Overview
Motorpoint is the UK’s leading omnichannel car retailer of nearly new cars. We aim to deliver unrivalled Choice, Value and Quality and to create a fantastic place to work for our colleagues so we can deliver the best possible experience for customers.
The Role
Preparation Manager
Location: Burnley
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: 42.5
Responsibilities
* Lead 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 customers.
* Maintain good administrative procedures and filing of relevant documents.
* Work closely with subcontractors on site and maintain a good relationship ensuring quality of work.
* Carry out all duties in line with the company’s health and safety policies and procedures.
* Due to the nature of the role, a full, clean driving licence is required.
* Live the Motorpoint values of Proud, Honest, Supportive and Happy, and be ready for some serious fun.
How to get the role
We are looking for someone with a proven track record in a similar role, with experience in workshop control, quality control, logistics, people management and leadership. The role requires good organisational ability, a methodical approach to workload management, and the ability to handle several processes simultaneously. IT literacy with working knowledge of Outlook and Excel is also required.
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 cash back at hundreds of high street retailers and restaurants through the 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
Who are we?
We are Motorpoint, the UK’s leading omnichannel car retailer of nearly new cars. We share the vision to be the Car Buyer's Champion, delivering unrivalled Choice, Value and Quality and to create a great place to work for colleagues who are fun, friendly and get stuff done. Our values are Proud, Happy, Honest and Supportive, and we work Together.
Salary
£35,000 - £40,000 Basic + Competitive bonus
Location
Burnley
Closing Date
Closing Date: 23 September 2025
Please note, this role may close earlier if there is a high volume of suitable applications. We welcome applications from all backgrounds. If you have concerns about barriers in the application process, please get in touch so they can be removed.
Seniority level: Not Applicable
Employment type: Other
Job function: Other
Industry: Retail Motor Vehicles
Location details: Barnoldswick, Manchester, Preston, Huddersfield and surrounding areas in England
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