Technical Manager

At Ayvens, progress starts with you.

Our ambitions to shape the future of sustainable mobility are powered by our talent. Join us, and get better with every move.

Job Purpose
To work as part of the Operations Team to ensure the continuous mobility of our fleet. The control and authorisation of maintenance works in line with our detailed processes and procedures, the logistical co-ordination for works required between our clients and suppliers. The provision of technical assistance and support to our Clients, Drivers, Suppliers and internal personnel.
Tasks
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Working as part of a team, efficiently process high volumes of telephone enquiries. Daily
authorisation of repairs, issuing approval numbers and agreeing SMR costs within agreed guidelines in order to minimise these costs.
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Organising the logistics around the CVRT test requirements.
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Daily update of Database and correspondence.
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Ensure vehicle downtime is kept to an absolute minimum, and operating costs remain within agreed budgets.
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Communicate with vehicle manufacturers and liaise with their representatives on issues determined by after sales policy.
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Resolve quality issues as directed by line manager.
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Ensure all complaints/ communications are dealt with adhering to the correct policy and within agreed guidelines.
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To undertake any reasonable role related duties which may be required from time to time by line manager.
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Achieve team goals and achieve individual targets as outlined by line manager.
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Required to work on a rotational basis to cover the departments hours of operation.
Knowledge, Skills & Experience
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Technician Qualification essential (Motor Mechanics) or experience within an authoritative position as Service Manager / Advisor at a dealership / vehicle manufacturer.
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Experience working in a corporate office environment and dealing with customers is advantageous.
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Excellent numeracy and literacy required.
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Computer literate with excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office Systems (i.e. Word, Excel), Lotus Notes and garage systems desirable.
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Pragmatic decision-maker with a good technical knowledge.
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High customer satisfaction drive, comfortable negotiating and talking to repairing garages and internally to resolve issues to mutual satisfaction.
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Good telephone communicator with both suppliers and customers.
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High achievement & drive with a proven ability to deliver results. Showing professionalism, knowledge and enthusiasm.
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Team player who actively participates in shared objectives and has an enthusiasm and commitment to work towards team goals.
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Flexibility, willing to carry out variety of tasks/ activities requested and is prepared to work additional hours as may be necessary from time to time.

Why Ayvens?  

With over 3.4 million vehicles managed across more than 42 countries, we provide full-service leasing, flexible subscription services, fleet management services and multi-mobility solutions to customers of all sizes, including large corporates, SMEs, professionals, and private individuals. By leveraging our unique position to lead the way to net zero and further shape the digital transformation of the industry, we are well-positioned to meet the evolving mobility needs of our clients and provide them with the solutions they need to thrive.

At Ayvens, we believe that our success is driven by our commitment to customer satisfaction. Our team is dedicated to delivering innovative solutions and technology-enabled services that help our customers focus on their everyday business. We’re committed to sustainable mobility and have made it a core part of our strategy. In everything we do, we’re guided by the principles of authenticity, curiosity, commitment and collaboration. We aim to foster an organisation that's diverse in people and ideas, where everyone can thrive and be themselves, no matter who they are.

Join us on this exciting journey as we continue to enable the transformation towards large scale adoption of sustainable mobility and provide our customers with the solutions they need to succeed. Follow our page for the latest updates, news, and insights.

*ALD Automotive | LeasePlan are rebranding to Ayvens across all 42 countries by 2025.