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Careers
If you are considering a career at EK's then you've come to the right place. Whether you've been in the industry for 20 years or you're looking for your first job in the trade, we would like to hear from you.
Current Vacancies
Lancaster - Purchasing Assistant
We are looking for a Purchasing Assistant to join our Purchasing Team based at our head office in Lancaster.
The ideal candidate will have experience within a purchasing role, a proficiency with computer and web based systems, and have excellent communication and organisational skills in order to work well as a team and liaise with our suppliers and internal sales teams.
Skills:
- effective communication skills
- good verbal and numerical reasoning
- organised and a keen eye for detail
- time management
- ability to work under pressure and to deadlines
- proficient with computer and web based systems, including Microsoft Office
- prepared and willing to support the team with any and all other necessary tasks, e.g. stock taking
Day to Day Responsibilities:
- purchasing of stock
- place orders to deadlines to maintain stock levels
- book incoming stock onto our stock management system
- communicate with suppliers regarding orders, stock availability, lead times, etc.
- liaise with our internal sales team regarding order/stock queries
- support the team with any and all other necessary tasks, e.g. stock taking
Experience within the automotive industry may be an advantage but not essential. Full systems training will be provided.
Hours: 40 hours Monday to Friday. Saturday work may be required and would be paid at an overtime rate
Holidays: 22 days plus bank and public holidays
Pension: Auto Enrolment Scheme
Pay: From £27,000.00 per year
Penrith - Parts Adviser
We are looking for an enthusiastic, hardworking person to join the team at our Penrith branch as a Parts Adviser.
The ideal candidate will have experience within the motor trade, a familiarity with vehicle mechanics and computer systems, and have the skills to deal with customers face to face or over the phone in an efficient and courteous manner.
Skills:
- effective communication skills
- commitment to delivering excellent customer service
- good verbal and numerical reasoning
- a keen eye for detail
- key skills in computing are essential, including web systems
Responsibilities:
- inbound and outbound calls to customers
- helping to serve customers at our trade counter
- ordering, invoicing and taking payments
- providing quotations
Either experience in a similar role within the motor industry or mechanical knowledge/experience are required. Full systems training will be provided.
Hours: 42.5 hours Monday to Friday and including alternate Saturdays
Holidays: 22 days plus bank and public holidays
Pension: Auto Enrolment Scheme
Pay: Competitive based on knowledge/experience
Due to the high volume of applications we receive we are unable to respond to individuals regarding the status of their application. If we have not contacted you within two weeks of the closing date, unfortunately your application has been unsuccessful. We will however keep a copy of your CV on file should further vacancies arise.
If there are no vacancies listed then don't worry, you can still submit a general application below. When a vacancy arises we will consider your application and may contact you to invite you to an interview.
Why join us?
Because...
...with over 2,000 years joint experience...
...50% of our staff have been with us 10 years or more...
...and 20% have served for more than 20 years...
...which we think makes us a unique place to work...
