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Operations Administrator

Cox Automotive
Leicestershire
2 days ago
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Operations Administrator

Location: Bruntingthorpe

40 hours per week (Mon - Fri)

Salary: £26,037

Accelerate your career with a company that leads the way

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, our 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.

Why Join Us & What’s In It For You? 

As a Cox Automotive team member, you’ll have access to a wide range of benefits, including exclusive discounts, cashback offers and our brilliant peer to peer recognition scheme.  And there’s even more to enjoy: 

  • Option to buy additional holiday days 
  • Your birthday off every year - paid 
  • One annual Well-Being Day for you to relax and recharge 
  • One paid Charity Day to give back and support a cause that matters to you 
  • Opportunities for career progression across the Cox Automotive network 

  Competitive pension scheme 

About The Role

We’re looking for a proactive and organised Operations Administrator with strong administrative skills and the ability to prioritise effectively in a fast-paced environment.

This is a hands-on role that combines office-based administration with on-site, outdoor activity. Physical fitness is essential, as the position involves moving across a large site, entering and driving vehicles safely and relocating items as required.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Accurately update all relevant systems with correct vehicle records and information.
  • Ensure all vehicles and items are stored securely and in the correct designated locations.
  • Support general administrative and inventory processes by completing ad hoc duties as required.
  • Follow all health and safety procedures, actively promoting a safe working environment for yourself and others.
  • Drive vehicles professionally and in full compliance with site rules and health & safety regulations.
  • Maintain a calm, courteous, and professional manner when interacting with customers and colleagues.
  • Drive any vehicle as instructed by your line manager, in line with your licence entitlements.
  • Complete quality control checks within agreed timeframes to uphold high operational standards.


What We’re Looking For  


  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey information and instructions to colleagues.
  • Strong time management and organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.
  • Resilience under pressure, with a focus on maintaining accuracy and attention to detail in a busy environment.
  • Comfortable using handheld and tablet technology to support operational processes.
  • Confident in basic computer systems and preferably familiar with CAMS.
  • A good working knowledge of basic health, safety, and environmental (HSE) legislation.


We’re Committed to Inclusion 

We are proud to be an inclusive and equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity in all its forms.  We are a place where you can be you. 

Ready To Join Our Team & Make A Difference?  
Apply now and drive your career forward with one of the automotive industry’s most trusted names.  

STRICTLY NO AGENCIES PLEASE 
We kindly ask that agencies do not contact us regarding this vacancy.  We work with a carefully selected and trusted group of recruitment partners.  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. 


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