Arval UK Ltd
Location
Solihull, West Midlands | United Kingdom
Job description
Vehicle Technical Executive
Birmingham Office - Hybrid
About the role
An exciting opportunity as a Vehicle Technical Executive at Arval UK based in our Solihull, Birmingham office. In this role, your focus will be to ensure repairs are managed efficiently whilst managing cost and having a clear view on the impacts of our actions in relation to vehicle downtime.
As an experienced vehicle Technical expert, you'll use your knowledge of Cars, Light Commercial Vehicles, Electric and hybrid vehicles to manage maintenance, whilst also at points seeking alternative suppliers and solution. This is a fast paced role that will utilise your industry knowledge to think fast on your feet.
We currently lease out over 180,000 vehicles in the UK, which need maintenance, servicing and repair from time to time and by using your technical expertise, you'll be authorising work requests via the 1Link system and where necessary challenge suppliers and suggesting an alternative, more cost effective solution.
You'll be pivotal to providing technical assistance to both internal and external customers, as well as providing assistance to the wider Fleet Services teams. Using your excellent communication skills you will build relationships with internal customers, drivers and garages, this will be key to your success in this role.
With your fantastic attention to detail, you'll ensure the systems and databases are kept upto date and accurate at all times.
What's in it for you?
As a Vehicle Technical Executive is a pay zone level A4 , which includes a salary up to £28,000 plus upto £1,100 bonus per annum.
Starting salary is dependent on previous skills and experience.
Working week is 40 hours Monday to Friday. We operate a hybrid working option, this gives you up to 2 days working from home per week; You will be eligible, once training is complete and you are fully competent in the role. We are a family-friendly employer with a culture based on trust, autonomy and flexibility and believe everyone has a voice and the opportunity to make an impact.
You will also enjoy the outstanding benefits including;
About You
Ideally, you will be a qualified motor vehicle technician with NVQ level 2/3 equivalent with knowledge of the 1Link system. Electric and Hybrid experience would be beneficial.
We are looking for an energetic and confident individual with excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, but particularly on the phone. You will need to have proven customer service skills and be able to build relationships quickly and be comfortable challenging the decisions of garages.
Key Skills Required:
This is a challenging role and a lot will be expected. However, for the right person, the perfect opportunity to display what you can deliver and develop within your career at Arval UK.
About Us
We are Europe's No.1 vehicle leasing provider with a clear vision for sustainable mobility. Mobility is as simple as someone moving from point A to point B, however and whenever they choose. We know that for 2021 and beyond, being innovative and creative, developing existing products and introducing new ones quickly into the mix is what our customers want, whilst we also focus on leading the way forward on Climate Action within the mobility industry. Luckily, at Arval, we have an excellent pedigree in all things mobility, and the launch of our five year plan, Arval Beyond, puts us out in front, leading the way.
We truly believe all our Journey Makers help us shape our story - and make history in the process. Come, join our family, and be part of it too.
Culturally, we are a friendly bunch - more human, than corporate. We expect a lot but know that works both ways so offer our Journey Makers a fantastic employee experience end to end.
Application process
Following application, you will contacted by our of our internal recruitment professionals.
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Salary
£28k per annum
