experience driving Company Directors, Executives and Senior Management is desirable.
* A good working knowledge of the UK road network.
* Experience of driving in Europe is desirable.
* Must be able to safely lift a minimum of 30kg.
* Must have an eye for detail.
* Must be presentable.
* Must have a flexible approach to working hours.
* A full, clean UK driving license.
We welcome applications from talented people with a range of backgrounds, experiences, and qualifications.
Please submit your CV electronically to careers@overfinch.com.
The personal data you may provide whilst applying for this position is held solely by Overfinch Limited. Only those who need to see your data for administrative purposes, selection, statistical analysis and research will have access to it.
By submitting your information, you consent to us receiving and processing your personal data for the purpose of considering your suitability for the role and to collate anonymous statistical reports.
Following your submission of data to us, if you no longer wish to be considered for the role and would like us to remove your data from our records at any point, please submit an email to careers@overfinch.com and include your name and the role you applied for. Otherwise, your data will be destroyed within twelve months from the earlier of, the date that you provided us with your personal data or us appointing someone for the role you applied for.
Our Privacy policy can also be found on our website (www.overfinch.com).
In any event if you would like to discuss the processing of your data with us, please submit an email to careers@overfinch.com and include your name and the role you applied for.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Management and Manufacturing
* Industries
Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
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