Overview
Who are we?
We are Motorpoint, the UK’s leading omnichannel car retailer of nearly new cars. At Motorpoint, we all share the same vision:
To be the Car Buyer’s Champion, trusted to deliver unrivalled Choice, Value and Quality.
We believe that by creating a fantastic place to work for our colleagues, we will deliver the best possible experience for our customers. So, if you want to work with an amazing group of people who are fun, friendly and get stuff done – and who bring our values to life – PROUD, HAPPY, HONEST, SUPPORTIVE – by working TOGETHER, then Motorpoint is the place to be and we are on a mission!
The Role: Preparation Manager
Salary: £35,000 – £40,000 Basic + Competitive bonus
Location: Burnley
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: 42.5
Our workshops are a key department on every site and we are looking for a Preparation Supervisor to supervise the workshop and yard team reporting directly into the Preparation Manager. As a Preparation Supervisor here at Motorpoint, you will help us to shake off all those outdated car industry clichés and help us drive into the fast lane towards becoming the most desired car retailer.
Let us tell you a little bit about what you will be doing
- Lead a team of Pre-delivery Inspection Technicians and Vehicle Preparation Assistants to deliver high quality standards in the preparation of all vehicles ready for display and delivery to customers.
- Manage productivity and efficiency of the team, matching workload to resource.
- Coaching and developing the preparation teams, ensuring they have the resources to deliver results.
- Ensure work is allocated to individuals and productivity is maintained whilst maintaining quality.
- Work closely with the store management team to ensure a high level of customer service to all our customers.
- Maintain good administrative procedures and filing of relevant documents.
- Working closely with sub contractors on site and maintaining a good relationship and ensuring quality of work.
- Carry out all duties in line with the company’s health and safety policies and procedures, and the safe to work instructions.
- Due to the nature of the role you will need a full, clean driving licence.
- Above everything else, you’ll live the Motorpoint values of Proud, Honest, Supportive and Happy, You’ll also be ready for some serious fun!
So how do you get the role?
We are looking for someone who has a proven track record in a similar role, in particular workshop control, quality control and managing logistics along with people management and leadership experience. This role will require you to be well organised, have a methodical approach to workload with the ability to manage several processes and tasks at the same time. You’d be required to be IT literate with working knowledge of Outlook and Excel.
What is in it for you?
- Paid time off every month to do something that makes you happy
- 28 days holiday plus days off for your birthday, getting married or moving house
- Additional holidays for length of service
- Long service awards
- Staff discount on cars and finance options
- Discounts & cash back at hundreds of high street retailers & restaurants through our “My M.O.T” platform
- Smart Tech in partnership with Currys
- Cycle to work
- Pension
- Healthcare
- Enhanced Parental Leave
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Vocational and personal development training courses
- Quarterly team socials
- Team feasts
- Scratch card rewards
- Sharesave scheme (SAYE)
- Plus much more!
Closing Date: 23rd September 2025
Please note, this role may close before the closing date if the advert receives a high volume of suitable applications, so it is best to apply as soon as possible.
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. If you have any concerns about potential barriers in the application process, please get in touch so we can ensure they are removed.
IMPORTANT: Before applying for this role, please make sure you have the right to work in the country where the role is based. Unless it clearly stipulates within in the job advert above that the hiring company is looking to or able to sponsor applicants it is deemed that the hiring employer will only consider applications from those able to comply with and work in the country where the role is based.
