Who are we? Manheim Inspection Services are part of Cox Enterprises, a family run business with a 120 year history of innovation and embracing the next big thing. We are the largest worldwide automotive services organization and have 24,000 team members across the globe supporting over 40,000 customers. We thrive on what makes us different – and we empower our people, clients, and communities to come together and celebrate each other’s unique abilities and perspectives. Inclusion is an essential part of both our culture and our business strategy. This is one of the reasons we have been awarded 2nd best Automotive company to work for in the UK by Best Companies and 9th best company overall in the UK. Location: Sheffield (S26 6PB) About the role: This is an exciting opportunity for an individual with proven leadership skills. You will be overseeing a team of Inspectors and Drivers across two Hub locations providing industry-leading inspections and collections on behalf of our customers. Reporting to the Regional Operations Manager, you will be responsible for a team of Inspectors completing BVRLA end of lease inspections and a team of drivers facilitating the movement of vehicles on completion of the inspection. You will be accountable for ensuring the quality of inspections remains at a consistently high standard and your team have a detailed understanding of all procedures/policies as per customer requirements. You will also be responsible for covering a schedule of inspections as and when required. As well as supporting the team with day-to-day queries, you will also be responsible for the auditing, health and safety, training, and overall performance of the team. A good geographical knowledge of the Southeast region will be important as you will be planning your own schedules and supporting inspectors/drivers to ensure the most efficient and cost-effective routes are taken. The ideal candidate will be in or around the Surrey/Kent area where your hub sites will be located, although you may be asked to travel further afield should support be required in another region. Main responsibilities: To ensure that you and your team members are accurately inspecting vehicles to Manheim Standard Operating Procedure and BVRLA fair wear and tear. Full training on the standards and requirements will be delivered in your induction. Lead your team to accurately complete Inspections in line with predefined process/procedure and quality standards. People management, completing monthly one to ones, performance reviews, end of year assessments and providing feedback on any points of concern. Effective daily management of the team supporting them with all aspects of the role and keeping morale high. Auditing your team to confirm that standards are being met and taking action when to make improvements when necessary. Skills and experience required: Full UK driving License. Knowledge of vehicle derivatives. Experience with managing a team. Able to cope well under pressure and work effectively. Basic mechanical knowledge an advantage. Computer literate – able to use a tablet, mobile phone and access platforms such as Teams. Good verbal and written communication skills, our customers are at the heart of everything we do and delivering great experience is a must. Benefits to working for Cox Automotive Company Car Access to Gear Up which provides online and store discounts with a range of retailers Reward & recognition scheme through our Gear up platform Holiday purchase scheme Two paid volunteer days per annum to support charitable organizations within your community Uniform provided Onsite parking facilities Employee Assistance Program and Well-being hub Life Assurance Cover Pension scheme Discounts at our Auctions STRICTLY NO AGENCIES PLEASE We work with a carefully selected set of recruitment agencies and we're not looking to add to our PSL. We do not accept unsolicited agency CV's sent to the recruitment team or directly to the hiring manager. We will not be responsible for any fees related to unsolicited CV's INDOR 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.