Vehicle Yard Assistant

SAT; Greater London; Presencial; GBP 22.000 - 31.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

OTE £30,960 per year

6-day week

Training & development

Career progression

International exposure

Descripción de la vacante

SAT JAPAN UK Showroom in Purfleet-on-Thames is seeking a Vehicle Yard Assistant to support day-to-day yard operations, ensure vehicles are clean, correctly positioned and prepared for customers and online listings, and assist with vehicle washing, preparation and stock accuracy.

You will photograph vehicles, move them safely around the yard, help sales and logistics teams, and maintain an organised display area.

Formación

• Be over 21 and hold a full Driver's Licence for at least two years (insurance purposes)
• Previous experience in vehicle preparation, automotive work, valeting, yard operations, or similar role preferred
• Comfortable driving and moving a variety of vehicles safely
• Good attention to detail and ability to identify presentation issues
• Ability to take clear, professional vehicle photographs with a smartphone or camera
• Physically comfortable working outdoors and performing cleaning/preparation duties
• Reliable, punctual, and team-oriented with good communication and organisational skills
• Basic IT and smartphone skills for stock records and photos
• Ability to work in a fast-paced automotive environment

Responsabilidades

• Wash and clean vehicles to a high standard
• Prepare vehicles for viewings, photography, and handover
• Take clear, professional photos for online listings and records
• Ensure photos accurately reflect vehicle condition and features
• Move and organise vehicles safely within the showroom and yard
• Maintain an organised vehicle display area
• Check vehicles for damage or missing items and report issues
• Receive new stock and position vehicles correctly
• Support sales with preparation for appointments and test drives
• Ensure keys and stock information are handled and organised
• Assist with basic vehicle checks (fuel, tyres, warning lights)
• Keep yard and prep areas clean, organised and safe
• Support handovers and showroom operations as needed
• Collaborate with sales, logistics, and operations to ensure on-time readiness
• Follow company procedures and health and safety requirements

Conocimientos

Vehicle preparation

Photography

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Communication

Outdoor physical work

Descripción del empleo

As a Vehicle Yard Assistant, you'll be responsible for supporting the day-to-day operations of our vehicle yard and showrooorganisedring all vehicles are clean, presentable, correctly positioned, and ready for customers and online listings.

You'll assist with vehicle washing and preparation, take clear and professional photographs of vehicles, move and organise vehicles within the yard, and help maintain accurate stock information. You'll also work closely with the sales and operations teams to ensure vehicles are prepared efficiently and presented to a high standard.

Responsibilities:

• Wash and clean vehicles to ensure they are presented to a high standard
• Prepare vehicles for customer viewings, photography, and handover
• Take clear and professional photographs of vehicles for online listings and internal records
• Ensure vehicle photographs accurately represent the condition and features of each vehicle
• Move and organise vehicles safely within the showroom and yard
• Maintain an organised and professional vehicle display area
• Check vehicles for visible damage, missing items, or presentation issues and report them to the relevant team
• Assist with receiving new vehicle stock and positioning vehicles in the correct areas
• Support the sales team in preparing vehicles for customer appointments and test drives
• Ensure vehicle keys and relevant stock information are handled and organised correctly
• Assist with basic vehicle checks where required, including fuel levels, tyre condition, warning lights, and general appearance
• Keep the yard and vehicle preparation areas clean, organised, and safe
• Support vehicle handovers and other showroom operations when required
• Work closely with the sales, logistics, and operations teams to ensure vehicles are ready on time
• Follow company procedures and health and safety requirements at all times

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• Be over 21 and have held a full Driver's Licence for a minimum of two years (for insurance purposes)
• Previous experience in vehicle preparation, automotive work, valeting, yard operations, or a similar practical role is preferred
• Comfortable driving and moving a variety of vehicles safely
• Good attention to detail and ability to identify vehicle presentation issues
• Ability to take clear and professional vehicle photographs using a smartphone or camera
• Physically comfortable working outdoors and carrying out vehicle cleaning and preparation duties
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work effectively as part of a team
• Good communication and organisational skills
• Basic IT and smartphone skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced automotive environment

Desirable Qualifications:

• Previous experience working in an automotive dealership, vehicle yard, showroom, or car preparation centre
• Experience in vehicle valeting or detailing
• Experience photographing vehicles for automotive listings
• Knowledge of Japanese and imported vehicles
• Basic understanding of vehicle condition checks and automotive terminology

In return, we offer:

• OTE of £30,960 per year, with a basic salary of £21,600 per year
• Performance-based earning opportunities linked to individual and operational performance
• 6-day working week
• Working hours of 9:00am to 6:00pm
• One rotational day off per week
• Ongoing training and development
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression
• Opportunity to work with a wide range of Japanese and international vehicles
• Professional automotive showroom and yard working environment
• Exposure to both the UK and international automotive markets
• Opportunity to develop extensive knowledge of Japanese vehicles, vehicle preparation, and automotive operations
• Support from an established international automotive business

Showroom:

SAT JAPAN's UK Showroom is located in Purfleet-on-Thames, Grays RM20 3NL. The location provides convenient access to London, Essex and surrounding areas, as well as major transport and logistics routes.

Our UK Showroom and vehicle yard are an important part of SAT JAPAN's continued expansion in the United Kingdom. The Vehicle Yard Assistant will play an important role in ensuring our vehicle stock is professionally prepared, organised, photographed, and ready for customers and online presentation.

Company

SAT JAPAN is an international automotive company specializing in exporting vehicles from Japan to customers across global markets. We give customers access to a wide range of Japanese vehicles, supported by our international sales, logistics, and vehicle sourcing operations.

Our journey is built around a passion for automobiles, customer service and continuous growth. As we continue expanding our presence in the United Kingdom, our goal is to provide customers with a professional, reliable vehicle-buying experience while establishing SAT JAPAN as a strong automotive brandin the UK market.

Our showroom team plays akey role in this growth by delivering a high standard of customer service, building long-term relationships, and ensuring every customer receives professional support throughout their vehicle-buying journey.