Preparation Supervisor

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 As a Preparation Supervisor here at Motorpoint, you will help us to shake off all those outdated car industry clichés and help us drive into the fast lane towards becoming the most desired car retailer.
Let us tell you a little bit about what you will be doing
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
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!
So how do you get the role?

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.

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).
Do you want to accelerate your career, move your personal development up a gear and join the number one automotive business to work for in the UK?
Do you want to work with an amazing group of people, who are fun, friendly, get stuff done and who bring our values to life - PROUD, HAPPY, HONEST, SUPPORTIVE - by working TOGETHER?
Motorpoint is the place to be and we are on a mission!
We believe that by creating the best possible 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 the careers and opportunities for our colleagues.
If you were to join us as a Preparation Supervisor, here is what you need to know.
Hours: 42.5 per week, 5 days over 7 rota, including the weekends.

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
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