Position
Vehicle Preparation Assistant
Salary
£13.10 per hour + monthly bonus
Location
Birtley
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
42.5 hours, 5 days out of 7 on a rota. Weekend working required.
Responsibilities
- Perform daily inspections for damage, verify vehicle specs and service history
- Assist with vehicle reconditioning and valeting for customer collection and display
- Photograph vehicles to company standards for marketing and records
- Conduct vehicle check‑ins in all weather conditions
- Handle personal data in line with GDPR requirements
- Support vehicle movements on‑site and off‑site
- Liaise with drivers and transporters, resolving challenges professionally
- Carry out any other ad hoc tasks as required
Qualifications
- A full UK driving licence (essential)
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Motivation to work to tight deadlines in a fast‑paced environment
- Strong attention to detail and pride in high standards of cleanliness and presentation
- Ability to remain calm under pressure with a proactive, problem‑solving mindset
- Willingness to support other sites when needed
- A positive attitude and alignment with our values: Proud, Honest, Supportive, Happy and Together
Benefits
- Paid time off every month to do something that makes you happy
- 28 days holiday plus days off for birthday, marriage, or moving house
- Additional holidays for length of service
- Long service awards
- Staff discount on cars and finance options
- Discounts and cashback at hundreds of retailers and 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
7th June 2026 (role may close earlier if advertised receives a high volume of suitable applications)
Equal Opportunity Statement
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.
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