Vehicle Progressor

Lloyd Motor Group; North Tyneside; Remote; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave (incl. bank hols)

Healthcare cash plan

Employee vehicle-discount schemes

Cycle to work scheme

Eyecare vouchers

Pension with life cover

Training and development

Staff referral scheme

Staff parking

Job summary

Lloyd BMW/MINI retailer in North Tyneside is hiring a Vehicle Progressor to manage vehicle movements and charging across the prep process. You’ll work closely with the Prep team to keep vehicles accessible and ready for technicians in a fast-paced retail environment.

The role requires a hands-on, organised individual with vehicle knowledge and a proactive approach to reducing downtime and costs. Benefits include extensive leave and employee discounts.

Qualifications

• Self-starter with pride in own work.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced retail environment.
• Good knowledge of vehicles with attention to presentation.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day vehicle movements around the site and compound.
• Carry out regular compound runs to move vehicles through the prep process.
• Ensure prep vehicles are accessible for technicians and ready for use.
• Take ownership of battery charging across new and used stock, keeping vehicles ready.

Skills

Self-starter

Fast-paced environment

Vehicle knowledge

Hands-on

Organised

Team player

Willing to learn

Valeting/Prep experience

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Vehicle Progressor to join the sales team at our busy Lloyd BMW/MINIretailerbased in North Tyneside.

Salary: £28,177

Hours: Monday - Friday, 08:30 - 17:30

Role responsibilities:

• Manage day-to-day vehicle movements around the site and compound, ensuring vehicles are where they need to be when required.


• Carry out regular compound runs to keep vehicles moving efficiently through the preparation process.


• Ensure prep vehicles are readily available and accessible for technicians, helping to minimise time spent locating vehicles.


• Take ownership of battery charging across new and used vehicle stock, ensuring vehicles are maintained and ready for use.


• Monitor vehicle battery levels and identify vehicles requiring charging to help prevent unnecessary battery replacements.


• Support the smooth and efficient flow of vehicles through the preparation process.


• Work closely with the Prep team and Technicians to ensure vehicles are available at the right time.


• Help reduce avoidable downtime and battery-related costs by proactively managing vehicle movements and charging requirements.


• Maintain an organised and efficient vehicle compound, ensuring vehicles can be located and accessed easily.

The ideal candidate will have the following skills and experiences:

• A self-starter who takes pride in their work and manages their own workload


• Comfortable in a fast-paced retail environment


• Good knowledge of vehicles with a strong eye for presentation and detail


• Happy to be hands-on and flexible in approach


• Organised, reliable and able to work well as part of a small team


• Positive attitude with a willingness to learn and develop


• Experience in vehicle valeting, preparation or presentation

Company Benefits:

• 33 days of annual leave, inclusive of Bank Holidays.


• Healthcare cash plan.


• Employee vehicle-discount schemes.


• Cycle to work scheme.


• Eyecare vouchers.


• Free flu jabs.


• Pension scheme (including life cover).


• Internal and manufacturer training.


• Staff referral scheme.

About Lloyd Motor Group: Founded in 1976, Lloyd Motor Group is one of the UK's largest family-run car retailer groups, with 40 retailers across Northern England and Southern Scotland. Representing prestigious brands like BMW, MINI, Land Rover, BYD, Volvo, Kia, Volkswagen, Skoda, INEOS, Honda motorcycles and BMW Motorrad, we've built our reputation on exceptional customer service delivered with a professional yet personal touch. Join our passionate team and you'll find a supportive culture that values your contribution, invests in your development, and empowers you to grow while making a real difference in a company where people are our greatest asset.

Benefits of Working With Us

Medicash healthcare cash plan is available for all colleagues.

Holidays

25 days of annual leave a year, and 8 bank holidays.

Retail Discount Scheme

Highstreet discounts and cashback opportunities.

Refer a Friend Scheme

Colleague incentive of £500 for recommending great people to join us.

Great Facilities

We take pride in our state-of-the-art working environments and facilities.

Staff Parking

Free staff parking at the majority of our sites or subsidised parking.