At a Glance
- Tasks: Supervise a dynamic team to ensure top-notch vehicle preparation and customer satisfaction.
- Company: Join Motorpoint, the UK's leading car retailer with a fun and supportive culture.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, monthly paid time off, and discounts at retailers.
- Other info: Great career growth opportunities and a vibrant team environment.
- Why this job: Be part of a mission to revolutionise the car retail industry while having fun.
- Qualifications: Proven experience in workshop control and strong leadership skills required.
The predicted salary is between 34000 - 34000 £ per year.
We are Motorpoint, the UK’s leading omnichannel car retailer of nearly new cars. At Motorpoint, we all share the same vision: to be the Car Buyer's Champion, trusted to deliver unrivalled Choice, Value and Quality. We believe that by creating a fantastic place to work for our colleagues, we will deliver the best possible experience for our customers.
The Role: Preparation Support Manager
Salary: £34,000 per annum basic + Bonus
Location: Sheffield
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: 42.5 hours, 5 days out of 7 on a rota - weekend working will be required.
Our workshops are a key department on every site and we are looking for a Preparation Support Manager to supervise the workshop and yard team reporting directly into the General Sales Manager. As a Preparation Support Manager here at Motorpoint, you will help us to shake off all those outdated car industry clichés and help us drive into the fast lane towards becoming the most desired car retailer.
Let us tell you a little bit about what you will be doing:
- Supervise a team of Pre-delivery Inspection Technicians and Vehicle Preparation Assistants to deliver high quality standards in the preparation of all vehicles ready for display and delivery to customers.
- Manage productivity and efficiency of the team, matching workload to resource.
- Coaching and developing the preparation teams, ensuring they have the resources to deliver results.
- Ensure work is allocated to individuals and productivity is maintained whilst maintaining quality.
- Work closely with the store management team to ensure a high level of customer service to all our customers.
- Maintain good administrative procedures and filing of relevant documents.
- Working closely with sub contractors on site and maintaining a good relationship and ensuring quality of work.
- Carry out all duties in line with the company’s health and safety policies and procedures, and the safe to work instructions.
Due to the nature of the role you will need a full, clean driving licence. Above everything else, you'll live the Motorpoint values of Proud, Honest, Supportive and Happy. You’ll also be ready for some serious fun!
So how do you get the role? We are looking for someone who has a proven track record in a similar role, in particular workshop control, quality control and managing logistics along with people management and leadership experience. This role will require you to be well organised, have a methodical approach to workload with the ability to manage several processes and tasks at the same time. You'd be required to be IT literate with working knowledge of Outlook and Excel.
What is in it for you?
- Paid time off every month to do something that makes you happy
- 28 days holiday plus days off for your birthday, getting married or moving house
- Additional holidays for length of service
- Long service awards
- Staff discount on cars and finance options
- Discounts & cash back at hundreds of high street retailers & restaurants through our “My M.O.T” platform
- Smart Tech in partnership with Currys
- Cycle to work
- Pension
- Healthcare
- Enhanced Parental Leave
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Vocational and personal development training courses
- Quarterly team socials
- Team feasts
- Scratch card rewards
- Sharesave scheme (SAYE)
- Plus much more!
Closing Date: 21st August 2026
Please note, this role may close before the closing date if the advert receives a high volume of suitable applications, so it is best to apply as soon as possible. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. If you have any concerns about potential barriers in the application process, please get in touch so we can ensure they are removed.
Preparation Support Manager - Sheffield employer: Motorpoint Ltd
Motorpoint Ltd is an exceptional employer located in Newport, offering a dynamic work environment where skilled technicians can thrive. With a strong focus on employee growth, you will have opportunities to mentor junior staff while enjoying benefits such as additional holidays, staff discounts, and comprehensive healthcare. Join us to be part of a team that values your expertise and commitment to customer satisfaction.
