Vehicle Preparation Manager

Overview

We Are Motorpoint, The UK's Leading Omnichannel Car Retailer Of Nearly New Cars. At Motorpoint, We All Share The Same Vision to be the Car Buyer\'s Champion, trusted to deliver unrivalled Choice, Value and Quality.

We believe that by creating a fantastic place to work for our colleagues, we will deliver the best possible experience for our customers. If you want to work with an amazing group of people who are fun, friendly and get stuff done—and who bring our values to life—PROUD, HAPPY, HONEST, SUPPORTIVE—by working TOGETHER, then Motorpoint is the place to be and we are on a mission.

The Role

Preparation Manager. Location: Burnley. Contract Type: Permanent. Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 Basic + Competitive bonus. Hours: 42.5. 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 As a Preparation Supervisor here at Motorpoint, you will help us to shake off all those outdated car industry clichés and help us drive into the fast lane towards becoming the most desired car retailer.

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 our customers.
• Maintain good administrative procedures and filing of relevant documents.
• Working closely with sub contractors on site and maintaining a good relationship and ensuring quality of work.
• Carry out all duties in line with the company's health and safety policies and procedures, and the safe to work instructions.
• Due to the nature of the role you will need a full, clean driving licence.
• Above everything else, you'll live the Motorpoint values of Proud, Honest, Supportive and Happy, You'll also be ready for some serious fun

What we are looking for

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 requires good organisation, a methodical approach to workload with the ability to manage several processes and tasks at the same time. 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 & 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

Important dates and notices

Closing Date: 23rd September 2025

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.

About Motorpoint

Car buying made easy. At Motorpoint, buying a car is simple. We only do nearly new cars and nobody beats us on price. We only sell nearly new, and our cars are all under warranty – so peace of mind comes as standard. Our range includes makes and models to fit your budget. We offer finance options and award-winning customer care before and after you buy, to help you drive away happy.

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