Automotive Yard Operative
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Position Overview & Specifications
Role: Automotive Yard Operative (Car Showroom).
Location: Northampton, NN3 9UD
Hours: 40 hours per week. Working any 5 days out of 7 on a rota basis. Shifts will consist of days, evenings and weekends.
Salary: £21,733.20 per year + a bonus scheme that provides an on target annual earnings of £23,233.20
******* A full valid UK driving licence is essential for this role!! *******
CarShop (part of the Sytner group) is the UK’s largest omnichannel car supermarket. We are the spreaders of good carma in the automotive world and provide a world class customer experience.
What does the job involve?
We are very proud of our pitch display; it is the first impression our customers get when they come onto our site. This role is moving vehicles around the yard so that they make an amazing first impression.
- You will check that there is no damage on the cars, tyres aren’t flat and that they are clean and presentable.
- Along with this you will check that pricing information is accurate and displayed properly and receive new deliveries of stock.
- You will be doing stock rotation and updating the display
Our goal is to ensure that our customers feel welcomed when they arrive on our site and that all of our vehicles are in the best condition.
What skills or experience do you need to join the team?
- You will need a full valid UK driving licence.
- Excellent attention to detail
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
What we can offer you.
- A friendly, modern and safe working environment
- A competitive salary and bonus structure
- Training and continued support
- Enhanced annual leave
- A wide range of corporate discounts
- Cycle to work scheme
- Colleague assistance programme
- Long service awards
We are committed to nurturing a culture where all of our colleagues feel included and valued at work. Our principles ensure that we are an equal opportunities employer valuing the empowerment of all people.
Meet the recruiter
Shelley Mannion
shelley.mannion@carshop.co.uk
Benefits
Enhanced Holiday Entitlement
Colleague Discount on Cars
High Street Discounts
Discounted Gym Membership
Structured Career Path
Cycle to Work Scheme
Free Parking
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Motor Vehicle Dealers
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Automotive Yard Operative roles across CarShop's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Motor Vehicle Dealers.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £21,733 - £21,733 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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