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Volkswagen celebrated 55 years of trading in the UK in 2008 and 2007 marked the 30th anniversary of the Golf GTI. Naturally, we're very proud of our heritage - few car manufacturers have produced so many legendary cars as Volkswagen.

Our success and longevity is built on foundations of quality, considered innovation and integrity. It follows that these qualities are also what our people bring to the business and its success.

In the UK we are one of the largest importers of vehicles, employing nearly 600 people nationwide across franchising, marketing, customer service, operations, sales and fleet. With such a workforce, Volkswagen truly believe that "it's not just the car, it’s the people" that make the difference!

Opportunities to work for Volkswagen UK exist at our Head Office in Milton Keynes and across the UK both for the Volkswagen Group and our Retail network.

7 jobs from Volkswagen Group
Job Title Volkswagen Master Technician - Birmingham
Salary/rate £28000 - £32000/annum inc' OTE
Location Birmingham
Job Number 104231043
Posted 21/02/2012 (14:37)
Agency/Employer Volkswagen Group
DescriptionRegister your CV This exciting opportunity exists within our Birmingham Volkswagen Retailer

**Please note: all candidates must follow the on-line application process**

With over 250 franchised retailers across theUKoffering outstanding working environments, the brand continues to grow year on year.

Volkswagen Master Technician

Overall Objective:

Accurately and skilfully undertake the repair and servicing of vehicles
Support the Workshop Controller in the running of the service facility
Detect and diagnose faults and establish work required
Deal with all customers directly in a customer-facing role and fulfil all tasks to the customer's complete satisfaction

Key Tasks:

Objective: Accurately and skilfully undertake the repair and servicing of vehicles

Perform service and advanced diagnostic repair work as directed and in accordance with established and documented procedures, as well as conducting routine service work
Analyse work orders carefully to understand a vehicle's condition, the accuracy of the diagnosis and what work has been agreed to
Maintain the highest standards of workmanship in line with the latest technical guidance and evolving technical practice
Document completed work orders, ensuring hours and materials used are accurately and appropriately recorded and all warranty material is kept and returned to the Warranty Clerk

Objective: Support the Workshop Controller in the running of the service facility

Assist the Workshop Controller in scheduling and prioritising work, advising on service work requirements that affect service prioritisation and supervising the completion of jobs to ensure that the highest standards of workmanship are achieved
Act as guide and mentor to junior level technicians, providing them with technical advice on work where required and assist the Workshop Controller with the induction of new staff

Objective: Detect and diagnose faults and establish work required

Test vehicles and provide diagnostic reports to the Workshop Controller and service reception
Observe, recognise and report on vehicle and component serviceability
Conduct pre-service booking discussions with customers to resolve any issues, using customer-facing skills to understand and interpret faults leading to an accurate diagnosis
Communicate with staff and customers over fault diagnosis in a clear, unambiguous way

Objective: Deal with all customers directly in a customer-facing role and fulfil all tasks to the customer's complete satisfaction

Meet customers at new vehicle handover, setting up the vehicle and demonstrating technical features to customers as required
Receive customers courteously, in line with the Volkswagen quality programme
For post-service booking communicate clearly and unambiguously when explaining a fault diagnosis or work required

Objective: Ensure all work is completed safely and complies with retailer, manufacturer and industry guidelines

Ensure vehicles comply Volkswagen and industry safety standards when returned to customer and any faults have been reported and noted on the job card
Ensure all health and safety, environmental and recycling policies, plus all internal policies and procedures are adhered to, focusing on customer needs and building upon the professional reputation of the retail facility
Ensure the correct maintenance of tools, equipment and other materials in accordance with company policy

This role would be best suited to an individual with a proven Master Technician background within a Volkswagen Retailer or another VAG Brand dealership.

**Strictly No Agencies**


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Job Title Sales Executive - Whitchurch - Volkswagen - Ross-On-Wye
Salary/rate £10000 - £45000/annum
Location Ross-On-Wye, Hereford & Worcestershire
Job Number 104230980
Posted 21/02/2012 (10:04)
Agency/Employer Volkswagen Group
DescriptionRegister your CV This exciting opportunity exists within our Whitchurch Volkswagen Retailer

**Please note all applicants must follow the on line recruitment process**

As a Sales Executive, your Key Objectives will be:

Objective: Sell maximum number of vehicles possible

Achieve and strive to exceed all monthly and annual sales and associated product targets as set by the Sales Manager / Operations Manager

Record each sales opportunity, contact and follow-up accurately onto a daily activity control sheet

Assist the Sales Manager / Operations Manager in planning sales campaigns and promotions to maximise sales

Keep up-to-date on competitor's products, prices and specifications

Introduce and follow-up suitable sales prospects

Objective: Achieve maximum profitability on sales

Conduct accurate and fair used vehicle appraisals for final valuation with the Sales Manager / Operations Manager

Ensure all payments for vehicles are complete for each transaction

Negotiate sales for maximum profitability within limits of authority

Objective: Ensure highest degree of customer satisfaction to achieve customer loyalty

Ensure that all invoices, statements and other communications to customers are clearly comprehensive and have been explained verbally

Consult with customers to discover and understand their needs and address customer hesitation and resistance appropriately

Approach and receive customers promptly and courteously at all times

Ensure pre-delivery inspection and any sanctioned repairs / servicing are carried out and that customers are notified of delays, changes in requirements and specification of the vehicle outstanding to ensure a satisfactory vehicle handover

Handle dissatisfied customers calmly, resolve complaints with sensitivity and involve the Sales Manager / Operations Manager when needed

Objective: Ensure customer awareness of options, accessories, extended warranty and finance facilities

Ensure timely and accurate completion of finance proposals and documentation

Ensure extensive and up-to-date knowledge regarding pricing, options, warranties, colours, standard equipment and specifications etc

Objective: Help retailer to achieve industry-leading standards of customer care and process efficiency

Plan and prepare for the daily sales meeting and conform with retailer reporting requirements

Ensure the details of vehicle transaction are accurately documented and registered with the Sales Administration office

Maintain internal and external vehicle displays and showroom staffing levels in line with Volkswagen policy

Operate a 'share best practice policy'

**Strictly No Agencies**


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Job Title Service Advisor - Manchester Volkswagen
Salary/rate £16000 - £24000/annum
Location Manchester, Greater Manchester
Job Number 104230391
Posted 15/02/2012 (14:25)
Agency/Employer Volkswagen Group
DescriptionRegister your CV This exciting opportunity exists within our Manchester Volkswagen Retailer

**Please note: all candidates must follow the on-line application process**

Please note: All candidates must follow the online application process.

As a Service Advisor, your Key Objectives will be:

Objective: Maximise service profitability through the use of professional sales techniques

Sell additional products, services and repair works in a professional manner

Objective: Maximise customer awareness of all available retailer services

Ensure customer awareness of all products and services available

Approach all customers and assist with requests, including requests regarding parts, vehicle sales and repair

Maintain effective liaison with sales, parts and workshop teams

Ensure the tidiness of the reception desk to promote the professional image of the retail facility and that all displays / promotions, prices, materials etc are current and in first class condition

Objective: Ensure highest level of customer care and satisfaction at all times

Maintain a presence at the service reception desk, ensuring that all customer queries (whether in person or on the telephone) are answered or dealt with immediately

Answer customer's questions regarding technical problems in a manner that is easily understood and does not use excessive jargon, or find the appropriate member of staff to do so

Pro-actively contact customers to update them on progress of work

Notify customers promptly of completion of work

Ensure account customers have sufficient credit to enable all work advised to be carried out as agreed

Handle dissatisfied customers calmly and all customer complaints to be brought to the attention of the Service Manager

Objective: Maintain excellent standards of departmental administration

Initiate job documentation and maintain customer records and follow-up systems

Follow correct procedure when issuing loan cars to customers, ensuring all paperwork is completed correctly and copies of customer's driving licence are obtained (when applicable)

Document all warranty work as per Volkswagen requirements and retail policy and ensure the customer signs for all work undertaken

Accurately maintain departmental systems

Objective: Help retailer to achieve industry-leading standards of process efficiency

Ensure workshop time is fully utilised when taking future bookings

Calculate accurate charges for all parts, labour and service repairs and provide customer estimates according to company policy on schedules, time and pricing

Promptly prepare and present invoices following completion of work, ensuring all work has been carried out as detailed and charged for and obtain payment in line with company procedures

Receive and register payments for work carried out and ensure that the correct company procedures are adopted for verification of payment, handling, transferring and depositing cash for the service department (if applicable)

Ensure compliance to all health and safety / environmental / company policies

Undertake other tasks and responsibilities as requested by the front-of-house Service Manager

**Strictly No Agencies**


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Job Title Workshop Controller - Warranty Admin - Wrexham Volkswagen
Salary/rate £18000 - £27000/annum
Location Wrexham, Wales
Job Number 104230298
Posted 15/02/2012 (09:35)
Agency/Employer Volkswagen Group
DescriptionRegister your CV This exciting opportunity exists within our Wrexham Volkswagen Retailer

To ensure all warranty work claimed is submitted in a timely fashion in line with manufacturer guidelines and standards
To ensure the highest possible standard of workmanship within the workshops and to ensure that all work is completed on time and to customer satisfaction
To ensure efficient use is made of materials, equipment and labour resources.
To ensure adequate maintenance of tools and equipment, and to ensure Service Manager is informed immediately of any deterioration
To control, supervise and educate staff in the proper use of equipment and resources.
To ensure that all workshop literature is updated and maintained as per Manufacturers requirements
Planning the optimum utilisation of workshop capacity in co-operation with the Service Manager, Customer Service Supervisor and Service Advisors.
The carrying out of in- dealership training informing them of any technical bulletins and KPI updates
To authorise consumable and internal parts requisitions
To ensure health and safety procedures are observed and maintained at all time
Actively seek to achieve the requirements of VQM, CEM and CVHSO.
Ensure the job card process and peripheral requirements are fully implemented
To authorise any non-productive time spent on vehicles or in goodwill gestures
Ensure all clerical functions within the warranty department are carried out in accordance with company policy
To review warranty reporting systems with the Service Manager and initiate improvements where possible
Administer warranty policy in the best interests of the dealership, Manufacturer and customer
To keep records of warranty submissions, credits, rejections and customer contributions towards goodwill claims
To make Service Manager aware of frontline staff not completing records correctly when warranty is diagnosed on a vehicle
To maintain effective liaison with other company employees, specialist repairers and Manufacturers representatives
inform all dealer personnel of forthcoming recall campaigns and changes in warranty/goodwill procedures
Advise other company employees on all warranty related matters

Person Specification
Previous experience of warranty/workshop control position within the motor industry
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely with all members of staff

Must possess leadership qualities, and have supervisory skills. Must have experience of managing a team.

Knowledge of warranty, customer care and goodwill procedures is essential

Technical qualifications and an up to date knowledge of consumer and vehicle legislation

Up to date knowledge of warranty procedures and documentation is desirable

The ability to record and maintain all relevant information

The ability to discuss and negotiate agreeable solutions to customer problems

Strong understanding of customer expectations, customer handling skills and empathy

Ability to follow a rigid process dictated by manufacturer on an accurate and consistent basis


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Job Title Business Manager - Liverpool Volkswagen
Salary/rate £16000 - £50000/annum
Location Liverpool, Merseyside
Job Number 104229811
Posted 10/02/2012 (14:40)
Agency/Employer Volkswagen Group
DescriptionRegister your CV This exciting opportunity exists within our Liverpool Volkswagen Retailer

**Please note: all candidates must follow the on-line application process**

With over 250 franchised retailers across theUKoffering outstanding working environments, the brand continues to grow year on year.

As a Business Manager, your Key Objectives will be:

Objective: Sell maximum amount of finance and insurance possible in line with market share/penetration targets

Work closely with the vehicle sales team in planning, forecasting and revising plans

Develop strategies to increase business in accordance with growth plan

Match customers to suitable financial sources and follow up customers and lending institutions

Review monthly sales and profit performance to determine where improvements can be made

Objective: Achieve maximum profitability on sales of finance and insurance products

Establish and maintain strong links with financial institutions and lenders

Present customers with extended service contracts and other protection programmes during sales completion and offer accessory packages to enhance profitability

Objective: Ensure the implementation and management of sales and referral processes

Ensure robust and understood referral processes are in place and measured to ensure a smooth, quality transition into the finance and insurance transaction for the customer

Ensure suitable and appropriate measures of finance and insurance processes and performance are in place

Objective: Ensure highest degree of customer satisfaction to achieve customer loyalty

Ensure all customers are handled in a consistently professional manner in accordance with Volkswagen customer satisfaction programme

Handle dissatisfied customers calmly, resolve complaints with sensitivity, and involve others when needed

Establish customer's needs to ensure customer satisfaction and retention

Objective: Work with Sales Specialist to ensure customer awareness of product range, including extended warranty and finance facilities

Work closely with the Brand Manager and Sales Manager/Operation Manager to support all vehicle sales campaigns, advertising and promotional activities to ensure cost-effectiveness

Meet regularly with the Sales Manager/Operations Manager to develop incentives and development programmes for the vehicles sales team to promote financial products and services

Link closely with the Business Sales Advisor/ Fleet Sales Specialist to ensure all customers receive accurate and relevant options of finance/leasing packages available

Coach and assist sales staff with understanding customers' financing needs, to ensure appropriate products are offered, at the right time and enable the customer to make an informed decision

Objective: Help Retailer to achieve industry-leading standards of customer care and process efficiency

Record accurately all daily transactions on the management Information System

Ensure accurate completion of documentation and prompt collection of outstanding monies

Ensure all cash and cheque transactions are handled appropriately

Operate at all times within the law and company policy

Review customer credit applications and sales contracts for complete information and accuracy

**Strictly No Agencies**


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Job Title Welsh speaking Telephone Advisor - Salary Negotiable
Location Warrington, Cheshire
Job Number 104228330
Posted 01/02/2012 (17:23)
Agency/Employer Volkswagen Group
DescriptionRegister your CV Welsh Speaking Telephone Service Advisor - Salary Negotiable

Hours: Monday - Friday, 9am - 6pm / 10am - 7pm on a rota basis, Weekend 9am - 1pm on a rota basis

F/T or P/T: Will consider Part Time Split-Shifts over the Week, payable on a Pro-rata basis, please state hours available

We're looking for an individual to carry out customer reminder/follow-up calls for our dealerships based in North Wales, to arrange bookings for Service/MOT/Maintenance work on their vehicle.
The role also involves following up customers during the ownership cycle of their car, to ensure they are 100% satisfied with their experience with our company. Role requires a friendly personality, who has an excellent telephone manner, and someone who enjoys working to targets, both on a personal and company level. Excellent rewards are available to the right individual, and an opportunity to be part of a small but friendly team.

Previous experience in a contact/call centre environment is not essential, but desirable. Also, automotive experience would also be desirable, but not essential.
For more information & to apply, please apply on line to us with a CV and covering letter stating your current salary.


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Job Title Telesales Advisor - Warrington 15K with an OTE of 24K
Salary/rate £15000 - £24000/annum
Location Warrington, Cheshire
Job Number 104228180
Posted 31/01/2012 (18:42)
Agency/Employer Volkswagen Group
DescriptionRegister your CV Warrington Volkswagen

Telemarketing Advisor: £15k basic OTE £24k per annum

Hours: Monday - Friday, 9am - 6pm / 10am - 7pm on a rota basis, Weekend 9am - 1pm on a rota basis

To carry out prospecting/follow up calls to our current and potential customers, in order to generate appointments and leads for our busy Sales Departments. We are looking for someone who is self-motivated and target driven, as the role carries specific Key Performance Indicators. The role is also very rewarding for the right individual, and offers an uncapped bonus scheme. IT & MS Office skills are essential, as well as an excellent telephone manner, and ability to self-manage at times

Previous experience in a contact/call centre environment is not essential, but desirable. Also, automotive experience would also be desirable, but not essential.

For more information & to apply, please reply on line with a CV and covering letter stating your current salary.


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