The Role: Preparation Supervisor
Salary: £32,000 - £35,000
Location: Birtley
Contract Type:Permanent
Hours: 42.5 hours, 5 days out of 7 on a rota - weekend working will be required.
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 workshops are a key department on every site and we are looking for a Preparation Supervisor to supervise the workshop and yard team reporting directly into the Preparation Manager. As a Preparation Supervisor here at Motorpoint, you will help us to shake off all those outdated car industry clichés and help us drive into the fast lane towards becoming the most desired car retailer.
What will you be getting up to?
* Supporting the yard operations and team to prepare vehicles for site display and customer collection
* Coaching, leading and developing the Yard and Workshop team.
* To ensure low level of issues such as price boards, preparation issues are identified during the Buyer's pitch visit
* Ensuring work is allocated to individuals and productivity is maintained whilst maintaining quality
* Maintain good administrative procedures and filing of relevant documents
* Working closely with sub contractors on site and maintaining a good relationship
* Assisting your line manager in their duties related to workshop management
* Liaise with sales team members and assist where necessary
* Carry out all duties in line with the company’s health and safety policies and procedures, and the safe to work instructions
* Assist the team to carry out PDI inspections and repair vehicles as part of the workshop team
* Above everything else, you'll live the Motorpoint values of Proud, Honest, Supportive, Happy and Together
What do we need from you?
A full UK driving licence is essential. 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 and cashback at hundreds of high street 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: 27th May 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
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