Vehicle Preparation & Operations Assistant
Location: Dudley
Hours: Monday to Friday, 10:00am – 4:00pm (including a 1-hour unpaid lunch break)
Pay: £17,000 per year (£13.73 per hour)
About the role
We're looking for a reliable, hardworking and motivated Vehicle Preparation & Operations Assistant to join our growing independent used car dealership.
Please note: This is not a vehicle sales role. The position is primarily focused on collecting vehicles, preparing stock for sale, transporting vehicles to garages and MOT appointments, photographing vehicles, and supporting the day-to-day running of the dealership.
This is a practical, hands-on role that would suit someone who enjoys working with vehicles, takes pride in their work and is happy to get stuck into a variety of tasks. While there will be occasional customer interaction, the majority of your time will be spent preparing vehicles and helping keep the business running efficiently.
Key responsibilities
- Collecting and delivering vehicles
- Taking vehicles to MOTs, servicing, repairs, inspections and body shops
- Moving vehicles safely around the dealership and forecourt
- Preparing vehicles for sale and customer collection
- Washing, cleaning and presenting vehicles to a high standard
- Assisting with vehicle valeting where required
- Carrying out basic vehicle condition checks
- Photographing vehicles for online advertising
- Uploading and updating vehicle adverts
- Completing paperwork and maintaining accurate vehicle records
- Keeping the forecourt, office and surrounding areas clean, tidy and presentable
- Running general errands to support the business
- Greeting customers and directing enquiries where required
- Assisting with vehicle handovers when needed
- Supporting the team with the day-to-day operation of the dealership
Skills and experience
- Full UK driving licence (essential)
- Maximum of 6 penalty points
- Confident driving both manual and automatic vehicles
- Reliable, punctual and trustworthy
- Good attention to detail
- Able to work independently and use your own initiative
- Comfortable working in a busy, fast-paced environment
- Physically fit and capable of carrying out an active role
- Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions
- Previous motor trade experience is desirable but not essential
Important information
This role involves regular driving of company and customer vehicles.
The successful applicant will spend a significant amount of time on their feet, moving vehicles, cleaning vehicles, travelling to appointments and working both indoors and outdoors throughout the year.
What we offer
- Monday to Friday working – no weekends
- £17,000 per year (£13.73 per hour)
- Full training and ongoing support
- A varied role where no two days are the same
- Opportunity to develop your knowledge and skills within the motor trade
- Friendly, supportive working environment
- Career progression opportunities for the right person
How to apply
If you're reliable, hardworking and enjoy working with vehicles, we'd love to hear from you.
Please send your CV together with a brief covering email explaining why you'd be a good fit for the role.
Pay: £17,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
