Assistant General Manager – Operations
Wyton
Competitive salary
40 hours a week (Monday – Friday)
Accelerate your career with a company that leads the way!
Manheim Vehicle Services (part of the Cox Automotive Group) 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
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Your birthday off every year - paid
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One annual Well-Being Day for you to relax and recharge
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One paid Charity Day to give back and support a cause that matters to you
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Opportunities for career progression across the Cox Automotive network
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Competitive pension scheme
About The Role
We are looking for an experienced Assistant General Manager – Operations to join our team in Wyton.
This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated operational leader with experience in automotive refurbishment, production or logistics who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys leading high-performing teams.
What You’ll Be Doing
You will oversee the day-to-day operation of our Inspection, Quality Control, Imagery, Valet, Arrivals and Despatch Teams, ensuring vehicles move efficiently through the site whilst delivering exceptional quality and customer service.
Key responsibilities include:
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Leading and developing managers and team leaders across multiple operational departments.
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Driving operational efficiency, productivity and continuous improvement.
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Delivering customer SLAs, KPIs and quality standards.
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Planning resources and managing workforce requirements effectively.
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Monitoring budgets and identifying cost-saving opportunities.
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Working collaboratively with the wider management team to maximise site performance.
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Building strong customer relationships and attending client meetings where required.
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Promoting employee engagement, recognising success and supporting team development.
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Managing Health & Safety compliance across operational areas.
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Championing Cox Automotive's values by leading with integrity and bringing out the best in your team.
What We’re Looking For
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Previous leadership experience within an automotive, production, manufacturing or logistics environment.
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A proven track record of managing large operational teams.
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Experience delivering against KPIs and customer SLAs.
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Strong knowledge of operational planning, budgeting and headcount management.
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A passion for continuous improvement and process optimisation.
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Excellent communication, leadership and problem-solving skills.
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A commitment to delivering exceptional customer service and maintaining high Health & Safety standards.
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.
Cox Automotive is the world’s largest automotive service organisation. We
provide dependable solutions that improve performance and profitability
throughout the vehicle lifecycle to manufacturers, fleets, and retailers.
Our businesses are organised around our customers’ core needs across vehicle
solutions, mobility, remarketing, funding, and retail.
