Vehicle Progress Checker

Vospers Group; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days annual leave

Birthday day off

Motoring discounts

Cycle to Work

Training schemes

Job summary

Vospers Group in Plymouth is hiring a Vehicle Progress Checker to ensure vehicles move efficiently through the Pre-Delivery Inspection process, from arrival on site to customer handover. You will coordinate logistics, track progress and maintain quality standards.

The role requires strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and a full UK driving licence. Experience in a dealership or vehicle preparation setting is preferred, with support for training and development.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a dealership or vehicle preparation role (preferred).
• Knowledge of PDI processes (advantageous).
• Full UK driving licence (essential).
• Strong organisational and multitasking skills with high attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Monitor vehicles arriving for Pre-Delivery Inspection (PDI).
• Track vehicle progress through the workshop system.
• Coordinate vehicle movements across site and to external locations.
• Maintain accurate vehicle location and stock records.
• Input and track vehicle preparation details.
• Coordinate accessory fitting with the parts department.
• Identify and report any vehicle damage on arrival.
• Support compound operations and coordinate drivers when needed.

Skills

Organisational skills

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Fast-paced environment

IT basics

Job description

We are looking for a highly organised and proactive Vehicle Progress Checker to join our PDI team in Plymouth. This is a key role within the business, responsible for ensuring vehicles move efficiently through the preparation process, from arrival on site to final customer handover.

You will play a vital part in maintaining vehicle flow, coordinating logistics and ensuring every vehicle meets our quality standards before reaching the customer.

Key Responsibilities

Vehicle Preparation & Tracking

• Monitor vehicles arriving for Pre-Delivery Inspection (PDI)
• Track vehicle progress through the workshop system
• Ensure all vehicles meet quality control standards
• Maintain organisation within the PDI compound

Vehicle Logistics & Movements

• Coordinate vehicle movements across site and to external locations
• Check in deliveries and manage transport logistics
• Arrange ad-hoc vehicle movements when required

Stock & Key Management

• Maintain accurate vehicle location and stock records
• Manage secure key control systems
• Carry out regular stock checks

Customer Handover Preparation

• Manage the vehicle handover schedule
• Ensure vehicles are fuelled, prepared and ready on time
• Input and track vehicle preparation details

Accessories & Presentation

• Coordinate accessory fitting with the parts department
• Ensure showroom and forecourt vehicles are clean and presentable

Vehicle Condition & Support

• Identify and report any vehicle damage on arrival
• Support compound operations and coordinate drivers when needed

What We're Looking For

• Strong organisational and multitasking skills
• High attention to detail
• Good communication and teamwork abilities
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Basic IT skills

Experience & Requirements

• Previous experience in a dealership or vehicle preparation role (preferred)
• Knowledge of PDI processes (advantageous)
• Full UK driving licence (essential)

We ask all our colleagues to demonstrate our core values of care, accountability, performance, respect and integrity.

Why Vospers?

Were more than just a car dealership we're a family-run business with a strong reputation across the Southwest. Over 100 members of our team have been with us for 10 to 40 years a sign of the support and development we offer.

Here's what you'll get

• 30 days annual leave (including bank holidays) increasing with length of service, pro-rata for part-time employee
• A paid day off for your birthday!
• Full range of motoring discounts on MOTs, servicing, sales and parts
• Access to an online platform with discounts across multiple retailers
• Full range of employee assistance programmes and support services
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Professional development via our Motorv8 and Vospers 5 training schemes
• Manufacturer-specific training
• Generous staff and customer referral schemes

Hours

42.5 hours per week

We are a Disability Confident Committed and Youth Friendly Employer.

No terminology in this advert is intended to be deemed discriminatory. We are happy to accept applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their age, gender, race, religion, disability, sexual orientation or marital status.