Vehicle Progress Chaser

Stratstone; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days holiday including bank

Birthday day off

Salary Sacrifice car

Volunteer day

Career growth opportunities

Cycle to work

Staff discounts

Referral rewards

Job summary

Stratstone Wolverhampton Audi is seeking a Vehicle Progressor to manage the cosmetic reconditioning of vehicles arriving on site and perform final quality checks including photography for listings.

You will collaborate with Service, Sales and third-party partners to coordinate bodyshop repairs, enable efficient preparation in the workshop, and ensure vehicles meet our high preparation standards before sale. A UK driving licence is required.

Qualifications

• Automotive/retail merchandising experience required.
• Knowledge of quality standards and supply chain processes.
• Good IT, written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organisation and attention to detail.
• Must hold a full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Process vehicles arriving on site to Stratsone operating standards and update Pinnacle database.
• Coordinate with Service, Sales, Smart teams and third-party suppliers for required bodyshop repairs.
• Ensure vehicles are valeted and prepared to the highest standards for sale.
• Quality check all used vehicles and complete photography/video requirements.
• Work with colleagues to maintain efficient stock preparation and handover.

Skills

Automotive/retail merchandising

Quality standards & supply chain

IT skills

Organisation & detail

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Stratstone Wolverhampton Audi

Basic salary of £26,437 with a bonus of £3,000, pension, life assurance, 33 days holiday (including bank holidays), exclusive company discounts on used car purchases, leasing deals and aftersales services.

As one of the UK’s leading volume automotive retailers, we’re dedicated to providing a personalised, value service for our customers. We’re looking for someone to truly make an impact and bring our vision to life, forging long-lasting customer relationships and wowing with a great experience, every time.

Our Associates are what separate us from the competition; the people who make a difference to our environments, our customers and their experience. As a Vehicle Progressor, you’ll manage the cosmetic reconditioning of all vehicles delivered to your site, completing the final quality check and photography, ready for our customers.

What does the role of Vehicle Progressor involve?

• Ensure that all vehicles arriving on site for sale are processed as per the Strastone operating standard, managing vehicle status within our Pinnacle database
• Work with the Service department identify, process and complete all stock requiring preparation, ensuring maximum efficiency of mechanical and cosmetic preparation through the workshop
• Liaise with the Sales department, Smart teams and third party suppliers to coordinate any required bodyshop repairs in line with agreed standards
• Work with the valet team to ensure all vehicles are valeted to the highest standards
• Quality check all used vehicles ready for sale, ensuring they are in line with the Evans Halshaw preparation standards, and complete all photography and video requirements

What qualities do I need to succeed in the Vehicle Progressor role?

• A passion for delivering exceptionally high standards
• Experience within an automotive or retail merchandising environment, with knowledge of managing products through quality standards through a supply chain
• IT, written and verbal skills
• Ease with working under pressure to tight deadlines, with excellent organisational qualities and a great eye for detail
• A full UK driving licence

What we can offer you:

• Enjoy 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays), giving you more time to relax, recharge, and do what you love
• Celebrate your special day with an extra day off on your birthday
• Our industry-leading Family Leave Policies ensure you’re supported when it matters most
• Access a new car through our Salary Sacrifice scheme and enjoy a smarter way to drive
• Take a paid day to volunteer and give back to a cause close to your heart
• We believe in recognising dedication and loyalty, that’s why we celebrate long service milestone anniversaries
• Unlock your potential with tailored training and endless career growth opportunities
• Commute for less with our cycle to work scheme
• Access high street discounts to make the everyday a little more rewarding
• Know someone perfect for Lithia UK? Earn rewards through our internal referral scheme

At Lithia UK, our growth is powered by our people:

As one of the largest automotive retailers globally, we’re passionate about transforming the future of personal transportation and setting new standards for exceptional customer experiences. Our values—Earn Customers for Life, Improve Constantly, Take Personal Ownership, and Have Fun!—fuel everything we do. Join us, and you’ll be part of a team that embraces innovation, champions personal growth, and celebrates success together. If you’re ready to make an impact in an environment that empowers you to drive change, we’d love to have you with us on this journey.

Lithia UK are an equal opportunities employer, and we are proud members of Automotive 30% Club, Diversity in Retail and Inclusive Companies. We welcome all applications regardless of age, race, religion, disability, gender or sexual identity, marital status, socio-economic background or Veteran status. We will also consider qualified applicants with prior criminal convictions, in accordance with the law.

We want your recruitment journey to be unique to you and as accessible as possible. If you need any additional support with your application or have specific requirements at any stage, please let us know via email: [e-mail]. Our team will be happy to support you throughout every stage of the process.