Vehicle Progressor

Stratstone Exotics; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave including bank

Birthday off

Salary Sacrifice car scheme

Volunteer day

Long service milestones

Career growth opportunities

Cycle to work

Staff high street discounts

Referral rewards

Job summary

Stratstone Wolverhampton JLR is seeking a Vehicle Progressor to manage cosmetic reconditioning, perform final quality checks, and prepare photos/videos for customers. The role requires a sharp eye for detail and coordination with service, sales, and third-party teams.

You will work under pressure to deadlines, have IT and communication skills, and hold a full UK driving licence. Competitive benefits and an inclusive workplace await you at Lithia UK.

Qualifications

• Experience in automotive or retail merchandising with quality standards.
• IT, written and verbal skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Process arriving vehicles to Strastone standards in Pinnacle database.
• Coordinate stock preparation with Service and third party suppliers to maximise efficiency.
• Coordinate bodyshop repairs with Sales and Smart teams.
• Ensure vehicles are valeted to high standards.
• Quality check used vehicles and complete photography/video requirements.

Skills

Full UK driving licence

Automotive/retail merchandising

IT skills

Attention to detail

Job description

Stratstone Wolverhampton JLR

Basic salary of £26,436.8, pension, life assurance, 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.