Vehicle Preparation Assistant

Motorpoint Ltd; North East; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

28 days holiday + special days

Staff discount

Pension

Healthcare

EAP

Personal development training

Team socials

Discounts at retailers

Job summary

Motorpoint Ltd. is seeking a Vehicle Preparation Assistant (A4C) to ensure exchange and Sell Your Car vehicles are appraised and prepared to Auction4Cars standards before listing to trade customers. You will maintain accuracy and nurture relationships with our trade partners.

Key duties include inspecting vehicles, prepping units for collection, taking compliant photos, and handling GDPR data. A UK driving licence is essential, with flexibility to support other sites as needed.

Qualifications

• UK driving licence is essential.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Motivation to work to tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and pride in high standards of cleanliness and presentation.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure with a proactive, problem-solving mindset.
• Willingness to support other sites when needed.
• Alignment with company values: Proud, Honest, Supportive, Happy and Together.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily inspections for damage, verify vehicle specs and service history.
• Assist with vehicle preparation for trade customer collection and display.
• Photograph vehicles to company standards for marketing and records.
• Conduct vehicle check-ins in all weather conditions.
• Handle personal data in line with GDPR requirements.
• Support vehicle movements on-site and off-site.
• Liaise with drivers and transporters, resolving challenges professionally.
• Carry out any other ad hoc tasks as required.

Skills

UK driving licence

Independent & team worker

Deadline driven

Attention to detail

Calm under pressure

Willing to travel between sites

Positive attitude & values

Job description

As a Vehicle Preparation Assistant (A4C), you'll play a key role in ensuring Motorpoint's part-exchange and 'Sell Your Car' vehicles are appraised and prepared to Auction4Cars's high standards before they're advertised on our auction platform to our trade customers. Most importantly you'll ensure accuracy, maintaining relationships with our trade customers.

What you will be doing

• Perform daily inspections for damage, verify vehicle specs and service history
• Assist with vehicle preparation for trade customer collection and display
• Photograph vehicles to company standards for marketing and records
• Conduct vehicle check-ins in all weather conditions
• Handle personal data in line with GDPR requirements
• Support vehicle movements on-site and off-site
• Liaise with drivers and transporters, resolving challenges professionally
• Carry out any other ad hoc tasks as required

Required Skills and Experience

• A full UK driving licence (essential)
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Motivation to work to tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong attention to detail and pride in high standards of cleanliness and presentation
• Ability to remain calm under pressure with a proactive, problem-solving mindset
• Willingness to support other sites when needed
• A positive attitude and alignment with our values: Proud, Honest, Supportive, Happy and Together

About Motorpoint

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. So, 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!

Benefits

• 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: 18th September 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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