Road Tester
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Position Overview & Specifications
Role: Road Tester
Location: Sheffield, S60 5BD
Hours: 4on 4off, Days, 06:00 – 18:00
Salary: £23,000 per year + a bonus scheme that provides an on target annual earnings of £25,400.
*** 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 want to be sure that our vehicles are in the best possible condition before going to our stores and ending up on someone’s driveway.
- You will take our cars on a set route, listening and feeling for any issues with the car.
- When you get back you will let the team know it’s all good, or if not then you will let them know what needs fixing. Therefore, you need to know what you are listening/looking out for so driving experience is essential.
Our goal is to ensure that we only send out quality vehicles to our customers, we treat all cars like they are our own.
What skills or experience do you need to join the team?
- A full valid UK driving licence is essential.
- You will need excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- It would be great if you have some experience as a vehicle technician (bonus if you are qualified) and if you have diagnostic knowledge then that would be brilliant.
- However, we would also be interested in hearing from you if you are a Trade Plate Driver or a Test Driver.
- You will need an excellent eye for detail.
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 award
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 Road Tester 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 £23,000 - £23,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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