Port Technical Support

International Chinese Automotive Brand
Southampton, UK
2 months ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Compensation
£40,000.0 - £60,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Operational Data Store Warehouse Management Systems

Job description

We are supporting a rapidly growing automotive manufacturer in the search for a Port Technical Support to join its UK logistics and vehicle operations team., * Oversee daily vehicle processing activities at the port, including PDI, workshop and compound operations

  • Monitor and manage the performance of third-party service providers, ensuring operational, quality and productivity targets are achieved
  • Provide technical supervision and support for vehicle preparation, inspection, repair and quality-related activities
  • Act as the key liaison between Logistics, Aftersales, Quality and Technical teams to resolve operational and technical issues
  • Support investigation and escalation of vehicle quality concerns, ensuring timely root cause analysis and corrective actions
  • Ensure compliance with OEM standards, health & safety requirements and high-voltage vehicle handling procedures
  • Analyse operational and quality data to identify trends, drive continuous improvement and support business decision-making
  • Conduct regular site reviews and performance audits to improve vehicle throughput, efficiency and service quality
  • Support peak inbound and outbound vehicle operations and ensure smooth delivery of vehicles through the port network

Requirements

Do you have experience in Warehouse management system?, * Experience within automotive logistics, vehicle processing, port operations, PDI, workshop operations or vehicle distribution environments

  • Strong understanding of vehicle preparation, technical operations and quality processes
  • Experience managing suppliers, contractors or third-party service providers
  • Ability to analyse operational data and drive performance improvements
  • Knowledge of EV and high-voltage vehicle operations is highly desirable
  • Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to work cross-functionally across multiple departments

Benefits & conditions

Pulled from the full job description

  • Employee discount
  • Free parking
  • Private medical insurance
  • On-site parking, * Employee discount
  • Free parking
  • On-site parking
  • Private medical insurance

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