Vehicle Preparation Assistant - Peterborough Preparation Centre

Who are we?

We are Motorpoint, the UK’s leading omnichannel car retailor of nearly new cars. We focus on providing our customers with unrivaled choice, quality, service and value in whatever way our customers want. Online? We deliver. In store? We deliver. At home? We deliver (we literally do).

You will be joining Motorpoint during a very exciting time, as we continue to expand across the UK. This means you will have the opportunity to positively impact, build and influence the growth of the company.

We believe that by creating a fantastic place to work for our colleagues, we will create the best possible experience for our customers and that will fuel the growth of our amazing business and in turn, the careers and opportunities for our colleagues.

So if you want to work with an amazing group of people who are fun, friendly, get things done and bring our values to life – PROUD, HAPPY, HONEST, SUPPORTIVE – by working TOGETHER, then Motorpoint is the place to be!

If you were to join us as a Vehicle Preparation Assistant, here is what you want to know.

• Salary: £12.35 per hour + bonus
• Location: Peterborough Preparation Centre
• Shift pattern: 5 over 7, including weekends as we are a 7-day retail business
• Hours: 42.5 hrs per week
• Contract type: Permanent
• Due to the nature of the role we will require you to have a full UK driving licence*
  
  

About The Role

If you have a passion for cars, love managing a detailed and service-led process and enjoy working as part of a fast-paced and energetic team, you may have found your ideal job!

Our preparation department is a key department on every site, our fantastic Vehicle Preparation Assistants support the business by providing a hands-on operational service managing cars as they arrive on site. Working closely with colleagues and customers, you will manage your work via an app that creates a computer-based list to work from and facilitate the collection of vehicles in a timely and efficient manner. You will complete basic mechanical maintenance as and when required & complete pre-display and pre-collection valets.

What will my day-to-day look like?

• Checking in cars in all weathers, managing our in-house IT systems
• On a daily basis you will be checking vehicles for damage, checking all vehicle specification and service history and completing inspection data for vehicle loading
• This is a fast-paced role so the ability to stay calm and maintain excellent attention to detail as well as the desire to produce high-quality work is really important
• Support with the recondition of vehicles and the preparation for collection and pitch - including valeting
• High attention to detail is required to detect and rectify any preparation or cleanliness issues outside of our standard
  
  

What We’d Like You To Have

• Due to the nature of the role, you will need a full UK driving licence
• Be able to work on your initiative and as part of a team
• Ability to work to tight deadlines
• Above everything else, you’ll live the Motorpoint values of Proud, Honest, Supportive, Happy and Together
  
  

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!
  
  

We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and would ask you to get in touch if you are concerned about any barriers you feel you may be facing in your application process with us, so we can ensure they are removed

Car buying made easy

At Motorpoint, buying a car is simple. We only do nearly new cars and nobody beats us on price. That’s a promise.

We only sell nearly new, and our cars are all under warranty – so peace of mind comes as standard. And with a range of makes and models to choose from, you’re sure to find one within your budget.

Whatever you need, we’re here to help. With finance options that put you in the driving seat and award-winning customer care before and after you buy, we’ll make sure you drive away happy.

So, what are you waiting for? Take a look at our cars or find out more about us below.