Vehicle Coordinator

Porsche Retail Group Ltd; Sidcup; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive retailer in Sidcup seeks a Vehicle Coordinator to manage vehicle logistics and ensure readiness for sale. The role involves monitoring inventory, coordinating vehicle transport, and supporting the sales team. Candidates should possess strong organizational skills and a valid UK Driving Licence. A competitive salary of £33,000 per annum is offered along with various benefits including a pension scheme and employee assistance program.

Benefits

Basic Salary of £33,000 per annum

Option of a VW Group Vehicle at preferential rate

33 days holiday per year

Preferential rates on products and services

Life Assurance

DC Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Program

Dedicated mental health champions

Five sets of branded uniform

Qualifications

• Be aged over 21 and held a full UK Driving Licence for at least 2 years.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Manage inventory, logistics and preparation of vehicles.
• Monitor incoming and outgoing vehicles, reconciling with records.
• Coordinate vehicle transport and ensure readiness for delivery.
• Support the sales team in preparing vehicles for test drives.

Skills

Good IT skills

Strong organisational skills

Attention to detail

Familiarity with dealership management systems

Job description

Overview

As a Vehicle Coordinator, you'll manage the inventory, logistics and preparation of vehicles within the Centre. In this role, you are vital to ensuring all new and pre-owned vehicles are properly tracked, inspected and ready for sale or delivery. You'll work closely with the sales, service and teams to streamline vehicle flow from acquisition to customer handover. In addition, you'll play a key part in ensuring the standards of the Porsche Centre are upheld, displaying vehicles professionally and in accordance with the Porsche brand standards.

Responsibilities

• Monitoring incoming and outgoing vehicles, reconcile with internal records and dealer management systems
• Coordinating vehicle transport and ensuring showroom or deliver ready condition
• Oversee delivery timelines, ensuring necessary documentation is processed with 3rd parties (e.g. transporters)
• Support the sales team by locating, staging or moving vehicles for test drives, customer appointments or deliveries
• Ensuring sold vehicles are priorities for preparation and delivery
• Organise and maintain the vehicle display and parking of the Centre
• Assisting in signage and merchandising of the vehicles
• Handle vehicle transfers between group Centres

Requirements

Minimum Skills & Qualifications:

• Be aged over 21 and held a full UK Driving Licence for at least 2 years (for insurance purposes)
• Familiarity with dealership management systems and scheduling/tracking software
• Good IT skills, including the ability to use Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel to an intermediate level
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail

Desirable Skills & Qualifications:

• Experience of working in a large franchised automotive dealership
• Working knowledge of vehicle registration or auction processes

Benefits

Porsche Retail Group are committed to promoting a culture that champions diversity and equal opportunities. PRG believe diverse teams are catalysts of innovation and create multiple new ideas. One of our priorities is to celebrate diversity in all its dimensions while shaping an aspirational and inclusive company culture.

In return, we offer:

• Basic Salary of £33,000 per annum depending on experience
• Fixed hours each week - 5 days per week, Monday to Friday 8.30am to 6pm
• Option of a VW Group Vehicle at a preferential leasing rate
• 33 days holiday per, with extra days for long service
• Preferential rates on several products and services, including high street brands, restaurants, gyms and Porsche products
• Life Assurance
• DC Pension Scheme
• Employee Assistance Program - support and advice on issues impacting your wellbeing
• Dedicated mental health champions
• Five full sets of branded uniform

Centre

Porsche Centre South London, is located off the A20 towards Bexley. With free onsite parking and stone's throw away from Tesco Superstore. It’s also a five-minute drive from Bannatyne Health Club and Orpington's Retail Park.

Company

Headquartered in Reading alongside Porsche Cars GB Ltd, Porsche Retail Group (PRG) are owned wholly by Porsche Germany. We operate several Porsche Centres, Service Centres and a Trade Parts Distribution Centre in and around London and the South-East.

Our journey embodies the Porsche DNA, a love of sports cars and a passion for excellence and challenging the status quo. Our centres feature state-of-the-art facilities and highly trained staff to ensure that the purchasing, servicing, and ownership experience of Porsche customers are of the highest quality.