Total 5 Transportation / Logistics job vacancies in Exeter, EX2 9JU

Job Title: Vehicle Technician

Location: Exeter

Hours: Monday to Friday, with Saturday mornings on a rota

Salary: Up to £40,000 Basic + Bonus

Ref: OC18618

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Vehicle Technician to join our client's main dealership in Exeter. The successful Vehicle Technician will be responsible for diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining a variety of vehicles makes and models.

Benefits:

• 25 days holiday rising with length of service - plus bank holidays.
• Access to the online rewards platform giving you cash back and discounts for multiple retailers.
• Preferential Service Rates.
• Colleague Purchase Scheme.
• Share Incentive Scheme.
• Pension.
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity.

Vehicle Technician Responsibilities:

• Diagnose and repair vehicle problems, including engine, transmission, brake, suspension, and electrical issues.
• Perform routine maintenance tasks, such as oil changes, tire rotations, and brake inspections.
• Use diagnostic tools and software to identify and resolve complex issues.
• Keep accurate records of all work performed and parts used.
• Communicate with customers about vehicle issues and repair recommendations.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.

Vehicle Technician Requirements:

• You will need to have experience as a vehicle technician and a relevant and up to date qualification.
• You will be a person who takes great pride in your work.
• You will have incredible attention to detail and an eye for spotting things others cannot.
• You will need a full valid UK driving licence.
• A stocked toolbox that you can use for work.

VTSTH

Consultant: Beatrice Dickinson

Octane Recruitment are a leading Recruitment agency specialising in Automotive, Motor trade, Engineering, OEM and various related industries.

We are recruiting across the UK for Vehicle Technician, Vehicle Mechanic, Commercial Vehicle Technician, Diagnostic Technician, Senior Technician, Master Technician, Mobile Vehicle Technician, PDI Technician, Prep Technician, MOT Tester, Fast Fit Technician, LCV Technician, Light Commercial Technician, HGV Technician, Bus Technician, LGV Technician, HGV Engineer, HGV Mechanic, HGV Fitter, Workshop Controller, Workshop Supervisor, Workshop Support, Senior Controller, Workshop Manager, Workshop Foreman, Workshop Engineer

Octane Recruitment cover a variety of different sectors including Technical, Mechanical, Engineering, Sales, Service, Aftersales, Bodyshop, Fleet & Rental Management, Accounts, Finance, Marketing, & Payroll, Managerial, Logistics, Parts, Administration, Call Centre / Contact Centre, Senior Appointments, Head Office Positions and Confidential Appointments.

An exciting new 3.5t Driver opportunity at DX!



All about you

You will be friendly, hard-working and love the buzz of getting things done. We value team players and here at DX we are committed to providing our people with the technical and personal skills to progress their careers.



About us

We are a leading independent parcel, mail and logistics services company operating throughout the UK and Ireland delivering the important things in life. DX Freight provides next-day or scheduled delivery services for parcels and freight, as well as comprehensive logistics solutions, including warehouse management and the operation of customer-liveried vehicles. Our brand is what we do every day and our values set the tone for how we want our colleagues to go about their business of delivering the Delivered Exactly promise.



What will it feel like to be part of our team?

At DX, we know our people are our foundation of success. We are passionate about your career progression with us. We strive to develop and promote from within whenever we can, so if you want to develop your career DX will provide the training and the opportunities!



Role summary:

To deliver customers' products to the required premises ensuring all customers receive exceptional customer service as part of a multi-drop delivery route. The driver will ensure that all products are transported by van safely to the customers' premises, treating their freight as if it were their own.



Key responsibilities

-Proven track record of driving 3.5t vehicles in a safe and legal manner ensuring compliance with all legal requirements

-Delivering goods to customers' premises ensuring deliveries are made within customer Service Level Agreements

-Good geographical knowledge and the ability to navigate using maps whilst gaining local knowledge

-Takes pride in delivering exceptional customer service and has the ability to build a rapport with others

-Solving customer problems at the point of delivery



Additional information on this role

A current driving licence is essential for this role. This is an active role and a great opportunity to thrive in a fantastic team environment and grow with the company.



Benefits:

-Competitive Rates of Pay

-Company Funded Health Cash Plan

-Holidays: 20 days increasing with length of service + bank holidays

-Long Service Recognition scheme

-Enhanced Maternity & Paternity

-Company Pension Scheme

-Life Assurance

-Employee Assistance programme including 24/7 Virtual GP

-DX Discounts Portal

-Opportunity to obtain additional licences (C / C+E)

-Excellent opportunities for career progression and more!!



We look forward to hearing from you!

Vehicle Damage Assessor

Basic Salary: Up to £45,000 DOE

Location : Exeter

Working hours: 08:00-17:30 Mon-Fri

Our client is looking for a talented and efficient Vehicle Damage Assessor / Vehicle Estimator to join this leading team.

Qualifications required for a Vehicle Damage Assessor / Vehicle Estimator:

You will have served a recognised apprenticeship as a Vehicle Damage Assessor and gained a technical qualification (such as NVQ / ATA /IMI/ SVQ)

You must have previous experience working as a Vehicle Damage Assessor within a busy body shop and be a strong team player with a self-motivation to earn bonus hours

You will work to the highest standard and demonstrate a sound up-to-date knowledge of vehicle repair techniques using Audatex

Must have previous experience as a Vehicle Damage Assessor, must have a ATA qualified and ideally have an up to date Audatex certificate

Duties of a Vehicle Damage Assessor / Vehicle Estimator:

Be able to work efficiently in a fast-paced accident repair centre

Follow the correct repair techniques and produce work in line with factory specifications and customer satisfaction

Please contact Michael Godden at Tru Talent on 07743073044 or 01202 237129, using reference (VDA - Exeter) or if you can 'Apply Now'.

Commercial Vehicle Sales Manager (Simply Vans) | Exeter | Full Time | OTE £45k+ per annum

Why Day's Rental

As one of the leading vehicle rental specialists in the UK, there has never been a more exciting time to join our team of customer focused professionals. With an expanding national network of locations, and fleet size of over 10,000 vehicles, our success is carried squarely on the shoulders of the people we employ.

A subsidiary of the family run CEM Day Motor Group, Day's Rental was established in 1956 and is proud to uphold the principles and high standards embedded throughout the Group.

Award winning service, delivered by great people and made possible by the investment and trust we place in all our workforce, makes Day's Rental a great place to build a career on the motor industry.

Are you the right person for the job?

• The successful applicant will have a proven and successful record in commercial vehicle sales.
• Be capable of leading a sales team to achieve agreed targets
• Have excellent communication skills, both face to face and written
• Will be FCA authorised
• Be computer literate
• Have held a full UK driving licence for a minimum period of 12 months
• Be eligible to work in the UK

What will your role as a Commercial Vehicle Sales Manager look like?

• Report to the General Manager and leading a team of vehicle sales executives
• Dealing with customer sales enquiries, allocation of sales leads across the team
• Ensuring vehicle stock selection is balanced, priced correctly and well presented
• Ensuring the team achieves profitability to agreed sales targets
• Motivating and building team spirit

Employee benefits:

• Competitive salary
• 6.2 weeks annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays, based on contracted hours
• Contributory pension scheme *
• Life Assurance (death in service) *
• Staff discounts (vehicles, parts, servicing, vehicle hire, finance)
• Friends and Family discounted leasing
• Free on-site parking
• Cycle to work schemes
• Free and confidential access to BEN, employee assistance helpline available 24/7
• Development opportunities within Days Motor Group

* Eligibility after qualifying period of continuous service

Day's takes great pride in its achievements, attributing its success to the fundamental principles that underpin our Core Values. These values act as the guiding principles for all business interactions, and we firmly believe they are integral to upholding our high standards.

At Day's, we are immensely proud of our longstanding and continuing accreditation as an Investor in People employer, and we value the importance of every member of staff and their contribution to our business.

We believe that there is strength in diversity, and to further this we acknowledge that equality and inclusion are fundamental aspects of human life and a necessity for general wellbeing. At Day's we work continually to ensure that all our premises are welcoming and safe for everyone to be able to be their true self, and that we interact respectfully and collaboratively by showing that we care.

Without exception, we warmly welcome applications from people from all walks of life, who have the required skills and attributes. Should you need any assistance in relation to any aspect of our recruitment process, please don't hesitate to contact us at

Commercial Vehicle Sales Manager (Simply Vans)| Exeter | Full Time | OTE £45k+ per annum

As one of the leading vehicle rental specialists in the UK, there has never been a more exciting time to join our team of customer-focused professionals. With an expanding national network of locations and a fleet size of over 10,000 vehicles, our success is carried squarely on the shoulders of the people we employ.

A subsidiary of the family-run CEM Day Motor Group, Day’s Rental was established in 1956 and is proud to uphold the principles and high standards embedded throughout the Group. Simply Vans is our used commercial sales arm of the business.

Award-winning service, delivered by great people and made possible by the investment and trust we place in all our workforce, makes Day’s Rental a great place to build a career in the motor industry.

What can you expect in return?

• Pension scheme
• Bonus scheme
• Company vehicle
• Discounted uniform scheme
• Discounted staff rental scheme
• Free staff parking

Are you the right person for the job?

• The successful applicant will have a proven and successful record in commercial vehicle sales.
• Be capable of leading a sales team to achieve agreed targets
• Have excellent communication skills, both face to face and written
• Will be FCA authorised
• Be computer literate
• Have held a full UK driving licence for a minimum period of 12 months
• Be eligible to work in the UK

What will your role as a Commercial Vehicle Sales Manager look like?

• Report to the General Manager and leading a team of vehicle sales executives
• Dealing with customer sales enquiries, allocation of sales leads across the team
• Ensuring vehicle stock selection is balanced, priced correctly and well presented
• Ensuring the team achieves profitability to agreed sales targets
• Motivating and building team spirit

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