VEHICLE PROGRESSOR
New & Used Cars and Commercial Vehicles
Paynes of Hinckley – Hinckley, Leicestershire
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
About the Role
We are looking for a highly organised, motivated and proactive Vehicle Progressor to join our busy new and used car and commercial vehicle dealership.
This is a key role within our business, ensuring that vehicles move efficiently through every stage of the preparation process, from their initial arrival on site through to being fully prepared, presented and ready for sale and customer handover.
The successful candidate will take ownership of monitoring and coordinating vehicle progress, working closely with our Sales, Service, Bodyshop and Valeting teams to ensure that preparation work is completed to the highest standards and within agreed timescales.
We are looking for someone who can keep things moving, anticipate potential delays, solve problems and ensure that nothing gets overlooked.
Key Responsibilities
- Vehicle Progression: Oversee and track the progress of new and used cars and commercial vehicles - from arrival through to final preparation and pitch readiness.
- Vehicle Preparation: Coordinate all aspects of vehicle preparation, including mechanical inspections, servicing, repairs, MOTs, bodywork rectification, cosmetic improvements and valeting.
- Stock Management: Ensure vehicles are prepared and made pitch-ready as quickly and efficiently as possible, maintaining excellent presentation standards.
- Departmental Coordination: Liaise effectively with Sales, Service, Bodyshop and Valeting departments to ensure a smooth and efficient preparation process.
- Progress Monitoring: Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of vehicle preparation status, outstanding work and expected completion dates.
- Prioritisation: Identify and prioritise vehicles requiring urgent attention, including sold vehicles awaiting customer collection.
- Problem Solving: Proactively identify potential delays or bottlenecks and take appropriate action to keep vehicles progressing.
- Quality Control: Ensure vehicles meet the dealership's presentation and preparation standards before being released for sale or handover.
- Logistics: Managing the various logistic operations of the business such as onwards delivery of sold vehicles, collection and delivery of service vehicles etc.
- Imaging: Arranging photography of completed stock vehicles for use online - following set procedures / look & style.
- Communication: Provide regular, clear updates to relevant departments and management regarding vehicle progress and any issues affecting completion times.
- Efficiency: Help minimise vehicle preparation times and reduce the number of days vehicles remain unavailable for sale.
About You
We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, dependable and takes pride in getting things done.
The ideal candidate will have:
- Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple vehicles and tasks simultaneously.
- A proactive, hands-on approach with a strong sense of urgency.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- The confidence to liaise with colleagues across different departments and follow up on outstanding work.
- Strong attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high standards.
- The ability to prioritise workloads and work effectively in a busy, fast-paced dealership environment.
- Good computer literacy and the ability to maintain accurate vehicle tracking records.
- A positive, flexible attitude and a willingness to work as part of a team.
- The ability to work independently, use initiative and take ownership of responsibilities.
- A full UK driving licence.
Previous experience within a motor dealership, vehicle preparation, automotive logistics or a similar coordination role would be advantageous, although candidates with strong organisational skills and the right attitude will also be considered.
What We're Looking For
This role is about much more than simply keeping track of vehicles.
We need someone who will actively drive the preparation process forward, ensuring that work is completed, deadlines are met and vehicles are made available for sale without unnecessary delays.
You will need to be comfortable communicating with different departments, chasing progress where necessary and taking responsibility for ensuring that every vehicle receives the attention it requires.
Ultimately, your success will be measured by how efficiently vehicles progress through the business and how quickly they become ready for sale.
What We Offer
- A permanent, full-time position within an established franchised motor dealership.
- A varied and rewarding role where no two days are the same.
- The opportunity to work alongside an experienced and supportive team.
- A long established, family owned busy, professional working environment.
- Competitive salary, dependent on experience.
On Target Earnings : £34k per annum
Apply Now
If you are an organised, enthusiastic individual who enjoys working in a busy environment, has a keen eye for detail and takes satisfaction in seeing a job through from start to finish, we would love to hear from you.
Join our team and help us ensure that every vehicle is prepared, presented and ready for sale to the highest possible standards.