Role: Vehicle Prep Manager
Location: Derby
Salary: £40,000 – £45,000 (depending on experience)
Job Type: Full-Time
Working Hours: Monday to Friday: 8:00am – 5:30pm
About the Role
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Vehicle Prep Manager to join a busy and fast-paced vehicle preparation centre in Derby. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on organisation, leadership, and maintaining high standards across all areas of vehicle prep. You will be responsible for leading a small team while ensuring all vehicles are prepared efficiently and to a high standard, ready for the forecourt.
What’s on Offer
Competitive salary of £35,000 – £45,000 depending on experience
Monday to Friday working hours (no weekends)
Opportunity to lead and develop a small, dedicated team
Involvement in implementing processes and improving operations
Exposure to a high-volume prep environmentKey Responsibilities
Manage, motivate, and develop a team of technicians, valeters, and smart repair staff
Conduct performance reviews and support team development
Implement and enforce prep processes and guidelines
Oversee vehicle workflow from delivery through to forecourt readiness
Check vehicles in on arrival and coordinate with repair and paint teams
Order parts and manage job progress efficiently
Ensure all vehicles meet quality standards and deadlinesWhat We’re Looking For
Previous experience in a similar managerial role within automotive
Strong technical knowledge of vehicle preparation, smart repairs, and valeting
Confident leader with the ability to manage people and drive performance
Highly organised with strong attention to detail
Experience setting up processes or improving operations is highly desirableVehicle Prep Manager - Derby - £40,000 - £45,000 DOE
Salary description
£40000.00 - £45000.00 per year