At Allied Vehicles we design, develop, and manufacture a wide range of specialist vehicles, including wheelchair accessible vehicles, taxis, and minibuses.
In addition to manufacturing vehicles, we also offer a range of aftersales services (onsite and mobile), including servicing, repairs and maintenance and we are Scotland’s largest independent parts distributor.
We are a driven, high performance, family business, that achieves our goals through engaging our people and maximising opportunities.
Our commitment to quality and innovation has made us a trusted name in the industry and we seek enthusiastic and dedicated individuals to join our team.
We are now recruiting for a Valet Team Leader to join our Valet department. This will be a 6-month fixed term contract.
You will be responsible for ensuring that the valet department achieves company targets to a consistently high standard, with key focus on quality, efficiency and collaboration within the team.
Hours of work are Monday-Wednesday, 7am-6pm and Thursday, 7am-5.30pm and the salary is circa £28,800 per annum + bonus.
This position provides an excellent opportunity to become part of a forward-thinking and dedicated company.
Why Join Us?
We believe in taking care of our people, and that’s why we offer a fantastic benefits package designed to support your well-being, career growth, and lifestyle:
- Generous Annual Leave: Enjoy 19 days of holiday, plus 8 bank holidays.
- Financial Security: Access our group life scheme and annual profit share.
- Competitive Growth: Annual salary reviews to ensure you're rewarded for your contributions.
- 24/7 Health Support: GP24 by HealthHero provides virtual GP services and second opinions for you and your family, 24/7/365.
- Benefits package: Enjoy industry-leading perks and discounts at your fingertips plus a holiday purchase scheme and EV leasing through OctopusEV.
- Convenient On-Site Facilities: Free staff parking and an on-site cafeteria for your convenience.
- Sustainable Travel: Save on your commute with our cycle-to-work scheme.
- Continuous Development: Frequent learning opportunities to help you grow professionally.
- Exclusive Discounts: Take advantage of after-sales discounts for yourself, friends, and family.
- Recognition and Rewards: Celebrate your success with our company values and long-service awards program.
The main duties of the role are:
- Team Engagement – Motivate and empower team to achieve objectives/KPIs and drive forward Company core values. Inspire team to incorporate solutions and improvements into their daily work. Empower team through encouraging a culture of communication.
- Liaising with the Valet Supervisor to identify and assess training and development needs
- Daily monitoring of ERP systems
- Support and assist team members to carry out valets if required, e.g. holiday/absence cover/busy period
- Quality Control - Ensure correct processes are followed and the working environments are all conducive to producing a high-quality product/service.
- Escalate any production issues to ensure appropriate planning for possible corrective action.
- Control, monitor & review valet equipment i.e. Hoovers/Polishers/ Air lines to ensure these are in full working condition and escalate any issues to valet supervisor.
- Oversee the proper use and storage of chemicals within the team.
- Manage, track, and assess chemical stock levels, reporting any replenishment needs to the Valet Supervisor.
- Conduct Health and Safety checklist daily, report any potential issues to Valet Supervisor.
To be effective in this role, you will have:
- Proven valeting experience, gained through working in a similar role
- Strong leadership abilities with a talent for motivating and engaging a team
- Excellent attention to detail
- Full UK driving licence
Previous experience of working with Kerridge/K8 would be advantageous but is not essential.
We are an Equal Opportunities employer and encourage applications from all members of the community. We are committed to the disability confident initiative, and creating an inclusive workplace where all individuals, regardless of disability, have the opportunity to thrive. We encourage applications from candidates with disabilities and will make reasonable adjustments where required to support you through the recruitment process and beyond. We will offer a guaranteed interview to any applicant who considers themselves to be disabled, and who meets the requirements for the post.
We appreciate all applications, but only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview. Thank you for considering Allied Vehicles as your potential employer. We look forward to reviewing your application.
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