Copart Careers: Assistant General Manager, Bristol

by | Jan 15, 2021

If you’re an experienced people manager with great customer service skills and a passion for continuous improvement, an Assistant General Manager role with Copart could be the perfect fit!

We currently have a vacancy for an Assistant General Manager at our Operation Centre in Bristol, with a salary of £35,000.

It’s a very varied and interesting role, and no one day is ever the same. The perfect candidate will have a positive, can-do attitude and a flair for multi-tasking within a very fast paced environment!

Closing dates for applications is 11th February 2021

Our Operation Centres are the central hubs of our business, receiving and processing hundreds of vehicles every day.

Across Copart UK, we handle over 400,000 vehicles each year, which come in from a variety of sources including many of the world’s leading insurance, finance, fleet, and rental companies, as well as independent dealerships.

Our Operation Centres are fundamental to the lifecycle of every vehicle that we handle. The Assistant General Manager plays a vital role in managing the safe and efficient movement and storage of customer vehicles, all the way through from collection to sale at Copart’s patented online auctions.

Strong leadership skills are essential, as you’ll be responsible for the performance of a team of around 67 employees. Supported by the General Manager, you’ll lead, inspire, and motivate the team to ensure efficient operations and the achievement of Key Performance Indicators.

You’ll monitor service levels for our Bristol Operation Centre, challenging performance issues and identifying appropriate actions and solutions to improve results.

Driving continuous improvement should always be top your agenda and you’d be expected to foster a culture within the team that encourages innovative ideas and suggestions.

You’ll find yourself involved with a range of operational and administrative tasks including compliance with Copart policies and procedures and the security and maintenance of the building, grounds, and equipment.

A good head for finance is a must, as you’ll be expected to help manage and control budget and expenditure, ensuring profitable and efficient performance for the Operation Centre.

To be right for this role, you’ll also need to be a people-person and a great communicator, capable of managing and motivating the team at Bristol. This includes coaching, supporting, and challenging the team to succeed and grow.

“To support the General Manager in the running of the Operation Centre, you need excellent multi-tasking skills along with a good eye for detail. The best part of the job is the pace and diversity of the tasks that need to be completed on a daily basis. Every day brings new challenges and by working together as a team we strive to continuously improve and exceed our targets.”

Jacqueline Prior, Assistant General Manager – Sandwich

Bristol is one of 15 Operation Centres based strategically across the UK…and at over 40 acres, it is also one of our largest sites.

It’s an exciting time to join our Bristol team, as we recently announced major expansion plans for this site as part of our ongoing growth programme.

We are currently accelerating plans to develop a further 23 acres, making this location set to become a 63-acre ‘Super Centre’ for the South West and creating job opportunities in the local area.

We’re a rapidly growing business, but we’re proud to have maintained a close-knit family culture and our Mission, Vision and Values are the foundation of who we are and what we do.  We’re looking for positive role model for the Bristol team, who will live and demonstrate our values every day. Could it be you?

Closing dates for applications is 11th February 2021