Job Vacancy: Garage Coordinator

We're Hiring 2024 Garage Coordinator

Join our dynamic team of highly skilled vehicle technicians.

We are seeking a motivated and proactive Garage Coordinator to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will oversee the day-to-day operations of the garage, ensuring excellent customer service, efficient workflow, and the achievement of business goals. This role offers a great opportunity for career development within a fast-paced and customer-focused environment.

A bit about us:

  • Over 40 years of history within the industry

  • Based on Murrayfield Road, Leicester (LE3 1UW)
  • We have 6 car and van ramps, 2 commercial pits and 2 MOT testing lanes for class 4, 5, and 7
  • We cover maintenance contracts, repairs, servicing on commercial vehicles and cars with a continuous flow of MOTs
  • Our employees can also benefit from ongoing training and development opportunities to help progress their careers
  • We’ve teamed up with Mattioli Woods to create a health and wellbeing plan with a benefits package for all staff
  • We strongly believe in being a team, so we hold regular events to bring everyone together to enjoy nights out and trips away
  • Every member of Ausden Clark is a valued part of the team and so we go the extra mile to recognise everyone individually, and just one of the ways we do this is with birthday recognitions. We give everyone a birthday card, a message, and a gift for that special day of the year
  • We offer staff discount on MOTs, repairs and maintenance
  • We have a flexible company pension scheme which allows you to dictate how much you wish to pay in and the company then contributes based on your desired figure
  • We provide our garage staff with high quality custom overalls and starter pack
  • We have built a strong relationship with our customers, one in particular is a coach day trip and holiday provider, and so we’ve teamed up with them to offer staff discounts on their day trips, holidays and LCFC away travel

Key Attributes:

  • Self-motivated and proactive, with a can-do attitude
  • Strong leadership and team-building abilities
  • Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written)
  • Customer-centric with the ability to remain calm under pressure
  • Problem solver with a focus on operational efficiency
  • Passion for the automotive industry and keen to learn new skills

Why Join Us?

  • Competitive salary and benefits package
  • Opportunities for career progression and professional development

 

Overview:

  • Full-time, Permanent

  • Pay: £32,000.00-£38,000.00 per annum

Additional pay:

  • Bonus scheme
  • Performance bonus

Schedule:

  • Day shift
  • Holidays
  • Monday to Friday
  • No weekends

Education:

  • GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

Experience:

  • Retail sales: 3 year (preferred)
  • Supervising experience: 3 year (preferred)
  • Customer service: 3 year (preferred)
  • Retail management: 3 year (preferred)
  • Management: 3 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

  • Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Location:

    • Leicester LE3 1UW

Key Responsibilities:

  • Operational: Managing the daily operations of the garage, including overseeing the workshop and running the front desk.
  • Staff Supervision & Training: Help lead, motivate, and support a team of technicians, service advisors, and administrative staff. Provide guidance on best practices and assist in training new team members.
  • Customer Service: Ensure a high level of customer satisfaction by addressing customer inquiries and concerns in a professional and timely manner. Assist with customer complaints or issues, providing appropriate solutions and escalating as necessary.
  • Sales & Service Promotion: Actively drive sales of, MOTs, servicing, etc. Monitor and manage sales and help achieve performance goals.
  • Stock Management: Assist with stock control, ensuring the availability of parts, tools, and supplies necessary for operations. Conduct regular stock checks and help manage ordering and replenishment to prevent shortages or overstocking.
  • Health & Safety Compliance: Ensure all work practices comply with health and safety regulations, as well as company policies. Promote a safe working environment for all staff and customers.
  • Administrative Support: Assist in the management scheduling, invoicing, reports, and other administrative tasks.
  • Process Improvement: Identify areas for process improvement and contribute ideas to increase operational efficiency, enhance the customer experience, and reduce costs.
  • Support: Provide support in the overall management of the branch and ensuring continuity of operations.

Key Skills and Qualifications:

  • Experience: Previous experience in an automotive environment is highly preferred, ideally in a supervisory or management role within a service centre, garage, or main dealer environment.
  • Leadership Skills: Strong ability to motivate and manage a team, with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Customer Focus: Demonstrated experience in delivering exceptional customer service and the ability to manage customer relationships effectively.
  • Sales Skills: Knowledge of sales processes and the ability to promote products and services to customers.
  • Problem-Solving: Ability to handle operational issues and customer complaints, providing effective solutions in a timely manner.
  • Organisational Skills: Strong ability to multitask, manage time effectively, and handle a fast-paced work environment with attention to detail.
  • Technical Knowledge (Essential): Basic knowledge of automotive systems and terminology is required.

Ausden Clark is an equal opportunities employer, values diversity and is strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all. We believe this is the only acceptable way to conduct business and the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.

So, if you’re suitable for our Garage Coordinator position and like what we are offering, please call us on 0116 262 9492, or email sharon@ausdenclark.co.uk.

Join Ausden Clark Garage Services and fine-tune your future.

Job Vacancy: MOT Tester & Technician

We're Hiring 2024 Mot Tester Technician

Join our dynamic team of highly skilled vehicle technicians.

Are you someone who has a passion for vehicle mechanics and an aptitude for automotive work? At Ausden Clark Garage Services, we’re going through an exciting phase of expansion, and so we’re actively seeking a skilled individual to join our team for the role of MOT Tester & Technician. As the demand for our garage services continues to grow, we invite you to seize this opportunity and become an integral part of our driving force.

If you’re ready to combine your expertise in MOT testing with the ability to handle vehicle mechanics, we welcome you to become an essential gear in our dynamic team!

A bit about us:

  • Over 40 years of history within the industry

  • Based on Murrayfield Road, Leicester (LE3 1UW)
  • We have 6 car and van ramps, 2 commercial pits and 2 MOT testing lanes for class 4, 5, and 7
  • We cover maintenance contracts, repairs, servicing on commercial vehicles and cars with a continuous flow of MOTs
  • Our employees can also benefit from ongoing training and development opportunities to help progress their careers
  • We’ve teamed up with Mattioli Woods to create a health and wellbeing plan with a benefits package for all staff
  • We strongly believe in being a team, so we hold regular events to bring everyone together to enjoy nights out and trips away
  • Every member of Ausden Clark is a valued part of the team and so we go the extra mile to recognise everyone individually, and just one of the ways we do this is with birthday recognitions. We give everyone a birthday card, a message, and a gift for that special day of the year
  • We offer staff discount on MOTs, repairs and maintenance
  • We have a flexible company pension scheme which allows you to dictate how much you wish to pay in and the company then contributes based on your desired figure
  • We provide our garage staff with high quality custom overalls and starter pack
  • We have built a strong relationship with our customers, one in particular is a coach day trip and holiday provider, and so we’ve teamed up with them to offer staff discounts on their day trips, holidays and LCFC away travel

Why join the team:

  • Guaranteed 44 hours per week, Monday – Friday
  • Negotiable salary based on experience
  • Exciting and varied work
  • Health and wellbeing plan, retail benefits and more
  • Various staff bonuses available
  • Social events throughout the year
  • Company overalls
  • 5.6 Weeks annual leave
  • Birthday recognition scheme
  • Company pension system
  • Discounts on car and van maintenance
  • Discounts on coach hire, day trips, and coach holidays
  • Friendly and welcoming team
  • Opportunities to progress your career
  • Opportunities to gain a coach licence

The ideal candidate should:

  • Hold a valid MOT testing licence
  • Hold a full UK Driving Licence with less than 6 points
  • Have a high level of technical skill
  • Be flexible and able to multitask
  • Work well within a team environment
  • Able to diagnose, identify and rectify
  • Have good communication skills with a customer-focused attitude

Ausden Clark is an equal opportunities employer, values diversity and is strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all. We believe this is the only acceptable way to conduct business and the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.

So, if you’re an MOT Tester and Technician and like what we are offering, please call us on 0116 262 9492, or email connie@ausdenclark.co.uk.

Join Ausden Clark Garage Services and fine-tune your future.

Job Vacancy: Coach Driver

We're Hiring 2024 Coach Driver

Join our outstanding team of exceptional drivers.

Are you someone who finds joy in the freedom of the open road, fueled by a genuine passion for delivering exceptional service? At Ausden Clark, we’re embarking on an exciting expansion phase, and we’re on the lookout for talented individuals to join our team of dedicated drivers. As the demand for our services continues to grow, we invite you to seize this opportunity and become an integral part of our driving force.

At Ausden Clark, every mile is not just a route; it’s an adventure waiting to be explored. If you’re ready to combine your love for driving with a commitment to providing top-notch service, we welcome you to be a part of our dynamic team!

A bit about us:

  • We have a team of over 40 full-time drivers, and are looking to expand the team with more highly professional drivers.
  • We’ve teamed up with Mattioli Woods to create a health and wellbeing plan with a benefits package for all staff.
  • We offer a £1,200 annual bonus based on performance plus regular driving bonuses, for example, London work and job during antisocial hours, and more.
  • We strongly believe in being a team, so we hold regular events to bring everyone together to enjoy nights out and trips away.
  • We offer different shift patterns and weekend off rotas so you can plan your social life and know when your working and when your not.
  • Every member of Ausden Clark is a valued part of the team and so we go the extra mile to recognise everyone individually, and just one of the ways we do this is with birthday recognitions. We give everyone a birthday card, a message, and a gift for that special day of the year.
  • We have a team of friendly cleaning staff ensuring your coach is looked after at the end of the day and you can go home and enjoy more time at home with peace of mind.
  • As part of Ausden Clark, we have Garage Services, where you can get discounted MOTs and reduced prices on repairs and maintenance.
  • We give 28 days of holiday including bank holidays with the additional ability to purchase more holiday through the use of banked hours.
  • We have a flexible company pension scheme which allows you to dictate how much you wish to pay in and the company then contributes based on your desired figure.
  • Every employee receives a high quality Ausden Clark uniform and starter pack after an initial 3-month trial period.
  • Each driver is allocated their own coach, we do this as we firmly believe that its important to have a coach that you feel at home with which improves standards makes for an all-round better experience for all.
  • Keeping up to date with CPC courses is a focus for us, so we have bespoke and online courses available for our driving team. These are completely free for our drivers and can be taken in our on-site training room or even at home.
  • We have built a strong relationship with our customers, one in particular is a coach day trip and holiday provider, and so we’ve teamed up with them to offer staff discounts on their day trips, holidays and LCFC away travel.
  • Our work is a mixed variety of work including private school contracts, private hire, European travel and UK breaks, travelling all over the UK and beyond.
  • We are based on the west side of Leicester just off of junction 21 of the M1. Our modern depot comprises on two yards for our 45-coach fleet, excellent driver facilities, our head offices, and our Garage Services centre.

Why join the team:

  • Guaranteed 45 hours pay every week
  • Health and wellbeing plan, retail benefits and more
  • Performance and credited bonus scheme in excess of £1,200 per year
  • Social events throughout the year
  • Mixed working pattern
  • Company uniform
  • 28 days holiday including bank holidays, plus a holiday purchase scheme
  • Birthday recognition scheme
  • Company pension system
  • Cleaners to look after the coaches
  • Discounts on car and van maintenance
  • Free CPC training given
  • Discounts on coach hire, day trips, and coach holidays
  • Mixed work including schools, private hire, UK and European travel

The ideal candidate should:

  • Hold a valid PCV license
  • Hold a full UK Driving Licence with less than 6 points
  • 21 or above and have held a driving licence for at least 2 years
  • Hold a valid CPC card (although courses can be provided)
  • Be DBS-approved
  • Have an excellent driving record
  • Have a high level of driving skill
  • Have a good knowledge of the UK road network, European knowledge will be an advantage also
  • Be flexible with working hours and aware that coach driving can involve anti social hours
  • Have good communication skills with a customer-focused attitude
  • Be able to work within a team

Ausden Clark is an equal opportunities employer, values diversity and is strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all. We believe this is the only acceptable way to conduct business and the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.

So, if you’re an experienced coach driver and like what we are offering, please call us on 0116 262 9492, or email connie@ausdenclark.co.uk.

Join Ausden Clark and drive your future forward.