
Operations Manager
Allied Vehicles Group
Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
Business Management / Project / Planning, Manufacturing / Production
Our business operates across multiple channels: in-store, field sales, online, call centre, after-sales support, logistics, and stock management.
We are a driven, high performance, family business, that achieves our goals through engaging our people and maximising opportunities.
Our commitment to quality and innovation has made us a trusted name in the industry and we seek enthusiastic and dedicated individuals to join our team.
We are now recruiting for an Operations Manager to join our Mobility Solutions team.
You will be responsible for leading all operational activity within the Mobility Solutions department, ensuring efficient delivery planning, stock control, warehouse operations, and administrative accuracy.
Hours of work are Monday to Friday, 8.30am - 5pm and the salary is £40k per annum.
This position provides an excellent opportunity to become part of a forward-thinking and dedicated company.
Why Join Us?
Benefits
We believe in taking care of our people, and that’s why we offer a fantastic benefits package designed to support your well-being, career growth, and lifestyle:
- Generous Annual Leave: Enjoy 25 days of holiday, plus 8 bank holidays.
- Financial Security: Access our group life scheme and annual profit share.
- Competitive Growth: Annual salary reviews to ensure you're rewarded for your contributions.
- 24/7 Health Support: GP24 by HealthHero provides virtual GP services and second opinions for you and your family, 24/7/365.
- Benefits package: Enjoy industry-leading perks and discounts at your fingertips plus a holiday purchase scheme and EV leasing through OctopusEV.
- Convenient On-Site Facilities: Free staff parking and an on-site cafeteria for your convenience.
- Sustainable Travel: Save on your commute with our cycle-to-work scheme.
- Continuous Development: Frequent learning opportunities to help you grow professionally.
- Exclusive Discounts: Take advantage of after-sales discounts for yourself, friends, and family.
- Recognition and Rewards: Celebrate your success with our company values and long-service awards program.
- Leading daily operations, overseeing all logistics, warehouse, stock, and administrative workflows across Mobility Solutions.
- Managing and developing the team, providing leadership to the Sales & Logistics Administrator, drivers, and warehouse operator.
- Maintaining system and documentation accuracy, ensuring CRM, delivery records, Motability applications, DVLA registrations, VAT exemptions, warranties, and invoicing are completed correctly.
- Monitoring performance and KPIs, track delivery efficiency, stock accuracy, admin quality, and customer experience metrics.
- Collaborating with Sales and After Sales ensuring smooth communication and operational support for customer orders and aftercare.
- Previous experience managing cross-functional teams, including logistics, warehouse and administrative staff.
- Proven understanding of operations management within logistics, warehousing and service led environments.
- Knowledge of CRM systems, spreadsheets and reporting tools.
- Strong work ethic with focus on efficiency and quality.
- Good organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
We are an Equal Opportunities employer and encourage applications from all members of the community. We are committed to the disability confident initiative, and creating an inclusive workplace where all individuals, regardless of disability, have the opportunity to thrive. We encourage applications from candidates with disabilities and will make reasonable adjustments where required to support you through the recruitment process and beyond. We will offer a guaranteed interview to any applicant who considers themselves to be disabled, and who meets the requirements for the post.
We appreciate all applications, but only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview. Thank you for considering Allied Vehicles as your potential employer. We look forward to reviewing your application.
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About the company
Company website•Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
The Allied Vehicles Group was established in 1993 and has grown consistently to become the UK’s leading supplier of adapted and special purpose vehicles.
Sales and support staff are located across the UK while the majority of the workforce is based at our main manufacturing plant and administrative headquarters, in Glasgow.
Allied Vehicles is an equal opportunities employer, BSI registered company and is committed to efficient use of resources, to benefit both the company and the environment.
The Allied Vehicles Group comprises of several main brands:
Cab Direct – The UK’s leading taxi supplier
Allied Mobility – Europe’s leading wheelchair accessible vehicle supplier
Mobility Solutions – Innovative retailer of thousands of products for older and disabled people
The Minibus Centre – Dedicated business-to-business division, offering specialist vehicles, adaptations and support services
Allied International – European leader in conversion and adaptation of cars, MPVs and minibuses
Allied Autocare – Mechanical maintenance, repairs, and bodyshop services as well as a major parts distributor