Careers | Vans North West Limited

Vans North West Ltd have been providing Light Commercial Vehicles to the UK market for 15 years

From humble beginnings in the North West, we are now recognised as one of the UK’s leading independent LCV dealerships. Operating from a specialised facility on the East Lancashire Road in St Helens on the edge of Haydock Industrial Estate, we supply vehicles across the North West, Merseyside, Cheshire, Lancashire and Greater Manchester. Our brand vision is based on being regarded as the UK’s leading van dealership, with a reputation for expertise, a standout personality and reliable service from a team of people who truly care.

Our core values include key word references to our business including:

Bold, Honest, Hardworking, Transparent, Caring and Proud.

Bold – Seeking to research and look for new and better ways of delivering for our clients is critical to our overall future strategy.
Honest – Our business is built on honesty, which helps instil trust from both customers, Suppliers and Employees.
Hard working – We believe success is only a bi-product of hard work. From the Owners and Directors down, we will always push hard to go the extra mile for customers and employees alike.
Transparent – We believe in sharing the mechanics of how we can be the cheapest and the best by offering transparency in our process and procedures. Our investment in Video Health checks is a testament to our transparent approach.
Proud – We are extremely proud of what we do, we are proud of how we do it and who we do it for, and we are proud to be chosen by the loyal customers who chose our products and services, and we are proud of our staff that make it all happen.

The existing team has a wealth of industry and management experience and we demand the highest standards from our employees, which in turn we reward with a great and competitive remuneration and exciting career opportunities.

If you share our values and feel you have what it takes to become part of Vans North West Ltd, then we’d like to hear from you.

Send your CV with a covering letter telling us why you would like to join our company and explain what skills and contributions you could make in any of the following sectors:

Job Description

Are you looking to work for an established company that values its people and is committed to providing a safe working environment?

Are you motivated, do you have a good eye for detail, and are you passionate about vehicles?

Exciting opportunities have arisen for quality Technicians to join us at Vans Northwest Ltd.

We will offer you a full time (45 hours per week) permanent job. This role will be full time, working 8.30am-6pm Monday - Friday but will require some overtime capability usually on Saturday mornings on a rota basis.

Starting rate of pay: negotiable depending on experience and ability, starting from £10 p/h rising to £13 per hour for a fully qualified, Master Techs with MOT tester status, plus a team-orientated productivity and best practice Bonus scheme of Circa £3500 per annum if all levels are achieved.

The opportunity comes with a conditional offer of an option on a works Van.

The opportunity

We are currently looking for experienced Vehicle technicians to join our team. Reporting to the Service Controller, the successful candidate will be responsible for carrying out diagnostic work, repairs and servicing of all vehicles in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications, ensuring every customer receives excellent customer service.

This position will be a perfect fit for someone who enjoys working in an active, physical role, has meticulous attention to detail and is a fantastic team player, and looking to progress and develop to the highest possible levels attainable in the industry.

More about the role:

• Carrying out diagnosis, repairs, servicing and MOTs to the highest standards
• Delivering high levels of quality and customer service at all times
• Ensuring all work is carried out observing all health and safety measures
• Delivering and collecting a variety of vehicles in keeping with the category of your licence entitlement

More about you:

• Full driving licence, with experience of driving different size vehicles
• Qualified Motor Vehicle Technician with industry experience
• Experience of working to tight deadlines
• Keen eye for detail
• Ability to work efficiently without supervision
• Punctual and reliable
• Have a flexible and positive approach to work

To apply, please forward your CV and a covering letter to John Oakes, Managing Director, via email to directors@vansalesnorthwest.co.uk

Job Description

Are you looking to work for an established company that values its people and is committed to providing a safe working environment?

Are you motivated, do you have a good eye for detail, and are you passionate about vehicles?
Exciting opportunities have arisen for Valeters to join us at Vans Northwest Ltd.

We will offer you a full time (45 hours per week) permanent job. This role will be full time, working 8.30am-6pm Monday - Friday and will include some weekend work.

Starting rate of pay: negotiable depending on experience, starting from £9 p/h

The opportunity

We are currently looking for a Vehicle Valeter to join our team. The successful candidate will predominantly be an on-site valeter, but will also have some driving responsibilities. You’ll be working outside and inside in all weathers to ensure new and used vehicles in our workshop are cleaned to a high standard.

As a Valeter you may also deal with customers and moving vehicles around the dealership. You will provide a high level of customer service while delivering and collecting a wide variety of vehicles customers. In this role you'll be working as part of a team to ensure vehicles are ready.

Valet experience is preferred but not essential, training can be provided for a candidate who demonstrates a high level of enthusiasm and the other required criteria.

This position will be a perfect fit for someone who enjoys working in an active, physical role, has meticulous attention to detail and is a fantastic team player.

More about the role:

• Preparation of new and used vehicles for display
• Cleaning of customer vehicles that have been in our workshop
• Cleaning the inside and outside of vehicles
• Checking stock levels of cleaning equipment
• Delivering and collecting a variety of vehicles in keeping with the category of your licence entitlement
• Inspecting vehicles up on delivery to ensure that any defects or damage is recorded, agreed and signed for by the delivery company

More about you:

• Full driving licence, with experience of driving different size vehicles
• Experience of working to tight deadlines
• Keen eye for detail
• Ability to work efficiently without supervision
• Punctual and reliable
• Have a flexible and positive approach to work

To apply, please forward your CV and a covering letter to John Oakes, Managing Director, via email to directors@vansalesnorthwest.co.uk

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