development of own brand bicycles and E-bikes – including frame design, specifications and control of colours and visuals
deliver imaginative, creative designs translating user and technical requirements into meaningful, exciting designs, concepts or proposals
create 3d designs and 2d drawings for evaluation and production
balancing the often-opposing pulls of customer value, performance and margin
create and control the specifications of each individual product ensuring margin requirements are achieved
be the specification expert – understand and lead the technical specifications and how these relate to the customer’s requirements
work closely with the Head of Design and the commercial/buying team to plan and develop the right range for each brand and category
collaborate with the buying team and HGS to optimise our sourcing strategy
Requirements
A good degree in a design, creative or technical subject
minimum of 3 years’ experience in product design, development, or product management role
A very high level of commercial awareness
A technical understanding of electric systems, and batteries is ideal but not essential
experience in designing frames in both aluminium and carbon
experience and competence with 3d/2d design systems like Solidworks
an expert in market knowledge, and able to anticipate future trends
team worker, with experience of working with a multi-level, multi-disciplined team
engineering manager
Trade
management
Management
Working hours
full-time
Responsibility
job Purpose
key Responsibilities
ensures service providers are managing platforms, infrastructure as code, configuration, and code libraries
the Engineering Manager is accountable for the effectiveness and efficiency of software engineering services at Halfords, ensuring our partners deliver and maximise the value for Halfords in doing so
internally, they represent Engineering at strategic planning and delivery forums, and ensures the services support the work of our agile product teams, and project office
reviews and approves delivery roadmaps for non-functional and continuous improvement stories, setting priorities, and ensuring there is time and budget available
ensures solutions created for Halfords are adaptable, reliable and support Halfords technical and architectural strategies
the role holder is accountable for the full lifecycle of engineering services covering design, development, testing, release, and the governance of any software and configuration assets for long term health
Requirements
confident, articulate, and dynamic with the ability to make things happen whilst keeping stakeholders and partners positively engaged
A people centric leader, passionate about building and developing teams and culture
effective communicator able to bridge language and cultural barriers, fostering clear understanding and collaboration
self-motivated and driven. You are enthusiastic and inspire others
highly organised with a great attention to detail
high emotional intelligence and tenacity
works in a collaborative and open way
passionate, ambitious, and driven to join and lead a high performing team
engineering manager
Working hours
full-time
Responsibility
job Purpose
key Responsibilities
ensures service providers are managing platforms, infrastructure as code, configuration, and code libraries
the Engineering Manager is accountable for the effectiveness and efficiency of software engineering services at Halfords, ensuring our partners deliver and maximise the value for Halfords in doing so
internally, they represent Engineering at strategic planning and delivery forums, and ensures the services support the work of our agile product teams, and project office
reviews and approves delivery roadmaps for non-functional and continuous improvement stories, setting priorities, and ensuring there is time and budget available
ensures solutions created for Halfords are adaptable, reliable and support Halfords technical and architectural strategies
the role holder is accountable for the full lifecycle of engineering services covering design, development, testing, release, and the governance of any software and configuration assets for long term health
Requirements
confident, articulate, and dynamic with the ability to make things happen whilst keeping stakeholders and partners positively engaged
A people centric leader, passionate about building and developing teams and culture
effective communicator able to bridge language and cultural barriers, fostering clear understanding and collaboration
self-motivated and driven. You are enthusiastic and inspire others
highly organised with a great attention to detail
high emotional intelligence and tenacity
works in a collaborative and open way
passionate, ambitious, and driven to join and lead a high performing team
parts advisor
Working hours
full-time
Responsibility
if so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team at Halfords Autocentre as a Parts Advisor
are you passionate about the world of automobiles and committed to keeping vehicles on the road?
being the go-to person for processing last-minute parts orders from our garages
ensuring that every order is processed with precision and that our records are impeccable in our PACE system
collaborating with our team to achieve our buying targets and maintain the highest standards of compliance
managing emails and phone calls, keeping a keen eye out for trends and issues that need attention
becoming an expert in sourcing automotive parts, helping our garages make the best purchasing decisions to enhance profitability
Contract type
apply today and start your journey with Halfords Autocentres
communications manager
Working hours
full-time
Responsibility
as Group Operations Communications Manager you'll be accountable for driving internal communications and engagement across the group estate through events, quarterly briefings, innovative communication channels and self-service tools – enabling strong change, team engagement and authentic two-way dialogue
reporting to the Head of Group Operational Change & Implementation the Group Communications Manager has responsibility for leading a team of Communication, Engagement and Intranet coordinators whilst developing strategic communications across the organization
the Group Communications Manager will partner closely with senior leaders, field teams and departments to support the communication of strategic priorities, key transformation initiatives and business performance
procurement manager
Working hours
full-time
Responsibility
develop robust and innovative procurement strategies for assigned categories
conduct negotiations across the Group, leveraging synergies to achieve optimal outcomes
manage the transition of suppliers to internal stakeholders and establish a foundation for continuous improvement
agree, deliver, and report on individual and team savings targets
help implement policies, processes, and procedures to protect and advance the business
encourage entrepreneurial and innovative approaches to purchasing
as one of our Procurement Managers you'll be responsible for ensuring that Goods and Services Not For Resale are acquired at the best value for the Halfords Group
ensure adherence to legislative, company, customer, and departmental standards
stock controller
Working hours
full-time
Responsibility
key Responsibilities
perform perpetual inventory counts in line with the schedule
perform system-generated cycle counts where required
investigate and address inventory integrity issues as directed by the Senior Stock Controller
investigate and address non-fulfilment of orders as directed by the Senior Stock Controller
as one of our Stock Controllers, you'll carry out various stock file maintenance tasks to support the “right stock, right quantity, right location, right time”
perform all duties in line with departmental SOPs
reporting to the Stock Controller, the role of Warehouse Stock Operative sits within the Logistics function of the DC, supporting the achievement of the “right first time” ambition
estates surveyor
Working hours
full-time
Responsibility
proactively manage and dispose of sublet space, surplus space, and non-trading properties as required
deputy manager
Working hours
full-time
Responsibility
this is for a Designate position and will include the Nottingham Store as well as the surrounding area
this is for a Designate position and will cover the Nottingham Netherfield store and the surrounding area
colleagues and customers are at the heart of this role
you’ll be a visible and central presence on our sales floor, leading by example
our Deputy Managers are brilliant retail leaders, accountable for the day to day running of our stores in the absence of the Store Manager
day to day you’ll ensure effective planning in store deployment, operational and commercial changes, and stock protocols
with experience in a junior management role already under your belt, this is an opportunity to take your career to the next level
you’ll be responsible for the customer experience, for maximising profit and minimising loss, and will ensure your store colleagues are clear on their sales targets and delivering Customer First behaviours at all times
Requirements
experience in a junior management role, ideally in a retail sales environment
experience of managing colleagues and one to one coaching
experience of meeting compliance standards across health and safety and retail operational standards
experience of labour force scheduling, and associated time management skills
experience of delivering coaching/training in the moment to ensure that customers have a great experience
A track record of success in delivering against sales targets, including attachment sales
evidence of delivering against customer metrics
evidence of commercial acumen and an appreciation of current operating environment
credit controller
Working hours
full-time
Responsibility
contacting credit customers by email and/or phone to request and confirm payments
perform, review and recommend/decline credit checks to aid the business in limiting risks when offering credit
liaise with other internal business streams to resolve queries
manually raising customer invoices and credit notes from various source data onto customer accounts
allocation of all payments from customers daily to ensure accounts are always up to date
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