Operations Assistant
Location: Wyton
Salary: £26,037
About Us
Manheim Vehicle Services is a fast-growing, forward-thinking business, supporting customer de-fleet operations and multiple remarketing channels with a full range of vehicle preparation services – ensuring every vehicle is ready for both wholesale and retail markets.
Our success is driven by a responsive, agile support team that adapts to diverse customer needs with precision, care and efficiency. As our service offering and client base continues to grow, we remain focussed on delivering every service level agreement, whilst upholding the highest standards of quality and customer satisfaction.
At every stage, out team is committed to operational excellence and providing an exceptional customer experience – because for us, it’s not just about vehicles, it’s about the people we serve.
Key Accountabilities
As an Operations Assistant you will be responsible for the safe, timely and efficient movement of vehicles on-site in accordance with customer-specific processes and procedures.
What You Will Be Doing
* Drive vehicles in a safe, professional, and respectful manner, in full compliance with site rules and HSE regulations.
* Perform ad hoc duties as required to support the smooth operation of administration and inventory processes.
* Assist in the movement and organisation of vehicles to maintain a tidy and orderly yard environment.
* Adhere to all health and safety regulations, taking reasonable care to ensure the safety and wellbeing of colleagues.
* Support and participate in the stock check and reconciliation processes.
* Maintain a full and compliant understanding of the “gating in” process.
* Ensure accurate and compliant execution of the “Pre-Inspection” procedure.
* Operate the “360 imagery booths” with full understanding of process requirements and compliance standards.
* Maintain a calm, professional, and courteous manner when interacting with customers and colleagues.
* Drive any vehicle as directed by your line manager, within the scope of your licence entitlement.
* Conduct quality control checks within the allocated timeframes and to required standards.
Skills, Knowledge and Experience Required
* Clear and effective communicator who can work well with others and provide direction when needed.
* Skilled driver with experience operating a wide variety of vehicles, ignition systems, and transmission types.
* Excellent at managing time and prioritising tasks to meet tight deadlines without compromising quality.
* Calm under pressure, with a sharp eye for detail—even during the busiest moments.
* Comfortable using handheld devices and tablets as part of daily tasks.
* Confident with computer systems, ideally with working knowledge of CAMS.
* Awareness of basic Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) legislation, with a commitment to safe working practices.
Why Join Us
At Manheim, you’ll be part of a team that values collaboration, development, and delivering excellence to our customers. We offer opportunities to grow and thrive in a supportive and fast-moving environment.
STRICTLY NO AGENCIES PLEASE
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.