Vehicle Preparation Centre Manager
6 hours ago
Enfield
Vehicle Preparation Centre Manager Location: Enfield Salary: Basic up to £60,000 | OTE up to £85,000 Hours: Monday to Friday + Every Other Saturday Shifts: Alternating weekly 6:00am3:00pm / 8:00am5:00pm About Us We are the UKs fastest-growing used car supermarket, with a stock of over 2,000 vehicles and one of the countrys most active vehicle preparation centres. Our ability to deliver high-quality, market-ready vehicles at speed is at the heart of our continued success. The Opportunity Were looking for a hands-on Operations Manager to lead our high-volume Vehicle Preparation Centre. This is a senior, high-impact role responsible for overseeing the entire prep function including mechanical, bodyshop, alloy wheel repair, valeting, photography, and parts. Youll be accountable for operational performance, team productivity, and critical KPIs such as reducing "days to market" to under 4 days and maintaining at least 90% of stock fully prepped and advertised. This role demands energy, discipline, and the ability to lead from the front. Its ideal for someone who thrives in fast-paced environments and is driven to deliver results consistently. Key Responsibilities Oversee all vehicle preparation functions: mechanical, bodyshop, alloy wheel repairs, valeting, photography, and parts Drive productivity, utilisation, and throughput across departments Monitor and act on key performance indicators (KPIs), especially Days to Market and Prep Completion Rate Ensure stock is prepped, photographed, and live online minimum 90% at all times Manage workflow scheduling, parts logistics, and stock security Ensure full compliance with health & safety and quality control standards Collaborate with sales, buying, and aftersales teams to align prep output with commercial priorities Recruit, develop, and lead high-performing teams, instilling a culture of urgency, accountability, and high standards About You Proven experience leading high-volume prep centres or workshop operations Deep knowledge of all vehicle prep areas (mechanical, bodyshop, alloy repair, valeting, photography, and parts) Highly organised and data-driven, with confidence using KPIs and performance dashboards Naturally proactive and action-oriented you take ownership and get things done Strong under pressure able to make practical, effective decisions in real-time A clear, confident communicator and a strong team leader who inspires performance and consistency What Youll Get Basic salary up to £60,000 Performance-based OTE up to £85,000 Structured Monday to Friday work week, with alternate Saturdays Autonomy to lead a core operational function in a business thats scaling fast A direct reporting line to the CEO, with real influence on performance and strategy Want to be part of something ambitious and fast-moving? Apply now to take full ownership of one of the most important functions in our business. Vehicle Preparation Automotive Operations Workshop Manager Used Car Supermarket Vehicle Prep Centre Bodyshop Manager Valeting Alloy Wheel Repair Vehicle Photography Car Dealership Operations Manager Vehicle Reconditioning TPBN1_UKTJ