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Hire Desk Manager Pay rate: £32,000 - £35,000 + bonuses Contract: Type: Tempoary to Permanent Location: Bury St Edmunds Start Date: ASAP We are looking for Hire Desk Manager to start ASAP for our client based in Bury St Edmunds, with all the support from our experienced Driver Hire team. The successful Hire Desk Manager will receive: £32,000 - £35,000 depending on experience Depot performance bonuses up to £5,000 per year Overtime 22 days holiday + bank holidays +1 holiday day per year of service. Guaranteed 45hrs per week per day. Referral Bonus - Introduce a friend to us and you receive a bonus! What to expect as a Hire Desk Manager: Working Monday to Friday on a 45hr week you will have the following duties: Lead and manage the day-to-day operation of the Hire Desk and Transport function. Recruit and develop team members & ensure adequate staffing cover. Drive add-on sales by promoting selling of consumables and accessories. Oversee stock control of consumables and resale items, ensuring availability and re-ordering where required. Ensure accurate and timely processing of on-hires, off-hires, exchanges, and transport activity using company systems. Monitor transport performance to ensure deliveries and collections meet agreed timescales. Resolve customer queries & hire issues efficiently. Work closely with the Workshop Manager to manage equipment availability and hire readiness Review key reports (hire, credit notes, live hire, customer). Ensure full compliance with Health & Safety standards and safe systems of work. As a Hire Desk Manager you must: Experience managing a hire desk Strong people management Focus on revenue growth and add on sales Organisational and administrative skills Ability to work under pressure Strong communication skills with staff & customers Good understanding of Health & Safety responsibilities. Have no more than 6 effective penalty points. No DG, DD or IN endorsements. Call us now on 01284 766722 or apply below - shifts available immediately! This position is commutable from Stowmarket, Newmarket. Ipswich, Needham Market and other areas nearby to Bury St Edmunds. Join the leading driving agency - 97% of our drivers say they're proud to work with us! JBRP1_UKTJ

Job title: Workshop Controller Department: Activate Accident Repair Location: AAR Mildenhall, Plot 41, Hampstead Avenue, Mildenhall, Suffolk, IP28 7AS Reports to: Bodyshop Manager Hours: 45 hours per week We’re looking for a Workshop Controller to join our team at Activate Accident Repair Mildenhall. Ensure service and repairs are carried out effectively and accurately to achieve the highest possible standards for technical quality within the Bodyshop. • Implement operational workshop loading system in line with company policy/procedures, ensuring all targets and deadlines are met or addressed., • Liaise with office logistics staff to monitor the number of vehicles coming into the site for repair., • Optimum utilisation of resources within area of responsibility as set out in targets., • Deliver exceptional customer service., • Awareness and compliance with Health and Safety requirements in the workshop, and responsibility of personal protection equipment worn by the staff in the areas of responsibility., • Responsible for notification of potential Health and Safety risk to the people who may be directly affected by the risk., • Monitor and control workshop output and efficiencies., • Verbal explanation of the repair procedure and process to the workshop and customers and variable levels of understanding., • Implement the use of workshop equipment when allocating tasks., • Ability to value a vehicle at a market value in order to determine the repairable economics of a damaged vehicle., • Adhere to material wastage targets.Ensure no customer vehicle or contents is damaged/lost while vehicles under repair., • An understanding of the repair industry, vehicle legislation and trade practices., • Knowledge of all aspects of Health and Safety including an understanding of the provisions of E.P.A. and Risk Assessment., • Computer literate., • Leadership and coaching attributes., • Knowledge of repair process., • Vehicle construction knowledge., • The ability to work under pressure., • 33 days holiday (including bank holidays), • Quarterly bonus scheme, • Health Shield cash health plan for all, • Annual pay review, • Enhanced Maternity / Paternity / shared parental / adoption pay, • Life assurance: three times basic salary, • Free breakfast cereals and milk daily, • Free fruit – every Monday, • Free breakfasts sent to site every Wednesday Activate Group is a growing UK business approaching 1,000+ team members nationwide. We value our people and offer genuine development and progression opportunities. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Sealey is recruiting a Parts Department Supervisor based in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk. This permanent role offers a competitive salary and benefits package. You will support the manager in the Parts Department, manage part numbers and BOMs, place orders, and assist with stock control and QC issues. The role requires leadership, technical knowledge of workshop tools, and strong teamwork to ensure smooth operations. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Here at Sealey, we are seeking to recruit aParts Department Supervisor to join ourteam based in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk.You will join us on a permanent basis andin return, you will receive a competitive salaryplus benefits. Would you like to work for one of the UK's leading hand, power tool, and equipment distributors? Established since 1978, Sealey are the preferred choice for the trade within the automotive, agricultural, motorcycle, industrial and engineering market sectors. • To support the manager in the overall running of the Parts Department, • Creation of new part numbers, bill of materials and parts diagrams, • Placing new parts orders in accordance with the company policy, • Answer calls from our Call Centre and suggest alternative parts to use for out-of-stock products, • Assist with identification of un-labelled parts arriving into stock, • Assist with resolving QC issues for spare parts, including liaising with Workshop / QC, • Assist with stock control and stock management when required, • PC Literate with good keyboard skills, • Previous leadership experience, • Technical knowledge and understanding of workshop tools and machinery and their repair procedures, • Keen eye for detail, • Self-motivated and the ability to work well in a team, • Knowledge of AX, Excel and Adobe products as desirable, although full training will be given, • Comprehensive training on our telephone and computer systems and business processes, • 22 days holiday rising to 25 days after qualifying period (pro-rata for part-time hours), plus Public Holidays, • Pension scheme, • Life assurance scheme, • Health cash plan, • Staff discount on Dellonda and Sealey products, • Free on-site parking If you are interested in becoming aParts Department Supervisor and you feel your skill sets match the above criteria then. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Here at Sealey, we are seeking to recruit a Parts Department Supervisor to join our team based in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk. You will join us on a permanent basis and in return, you will receive a competitive salary plus benefits. Would you like to work for one of the UK’s leading hand, power tool, and equipment distributors? Established since 1978, Sealey are the preferred choice for the trade within the automotive, agricultural, motorcycle, industrial and engineering market sectors. • To support the manager in the overall running of the Parts Department, • Creation of new part numbers, bill of materials and parts diagrams, • Placing new parts orders in accordance with the company policy, • Answer calls from our Call Centre and suggest alternative parts to use for out-of-stock products, • Assist with identification of un-labelled parts arriving into stock, • Assist with resolving QC issues for spare parts, including liaising with Workshop / QC, • Assist with stock control and stock management when required, • PC Literate with good keyboard skills, • Previous leadership experience, • Technical knowledge and understanding of workshop tools and machinery and their repair procedures, • Keen eye for detail, • Self-motivated and the ability to work well in a team, • Knowledge of AX, Excel and Adobe products as desirable, although full training will be given, • Comprehensive training on our telephone and computer systems and business processes, • 22 days holiday rising to 25 days after qualifying period (pro-rata for part-time hours), plus Public Holidays, • Pension scheme, • Life assurance scheme, • Health cash plan, • Staff discount on Dellonda and Sealey products, • Free on-site parking #J-18808-Ljbffr

Job title: Vehicle Parts Manager Department: Activate Accident Repair Reports to: Bodyshop Manager Hours: 45 hours Location: AAR Mildenhall, Plot 41, Hampstead Avenue, Mildenhall, Suffolk, IP28 7AS You will be responsible for supporting the effective operation of the parts department. Excellent organisation and communication skills will help you to plan and coordinate vehicle parts to meet requirements. • Manage daily parts co-ordination of both internal and stock delivered., • Update parts ordering system., • Make sure all parts delivered to the site are checked off against the parts list for accuracy of order, correct parts, quantity, accidental damage and overall quality., • Ensure all relevant documentation for your department is correctly filled out and delivered to the designated departments on time., • Carry out monthly stock checks, which reconcile back to usage and suppliers' invoices., • Monitor and control resources within the parts department., • Work within internal procedures to achieve targets set out by your line manager., • Communicate to the Workshop Controller and reception any potential delays to a parts order arriving on site., • Input all parts delivery information into the Management system, and pass through all paperwork to the accounts department., • Excellent customer service and communication skills, including by telephone, email and in face-to-face situations., • Flexibility dealing with changes in demand, tasks, and processes., • Strong attention to detail., • Computer literate., • Work on own initiative, be proactive and manage customers and workload with little intervention from the management team., • Good time management and prioritisation skills., • 33 days holiday, • Personal health cash plan – claim back the cost of things like dentist and optical check ups, • Enhanced maternity / paternity / adoption / shared parental pay, • Life assurance: three times basic salary, • Free breakfasts and fruit, • Birthday surprise for everybody!, • Bonus scheme, • Full driving license with the correct classification to carryout duties, • Logistics experience, • Experience of vehicle appraisalExceptional communication and customer service skills #J-18808-Ljbffr

As a result of continued development a requirement has arisen for a manager with a background in sheet metal fabrication to undertake a pivotal role within an expanding mechanical manufacturing business. • Overall manufacturing management on a day to day basis and complete projects from initial design concept, manufacture through to on time delivery., • Leading and motivating managers and staff to meet exacting delivery deadlines under difficult circumstances., • Assessing current internal manufacturing operations and identifying areas for improvement within manufacture and the supporting systems/processes., • Working with sales to ensure the manufacturing process is competitively on delivery, cost and quality. The role will be highly visible with considerable autonomy. The ideal candidate will be HND+ qualified in a mechanical engineering or related discipline and have several years of experience managing and leading teams within a sheet metal fabrication environment. The ability to lead, motivate staff and to identify and deliver tangible improvements (change management) within the business is essential. Strong commercial awareness is a prerequisite. Likely to suit individuals with a background as (but not limited to): Workshop Manager, Sheet Metal Fabrication Manager, Engineering Manager, Project Manager, Manufacturing Engineering Manager, Production Manager, Production Engineering Manager. Salary is negotiable. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Berry Recruitment are recruiting for a Hire and Sales Co-ordinator to support a successful client in Bury St Edmunds. For this role, you will provide a prompt and efficient service to customers, ensuring all administration is completed accurately and on time. You will play a key role in maximising revenue through effective equipment management and add-on sales, while maintaining strong communication with internal teams and customers. • Handling all telephone enquiries and orders from customers and providing accurate equipment information, • Liaise with the Workshop and Drivers to ensure equipment availability and timely delivery and coordinate drivers for efficient delivery and collection of equipment., • Process on-hires, off-hires, and exchanges using Smart Office and using Smart Office for purchasing, equipment searches, internal transfers, stock control, and customer enquiries., • Actively sell consumables to meet monthly revenue targets for purchasing, equipment searches, internal transfers, stock control, and customer enquiries., • Report any customer rate or agreement issues to GM, sales admin, and Account Manager for resolution and assist GM and credit control with resolving invoice queries., • Strong organisational and administrative skills., • Excellent communication and customer service abilities., • Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines., • Proficiency in Smart Office or similar systems., • Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy. Hours: Monday to Friday. 7:30am until 4:30pm. Salary: Between £28,500 and £30,000 per annum. This role is a permanent position. We are committed to fair and inclusive recruitment. All applicants will be considered on the basis of their skills, experience, qualifications and ability to perform the role, and no applicant will be treated less favourably because of a protected characteristic under the Equality Act 2010. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Job title: Vehicle Parts Co-ordinator Department: Activate Accident Repair Reports to: Bodyshop Manager Hours: 45 hours We are looking for a Bodyshop Parts Co-ordinator to join our state-of-the-art Activate Accident Repair Mildenhall Bodyshop! You will be responsible for supporting the effective operation of the parts department. Excellent organisation and communication skills will help you to plan and coordinate vehicle parts to meet requirements. • Manage daily parts co-ordination of both internal and stock delivered., • Update parts ordering system., • Make sure all parts delivered to the site are checked off against the parts list for accuracy of order, correct parts, quantity, accidental damage and overall quality., • Ensure all relevant documentation for your department is correctly filled out and delivered to the designated departments on time., • Carry out monthly stock checks, which reconcile back to usage and suppliers' invoices., • Monitor and control resources within the parts department., • Work within internal procedures to achieve targets set out by your line manager., • Communicate to the Workshop Controller and reception any potential delays to a parts order arriving on site., • Input all parts delivery information into the Management system, and pass through all paperwork to the accounts department., • Excellent customer service and communication skills, including by telephone, email and in face-to-face situations., • Flexibility dealing with changes in demand, tasks, and processes., • Strong attention to detail., • Work on own initiative, be proactive and manage customers and workload with little intervention from the management team., • Good time management and prioritisation skills., • 33 days holiday, • Personal health cash plan – claim back the cost of things like dentist and optical check ups, • Enhanced maternity / paternity / adoption / shared parental pay, • Life assurance: three times basic salary, • Free breakfasts and fruit, • Birthday surprise for everybody!, • Full driving license with the correct classification to carryout duties, • Experience of vehicle appraisal, • Exceptional communication and customer service skills At Activate Group, looking after team members is a major priority, and we'll make sure you have all the support you need to succeed. From little perks like free fruit, breakfast cereals, and French pastries on a Friday, to impressive rewards for our employee of the month, we'll go out of our way to show how much we appreciate the effort you put in. Named by the Sunday Times as one of the UK's 100 fastest-growing private companies, we employ more than 700 team members nationwide. We work with some of the UK's largest fleets and insurance companies, supporting drivers that have been involved in a road accident at our contact centres in Halifax and Peterborough. We look after every step of the repair process, repairing vehicles at our own Activate Accident Repair body shops, and through a UK-wide network of independent repair partners. Want to know what it's like to work with us? Take a look at our values. They define who we are, and how we work with team members, customers and suppliers: • Make it happen – Be accountable. Take the initiative, work fast, and do a great job., • Strive for better – Be bold. Challenge the norm – make small improvements often., • Win together – Be a team-player. Win together, learn together, respect each other. Vehicle Parts Co-ordinator • Bury St Edmunds, United Kingdom #J-18808-Ljbffr

Salary: £33k - 34k per year + Benefits per annum Service Advisors, Dont you think you deserve to earn a market leading salary working as a Service Advisor? Working with a fabulous brand and a progressive, supportive dealer group. If so, The Recruitment Solution have the perfect role for you! The opportunity is based within their successful dealership in Suffolk. The ideal candidate will have main dealer experience, excellent customer service, upsales and administration skills. If you have experience with RTC, One Link and Kerridge this would be a distinct advantage. Why Apply for this Service Advisor vacancy? • You get to be a part of a great brand, who provide you with excellent support, • You will receive a fabulous package and benefits including; tax efficient car, pension, health care and dental, • Market leading £35,000+ OTE, • You will be responsible for meeting and greeting customers into the service reception, • Booking in vehicles, • Raising and closing job cards, • Gaining authorisations for work to be carried out, • Liaising with the workshop in regards to work in progress, • Arranging courtesy cars using the one link system, • Costing, invoicing, customer handovers and up-selling, • You will have main dealer experience, • Excellent customer service, upsales and administration skills, • Experience with RTC, One Link and Kerridge is advantageous If you feel this Service Advisor role is ideal for you, call Daniel Walton today on or send your CV to and one of our specialist consultants will be in touch. Alternatively you can call Daniel directly on . If you are looking for a fantastic opportunity within your already successful career and would like to join this highly successful prestige motor company then apply today! We have many different Motor Trade Jobs available from Service Manager, Service Team Leader, Aftersales Manager, Sales Executive, General Sales Manager, Sales Manager, Business Manager, Sales Admin, Body Shop Manager, Panel Beater, Dealer Principal, Motor Mechanic, Service Advisor, Bodyshop Estimator, Paint Sprayer, Motor Cycle Technicians & Mechanics, Vehicle Technician, Light Commercial Vehicle Technicians, HGV Fitters, Parts Advisor, Parts Manager, Workshop Controller, Trade Parts Representative, Fast Fit, Tyre Fitters, Warranty Administrator, Rental Advisor, Car Valetor, Collection & Delivery Drivers. Lots of Motor Trade Jobs throughout the UK. Call Us Now For Motor Trade Jobs, Working in Automotive Main Car Dealerships such as Mercedes, Audi, BMW, VW, Jaguar, Land Rover, Volvo, Bentley, Saab, Lexus, Toyota, Mazda, Ford, Peugeot, Renault, Citroen, Vauxhall, Nissan and many more. By submitting your details you agree to our T&Cs #J-18808-Ljbffr

Motorvogue are a forward-thinking company working with the following brands across 6 locations: Fiat, Fiat Professional, Abarth, Alfa Romeo, Jeep, CUPRA, SEAT, Hyundai, Citroen, Peugeot and Omoda & Jaecoo. With showrooms in Northampton, Bedford, King’s Lynn, Norwich, and Bury St Edmunds. Our sixth site opened in Dunstable in April 2024. We continue to grow and develop moving forward. We are looking for an experienced Service Advisor for our Fiat, Abarth, Citroen and Peugeot Aftersales department. • Excellent communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills, • An ability to be highly organised and able to prioritise workloads, • A positive attitude at all times and always lead by example, • Maximising service profitability through the use of professional sales techniques, • Sell additional products, services and repair works in a professional manner, • Ensure customer awareness of all products and services available, • Approach all customers and assist with requests, including requests regarding parts, vehicle sales and repairs, • Maintain effective liaison with sales, parts and workshop teams, • Ensure the tidiness of the reception desk to promote the professional image of the retail facility and that all displays / promotions, prices, materials etc are current and in first class condition., • Maintain a presence at the service reception desk, ensuring that all customer queries (whether in person or on the telephone) are answered or dealt with immediately, • Answer customers questions regarding technical problems in a manner that is easily understood and does not use excessive jargon, or find the appropriate member of staff to do so, • Pro-actively contact customers to update them on progress of work, • Notify customers promptly of completion of work, • Handle dissatisfied customers calmly and all customer complaints to be brought to the attention of the Service Manager, • Follow correct procedure when issuing loan cars to customers, ensuring all paperwork is completed correctly and copies of customer’s driving licence are obtained (when applicable), • Document all warranty work as per manufacturer requirements and retail policy and ensure the customer signs for all work undertaken, • Accurately maintain departmental systems, • Ensure compliance to all health and safety / environmental / company policies, • Undertake other tasks and responsibilities as requested by the front-of-house Service Manager, • Industry leading salary of £32,000 basic with an OTE of £36,000, • Bonus Scheme, • CBS Car Scheme, • Company pension, • 22 days holiday (Plus Bank Holidays), • You will also get your birthday off once probation has been passed. Think you’ve got what it takes? Then we would love to hear from you! We are proud to embrace our equal opportunities policy and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, sexual orientation and gender to apply. Due to a high number of applicants for recent roles, we regret that we are unable to respond to all applicants and should you not hear from us you should assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Motorvogue are a forward-thinking company working with the following brands across 6 locations: Fiat, Fiat Professional, Abarth, Alfa Romeo, Jeep, CUPRA, SEAT, Hyundai, Citroen, Peugeot and Omoda & Jaecoo. With showrooms in Northampton, Bedford, King’s Lynn, Norwich, and Bury St Edmunds. Our sixth site opened in Dunstable in April 2024. We continue to grow and develop moving forward. We are looking for an experienced Service Advisor for our Fiat, Abarth, Citroen and Peugeot Aftersales department. • Excellent communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills, • An ability to be highly organised and able to prioritise workloads, • A positive attitude at all times and always lead by example, • Maximising service profitability through the use of professional sales techniques, • Sell additional products, services and repair works in a professional manner, • Ensure customer awareness of all products and services available, • Approach all customers and assist with requests, including requests regarding parts, vehicle sales and repairs, • Maintain effective liaison with sales, parts and workshop teams, • Ensure the tidiness of the reception desk to promote the professional image of the retail facility and that all displays / promotions, prices, materials etc are current and in first class condition., • Maintain a presence at the service reception desk, ensuring that all customer queries (whether in person or on the telephone) are answered or dealt with immediately, • Answer customers questions regarding technical problems in a manner that is easily understood and does not use excessive jargon, or find the appropriate member of staff to do so, • Pro-actively contact customers to update them on progress of work, • Notify customers promptly of completion of work, • Handle dissatisfied customers calmly and all customer complaints to be brought to the attention of the Service Manager, • Follow correct procedure when issuing loan cars to customers, ensuring all paperwork is completed correctly and copies of customer’s driving licence are obtained (when applicable), • Document all warranty work as per manufacturer requirements and retail policy and ensure the customer signs for all work undertaken, • Accurately maintain departmental systems, • Ensure compliance to all health and safety / environmental / company policies, • Undertake other tasks and responsibilities as requested by the front-of-house Service Manager, • Industry leading salary of £32,000 basic with an OTE of £36,000, • Bonus Scheme, • CBS Car Scheme, • Company pension, • 22 days holiday (Plus Bank Holidays), • You will also get your birthday off once probation has been passed. Think you’ve got what it takes? Then we would love to hear from you! We are proud to embrace our equal opportunities policy and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, sexual orientation and gender to apply. Due to a high number of applicants for recent roles, we regret that we are unable to respond to all applicants and should you not hear from us you should assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. #J-18808-Ljbffr