Valeting & Vehicle Logistics Manager
Hinckley
A highly organised, confident and hands-on Valeting & Vehicle Logistics Manager is required to take control of a team of 12 valeters at a busy automotive operation in Hinckley. This is a fully operational role not desk-based requiring strong leadership, high standards and excellent coordination across a fast-moving site.
The Role
You will oversee the valeting team and manage all vehicle movements between the main dealership, storage sites, preparation centre and other required locations.
Key responsibilities include:
Managing, supervising and motivating a team of 12 valeters
Allocating daily workloads and monitoring individual performance
Ensuring vehicles are cleaned, prepared and presented to required standards
Prioritising sold vehicles, customer collections, new stock and showroom units
Planning and coordinating vehicle movements across the Hinckley operation
Ensuring vehicles are in the correct location and ready on time
Organising drivers, collections, deliveries and internal movements
Working closely with sales, preparation and handover teams
Maintaining accurate vehicle-location and movement records
Monitoring attendance, punctuality, productivity and quality
Conducting daily briefings and setting clear priorities
Carrying out regular quality inspections
Managing valeting products, equipment and stock levels
Identifying delays or operational issues and resolving them quickly
Ensuring health & safety procedures are followed
Reporting performance and operational issues to senior management
The Person We Need
The successful candidate will be:
A strong, confident and respected people manager
Firm, fair and consistent with performance and conduct
Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities
Comfortable in a fast-paced, demanding operational environment
Focused on delivering consistently high presentation standards
Clear, direct and confident when giving instructions
Proactive, decisive and able to solve problems independently
Visible, hands-on and present throughout the operation
Experienced in valeting, vehicle preparation, logistics, transport or similar
Competent with basic computer systems and record-keeping
Holder of a full UK driving licence
Whats Offered A responsible management role within a large, growing automotive operation
The authority to organise the site and drive improvements
A fast-moving environment where strong leadership is recognised
Competitive salary based on experience
Opportunities for progression
This role suits an experienced Valeting Manager, Vehicle Preparation Manager, Yard Manager, Logistics Supervisor or Automotive Operations Manager with proven leadership in a busy automotive environment.
How to Apply
Please send your CV along with a short explanation of your experience managing teams, maintaining vehicle-presentation standards and coordinating vehicle logistics.
Octane Recruitment
Consultant Billy Olivier
WOOJ
Ref 31357
Octane Recruitment is a specialist Automotive and Motor Trade recruitment agency, working with main dealerships, bodyshops, tyre management companies, parts distribution centres, independent garages, fleet operators, HGV companies, import centres and manufacturers across the UK. We recruit across the motor trade and related indust
Valeting & Vehicle Logistics Manager in Hinckley employer: Octane Recruitment
Octane Recruitment is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that values teamwork and professional growth. Located in Birdholme, employees benefit from a comprehensive package including a pension scheme, life assurance, and generous holiday allowance, making it an ideal place for those seeking a rewarding career in the automotive sector.
