• About The Role

  • The Parts Supply Chain team are recruiting for a Transport Manager for our Parts Operations based in Dordon, Warwickshire on a full time fixed term contract until December 2027.

    What you will be doing:
    Reporting into the Warehouse Planning Efficiency & Operations Manager, you will be responsible for the full management of the 3PL supplier on a day to day basis to ensure that all of our core KPI’s are delivered on whilst identifying opportunities for improvements with the distribution channels and deliver a better service to our customers.

    Skills & experience you can bring to the role:
    • In depth knowledge of transportation and managing a 3PL supplier to deliver against KPI’s.
    • Experience within a high volume distribution operation, knowledge of warehouse processes and proficient in warehouse management systems.
    • Strong analytical and problem solving skills, with the ability to analyse data, identify trends and make data driven decisions.
    • Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
    • Proactive in identifying and implementing areas and processes for improvement within a transport or distribution operation.
    • Flexible approach to working and able to deliver within budget.
    Dordon
    Volkswagen Group operates a 64,000 sq metres distribution centre in Dordon, which handles the distribution of all spare parts requirements for the UK market to over 800 sites including TPS (Trade Parts Specialists) and 90 sites across Republic of Ireland.

    One Aftersales (Parts Supply Chain)
    In Parts Supply Chain, you’ll help make sure all our retailers have the parts they need, when they need them. We get the parts from suppliers in the UK and across the globe, and deliver them overnight to our UK dealerships. That means working closely with multiple teams so together we deliver excellent customer service and treating our customers like our best friend.
  • About Us

  • We’re driven by difference. With six big brands under one roof – each with its own history, designs and innovations – we’ve created some of the world’s most iconic vehicles, from luxury sports cars to family camper vans. Here, you’ll discover opportunities, explore ideas and tackle challenges that you won’t find anywhere else.

    It takes a range of teams to make the Group successful. We all share the same aim: to deliver sustainable mobility for generations to come, while keeping the customer and their changing demands at the heart of everything we do.

    There’s never been a more exciting time to join our industry as it undergoes the biggest transformation for over 100 years. With digitalisation, electrification and driverless mobility all coming to the market, we’re actively looking for people with new skills, knowledge, and outlooks. A brave new world demands brave, new, diverse people; so whatever your background, we would love to hear from you.  We know that different perspectives and thought processes are vital as our industry goes through an exciting period of change.

    To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications are received. This is to ensure that we can manage the application levels whilst maintaining a positive candidate experience. Unfortunately, once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications. 

Our rewards and benefits

Join us and you’ll find a very different type of organisation. So, we’ll reward you with an attractive range of benefits, and we’ll recognise your personal commitments beyond work by protecting your wellbeing. We’ll also give you all the support and learning opportunities you need to develop a successful career with us.

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Annual leave

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Discretionary bonus

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Enhanced pension contributions

House and car

Car schemes for you and your family

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Life assurance

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Private medical insurance*

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Healthcare cash plans*

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Mental wellbeing support

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Occupational health provision

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Paid volunteering days

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Sick pay at full rate of pay

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Income protection insurance

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Fuel card*

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Onsite restaurant, EV charging, parking and car wash

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Employee discounts portal

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Reduced ticket prices

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Employee referral scheme

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Additional wellbeing support

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Flexible financial security benefits

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Additional flexible benefits

* Please note that some benefits will differ by grade.

What inclusion means to us

What inclusion means to us

We want everyone at Volkswagen Group UK to feel included. Why? Because unique voices and perspectives are vital for our future. And we know that enabling diverse teams to thrive, be creative, and be heard, leads to better business outcomes. That’s why we run various programmes to promote a diverse, inclusive and non-discriminatory culture. And we’re proud of earning Inclusive Employers’ Gold accreditation in 2024. But there’s always more to do.

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Meet some of the team

Metin, Technical Support Manager

Service and Technical is for many of us the heart of the business or to put it another way the engine room. It's where I aspired to be years ago and still love being today. It's the daily variety, the challenge and the opportunity to develop new ideas along with working with state of the art technology, fixing stuff and making a difference for our customers.

Metin, Technical Support Manager
Beth, Technical Support Team Manager

I started my career on the Approved Apprenticeship Programme at the National Learning Centre, so I’m proud to work alongside the subject matter experts that I always admired. One Aftersales is a great place to work. It’s a welcoming, friendly environment with incredible opportunities, that’s allowed me to grow both professionally and personally.

Beth, Technical Support Team Manager
Gavin, Parts Operations Marketing Programmes Manager

Starting in the business on the graduate scheme I held various positions before moving into a permanent one. My role of Parts Operations Programmes Manager is truly one of those where no day is the same. I could be working through a business case, preparing and reviewing a marketing campaign, releasing incentives for our network or preparing social media content. It is extremely varied!

Gavin, Parts Operations Marketing Programmes Manager
Jas, Proposition Development Manager

Volkswagen Group UK is a terrific place to work, with a great people culture, as well as vast opportunities to challenge yourself, grow your career and make an impact.

Jas, Proposition Development Manager
Sarah, Events and Communications Manager

Having worked in a variety of roles for Volkswagen Group since 2005 I have seen many changes across the business and have been fortunate enough to be a part of a number of great teams and work with amazing people. My career has taken me to Audi twice, Group Commercial Services, Learning Services, People Team, Volkswagen Passenger Cars and now Aftersales. Being a part of this team has really supported my personal development, having the opportunity to get involved in a number of exciting projects and work with stakeholders across the brands and beyond.

Sarah, Events and Communications Manager

Our typical hiring process

Weeks 1 to 2

Vacancy open for online applications.

Weeks 3 to 4

Screening of CVs and Talent Attraction initial call.

Weeks 5 to 6

Face-to-face interviews and associated tasks.

Week 7

Interview feedback and outcome.

Week 8 onwards

Offer, contract paperwork and onboarding.

Ready to apply?

Transport Manager - fixed term contract until Dec 2027

Volkswagen Group UK National Parts Distribution Centre - Dordon, Tamworth
Reference number: 550
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