At a Glance
- Tasks: Gain hands-on experience in operational leadership across multiple sites.
- Company: Join BCA, the UK's largest B2B used vehicle service.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, company car, and a pathway to permanent management roles.
- Other info: Flexible travel required; excellent career growth opportunities await you.
- Why this job: Develop your leadership skills while making a real impact in the automotive industry.
- Qualifications: GCSEs in English and Maths, and a passion for operational leadership.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 41000 £ per year.
About The Role
Salary: £33,000 + company car
Location: Regional role (one position per region) South East, South West, Midlands, North and Scotland. As this is a regional role, flexibility to travel regularly across multiple sites is essential.
Working Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday – Friday with some weekend working included on a rota basis.
Job Status: Fixed term contract with a pathway towards a permanent management role within the Operational divisions (Remarketing).
Join the UK’s largest B2B used vehicle service. At BCA, we’re altogether, more. More than just a normal vehicle remarketing company. More than just any other place to work. We’re Europe’s largest vehicle remarketing company, the backbone of the UK’s automotive supply chain, the best place to build the career you want.
About the Programme
The Operations Leadership Academy has been designed to develop future leaders across our Vehicle Remarketing Centres. Over a two-year period, you’ll gain practical experience across key operational areas including:
- Production
- Yard Logistics
Alongside your operational rotations, you’ll complete a Level 4 relevant Operational/Project Management qualification, receive mentoring from experienced leaders and gain valuable exposure to the wider business. By the end of the programme, you’ll have developed the skills, experience and leadership capability needed to progress into a management role.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Operational Development
Rotate through Aftersales, Production, Value Enhancement and Yard operations to gain hands-on experience. Support daily site activities whilst maintaining high standards of safety, quality and efficiency. Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance performance and customer service. Support managers with operational planning, resource allocation and workflow management. Develop leadership skills including communication, coaching and team engagement. Build strong relationships across multiple sites and teams. Support managers in resolving operational challenges and driving performance.
- Learning & Qualification
Successfully complete the Level 4 Operational/Project Management qualification. Apply learning directly into operational environments. Participate in structured training, mentoring and performance review activities.
- Regional Experience
Work across different sites and departments to broaden your operational knowledge. Adapt quickly to different teams, challenges and working environments. The role will be based from a suitable Auction Centre on the region, whilst providing regional support when needed. Demonstrate readiness for a management position by the end of the programme. Take ownership of your personal and professional development. Build the skills and confidence required to become a future leader within UK Remarketing.
What We’re Looking For
- A strong interest in operational leadership and people management.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work flexibly across multiple locations.
- Strong problem-solving skills and a desire to learn.
- Self-motivated, organised and capable of managing competing priorities.
- Resilient and adaptable in a fast-paced environment.
- Proactive approach with a willingness to take ownership and accountability.
- Ability to build positive relationships and credibility with colleagues and stakeholders.
- A customer-focused mindset.
- Full UK driving licence.
- GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths Grade 4/C or above.
- Previous experience in an operational, logistics, automotive or production environment.
- Exposure to team leadership, coordination or supervisory responsibilities.
Duration: 24 Months
Rotations Include:
- Production
- Yard Operations
- Additional business placements across BCA Central Support Functions
Outcome: Although we cannot guarantee a permanent role at the end of the programme, there will be opportunities to secure a permanent role within BCA upon successful completion of the programme.
Our policy is to employ the best-qualified people and provide equal opportunity for the advancement of employees including promotion and training and not to discriminate against any person because of gender, race, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religion, belief, or disability. Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and we will be happy to accommodate.
As the automotive industry changes, we’re changing with it - putting our people in the front seat for the journey. We’re the number one in what we do for a reason and that’s because of the people we have on our teams. If you want to be a part of a business like this; unrivalled, exciting and appreciative of the work you do, join BCA.
We are proud to be Level 1 Disability Confident and committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible. Our policy is to employ the best qualified people and provide equal opportunity for the advancement of employees including promotion and training and not to discriminate against any person because of gender, race, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religion, belief, or disability.
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