Careers

Welcome to Drive Motor Retail Limited.

Established in 2003, Drive is the largest independent Vauxhall Group in the country selling both new and used cars as well as commercial vehicles. We have 11 sites across the UK representing the following manufacturers:

Vauxhall
Chevrolet
Kawasaki Bikes

We are committed to delivering excellent customer service and are very proud of our core brand values. These core values define us in the market areas we represent. They are also the core values that we look for when recruiting individuals to join our very successful organization.

The Drive Brand Core Values:

Honesty & Integrity
Care & Empathy
Enthusiasm
Personal Responsibility

We pride ourselves on achieving operational excellence which is demonstrated by our collection of industry accolades which include:

Digital Dealer of the Year 2004
Motor Trade Marketing Award Winner 2008
Sunday Times Top Track 250 Companies 2008
Bodyshop of the Year 2007

Thank you for considering joining our company, simply click on the dealership location below to see what current vacancies we have available:

Aldershot + more details

Vehicle Technician
Full Time

Salary: Dependant on age and experience

Hours: 8am to 6pm Monday to Friday, 1:3 Saturdays on a rota

Due to continued success our very busy aftersales department is expanding and therefore we are seeking qualified vehicle technicians as well as MOT testers. Main dealer experience is preferred but not essential as full Vauxhall and Drive training will be available to help further your skills.

You will need to be motivated, enthusiastic, have excellent customer handling skills and take personal responsibility for the quality and quantity of work you deliver. You will also be experienced and competent at accurately using IT equipment.

In return we offer a competitive salary, a modern working environment plus full training on our systems and product knowledge that you would expect with an AM100 company.

To apply for this position please contact Eve Edwards or Malcolm King on 01252 369200 or .

Panel Beater, Panel Fitter and Paint Sprayer - All required
Full Time

Three positions avaliable in our Aldershot Bodyshop through expansion.

Salary: Industry leading salary and bonus structure recognising quality of work and performance.

Hours: 8:30am to 5:00pm Monday top Friday (with occasional Saturdays)

We are looking to recruit three skilled individuals for the positions of Panel beater, Panel Fitter and Paint Sprayer to join our busy Bodyshop team, you must be highly competent in all areas of body repair, working to high standards. Working for a major franchise dealership, we need a person with a flexible approach and a positive attitude. You should be able to work on your own initiative and be committed to achieve complete customer satisfaction. Please be aware you will be joining Vauxhall’s Bodyshop of the Year. This accolade has been received by Drive Aldershot for three years in succession. Drive’s performance during this time has been continuing growth recognising the quality of service provided to our customers.

To apply for this position please contact Eve Edwards or Malcolm King on 01252 369200 or .

Bristol Central + more details

Sales Executives - do you want to join a successful sales team with a secure future?

Great O.T.E. with market leading volume dealership.

Drive Vauxhall is the largest independent Vauxhall Group in the country selling both new and used cars and commercials. Positions are currently available at our Bristol Central site to join our expanding Sales Department. The ideal candidates must have sales experience but not necessarily in the Motor Trade as full training through one of the most thorough training programmes in the Motor Trade will be given.

If you hold a full driving licence, are self motivated and want the chance to earn in excess of £45K per year then please telephone Annelli Seddon on 0117 977 0411.

Used Car Sales Executive (Sales Experience Essential)
Full time

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Sales Person to work within our highly successful Sales Department.

The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate a proven track record of consistently achieving sales targets within their current environment. You will need to be tenacious, enthusiastic and take personal responsibility for your performance and own lead development. You will also be highly effective in the following areas:

- Delivering a High Standard of Customer Service
- Using a Computer/IT Skills
- Telephone & face to face communication
- Administration and Organisation
- Hold a full driving licence

Experience of selling within a motor retail environment is not essential as full product and sales training will be given.

To apply for this position please contact Annelli Seddon on 0117 9770411.

Accounts
Full Time

We are looking for a full time assistant account who is computer literate, qualified to AAT level used to working to strict deadlines and have a flexible approach to work. Duties will encompass all aspects of banking and reconciliations, daily processing of invoices together with daily weekly and monthly reporting.

To apply for this position please contact Dave Barrett on 0117 9770411

Bristol North + more details

Customer Service Advisor

Full Time Hours: 8am – 6pm Monday to Friday and alternate Saturdays 8am – 12pm.

Drive Bristol North are looking for a customer focused, target driven and IT literate Customer Service Advisor to join our busy service team.

The ideal candidate would be organised with excellent administration and communication skills.

Sales experience would be an advantage but full training will be given.

If you would like to take advantage of this excellent opportunity then please call 01642 495564 and quote reference Recruitbn and a member of the recruitment team will call you back within 24 hours.

Vehicle Technician - Full Time

Due to continued success our very busy aftersales department is expanding and therefore we are seeking a qualified vehicle technician/MOT tester. Main dealer experience is preferred but not essential as full Vauxhall and Drive training will be available to help further your skills. You will need to be motivated, enthusiastic, have excellent customer handling skills and take personal responsibility for the quality and quantity of work you deliver. You will also be experienced and competent at accurately using IT equipment. In return we offer a competitive salary, a modern working environment plus full training on our systems and product knowledge that you would expect with an AM100 company.

To apply for this position please contact Bob Davies on 0117 969 4331

Bristol Kawasaki + more details

Parts and Accessories – Sales Consultant
Full Time – Including Saturday’s

Bristol Kawasaki is looking to recruit a full time parts and accessories sales consultant to join it’s team. The ideal candidate will have a knowledge and passion for motorcycles an excellent telephone manner, excellent communication skills coupled with face to face Customer Service and sales. Previous bike dealership and parts experience would be beneficial.

If you would like to apply for this position, please contact Steve Hodder on 0117 9772272

Bury St Edmunds + more details

Car sales Executive (Sales Experience Essential)

Full Time (5 and half Days per week).
Salary/OTE: 45K

Drive Vauxhall Bury St Edmunds are currently enjoying unprecedented sales levels, we urgently need highly motivated, driven sales professionals to work within our highly successful New and used Car Department.

The ideal candidates will be able to demonstrate a proven track record of consistently achieving sales targets within their current environment. You will need to be tenacious, enthusiastic and take personal responsibility for your performance and own lead development. You will also be highly effective in the following areas.

- Delivering a High Standard of Customer Service
- Using a Computer/IT Skills
- Telephone & face to face communication
- Administration and Organisation

Experience of selling within a motor retail environment is not essential as full product and sales training will be given.

In return we offer a competitive basic salary, with an uncapped OTE commensurate with the sales opportunity a volume franchise dealer provides, a company car plus full training on our systems and product knowledge that you would expect with a National company.

To apply for this position please contact Darren Robins on 01284 777222

Parts Delivery Drivers

Full Time (40 hours per week Monday to Friday).
Salary: Above min wage

We require an outgoing, reliable and well presented individual to deliver parts to Trade clients on a daily basis. Selling to customers and offering promotional products is a prerequisite.

As an ambassador for Drive Motor Retail the successful candidate will promote the company and its products, be well presented and be able to communicate with customers and colleagues well. Must have full clean driving licence. Parts delivery experience would be advantageous.

To apply for this position please telephone 01284 777222 for an application form.

Hartlepool + more details

Sales Executives - do you want to join a successful sales team with a secure future?

Great O.T.E. with market leading volume dealership.
Full time

Drive Vauxhall is the largest independent Vauxhall Group in the country selling both new and used cars and commercials. Positions are currently available at our Hartlepool site to join our expanding Sales Department. The ideal candidates must have sales experience but not necessarily in the Motor Trade as full training through one of the most thorough training programmes in the Motor Trade will be given. You should also be able to demonstrate a proven track record of consistently achieving sales targets within your current environment. You will need to be tenacious, enthusiastic and take personal responsibility for your performance and own lead development. You will also be highly effective in the following areas:

- Delivering a High Standard of Customer Service
- Using a Computer/IT Skills
- Telephone & face to face communication
- Administration and Organisation
- Hold a full driving licence

If you hold a full driving licence, are self motivated and want the chance to earn in excess of £45K per year then please telephone Kristian Trout on 01429 241300.

Handy Man

Full Time/Part Time
Salary : Above Minimum Wage
Hours: 40 hours per week across both sites
Drive Vauxhall require a handyman to work at both their Redcar and Hartlepool sites to help with maintenance and gardening around the dealerships, you must be reliable and a conscientious worker.
To apply for this position please contact Sharon Biffin on 01642 486161
Closing Date : Ongoing

Haverhill + more details

We currently have no vacancies

Leamington Spa + more details

Business Manager
Full Time

We currently have an excellent opportunity for a Business Manager to join our highly successful sales team. You must have a proven track record within a Motor Retail Sales environment and be able to demonstrate a consistent achievement of all sales targets.

In particular you will be able to demonstrate a high level of F& I conversion in your current role, and while previous experience within this role would be ideal it is not essential as full training will be given

You will need to be enthusiastic, tenacious and take personal responsibility for your own performance and results. Working as part of a team is a major part of the role so good communication skills are essential

In return we offer a competitive salary, with uncapped bonus potential, a company car, plus full training on our systems and product knowledge that you would expect with an AM 100 company.

To apply for this position please contact Ron Bodicoat on 01926 420 861

Closing date: 23th August 2010

Sales Executives
Full Time
Basic Salary up to £17,000 PA, OTE £50,000 PA, Company vehicle and fuel

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Sales Person to work within our highly successful New and used Car Department.

The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate a proven track record of consistently achieving sales targets within their current environment. You will need to be tenacious, enthusiastic and take personal responsibility for your performance and own lead development. You will also be highly effective in the following areas;

Delivering a High Standard of Customer Service
Using a Computer/IT Skills
Telephone & face to face communication
Administration and Organisation

Experience of selling within a motor retail environment is not essential as full product and sales training will be given

In return we offer a competitive basic salary, with an uncapped OTE commensurate with the sales opportunity a volume franchise dealer provides, a company car plus full training on our systems and product knowledge that you would expect with a National company.

To apply for this position please contact Ron Bodicoat on 01926 420 861

Closing date: 23th August 2010

Customer Service Advisor

Full Time Hours: 8am – 6pm Monday to Friday and alternate Saturdays 8am – 12pm.

Drive Leamington Spa are looking for a customer focused, target driven and IT literate Customer Service Advisor to join our busy service team.

The ideal candidate would be organised with excellent administration and communication skills.

Sales experience would be an advantage but full training will be given.

If you would like to take advantage of this excellent opportunity then please call 01642 495564 and quote reference Recruitlspa and a member of the recruitment team will call you back within 24 hours.

Vehicle Technician - Full Time

Due to continued success our very busy Aftersales department is expanding and therefore we are seeking a qualified Vehicle Technician/MOT Tester. Main dealer experience is preferred but not essential as full Vauxhall and Drive training will be available to help further your skills. You will need to be motivated, enthusiastic, have excellent customer handling skills and take personal responsibility for the quality and quantity of work you deliver. You will also be experienced and competent at accurately using IT equipment. In return we offer a competitive salary, a modern working environment plus full training on our systems and product knowledge that you would expect with an AM100 company.

To apply for this position please contact Paul Squance on 01926 420861 or e-mail Paul Squance

Leicester + more details

Business Manager
Full Time

We currently have an excellent opportunity for a Business Manager to join our highly successful sales team. You must have a proven track record within a Motor Retail Sales environment and be able to demonstrate a consistent achievement of all sales targets.

In particular you will be able to demonstrate a high level of F& I conversion in your current role, and while previous experience within this role would be ideal it is not essential as full training will be given

You will need to be enthusiastic, tenacious and take personal responsibility for your own performance and results. Working as part of a team is a major part of the role so good communication skills are essential

To apply for this position please contact Pete Lee on 01162 557 567 or Paul Doherty on 07930 553 444

Sales Controller
Full Time

Salary:40/50k OTE Subject To Experience

An opportunity has arisen for a sales controller to join our busy sales department, dealing with our used retail vehicle sales.

We are looking for an ambitious and capable sales controller who has a proven track record and experience of running a sales team.

The ideal candidate will be able to organise workload, and prioritise daily tasks, they must be accurate and precise with all administration, and work under own initiative.

To apply for this position please contact Peter Lee on 01162 557 567

New Car sales Executive (Sales Experience Essential)
Full Time

Salary/OTE: £35,000

Hours: To Suit

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Sales Person to work within our highly successful New Car Department.

The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate a proven track record of consistently achieving sales targets within their current environment. You will need to be tenacious, enthusiastic and take personal responsibility for your performance and own lead development. You will also be highly effective in the following areas;

- Delivering a High Standard of Customer Service
- Using a Computer/IT Skills
- Telephone & face to face communication
- Administration and Organisation

Experience of selling within a motor retail environment is not essential as full product and sales training will be given

In return we offer a competitive basic salary, with an uncapped OTE commensurate with the sales opportunity a volume franchise dealer provides, a company car plus full training on our systems and product knowledge that you would expect with a National company.

To apply for this position please contact Paul Doherty on 0116 252 1225

Used Car Sales Executive (Sales Experience Essential)
Full time

Salary/OTE: £45,000

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Sales Person to work within our highly successful Sales Department.

The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate a proven track record of consistently achieving sales targets within their current environment. You will need to be tenacious, enthusiastic and take personal responsibility for your performance and own lead development. You will also be highly effective in the following areas:

- Delivering a High Standard of Customer Service
- Using a Computer/IT Skills
- Telephone & face to face communication
- Administration and Organisation
- Hold a full driving licence

Experience of selling within a motor retail environment is not essential as full product and sales training will be given.

To apply for this position please contact Pete Lee on 0116 255 7567.

Sales Executives - do you want to join a successful sales team with a secure future?

Great O.T.E. with market leading volume dealership.

Drive Vauxhall is the largest independent Vauxhall Group in the country selling both new and used cars and commercials. Positions are currently available at our Leicester site to join our expanding Sales Department. The ideal candidates must have sales experience but not necessarily in the Motor Trade as full training through one of the most thorough training programmes in the Motor Trade will be given.

If you hold a full driving licence, are self motivated and want the chance to earn in excess of £45K per year then please telephone Paul Doherty on 01162 521225.

Vehicle Technician

Full Time

Salary : Circa £20,000 pa + Bonus depending upon experience

Hours: 08:30 to 17:30 Mon – Fri 08:30 to 12:00 Sat on rota

Due to continued success our very busy aftersales department is expanding and therefore we are seeking qualified vehicle technicians as well as MOT testers.
Main dealer experience is preferred but not essential as full Vauxhall and Drive training will be available to help further your skills.

You will need to be motivated, enthusiastic, have excellent customer handling skills and take personal responsibility for the quality and quantity of work you deliver. You will also be experienced and competent at accurately using IT equipment.

In return we offer a competitive salary, a modern working environment plus full training on our systems and product knowledge that you would expect with an AM100 company.

To apply for this position please contact Ross Spriggs on 0116 255 7567

Redcar + more details

Sales Executives - do you want to join a successful sales team with a secure future?

Great O.T.E. with market leading volume dealership.
Full time

Drive Vauxhall is the largest independent Vauxhall Group in the country selling both new and used cars and commercials. Positions are currently available at our Redcar site to join our expanding Sales Department. The ideal candidates must have sales experience but not necessarily in the Motor Trade as full training through one of the most thorough training programmes in the Motor Trade will be given. You should also be able to demonstrate a proven track record of consistently achieving sales targets within your current environment. You will need to be tenacious, enthusiastic and take personal responsibility for your performance and own lead development. You will also be highly effective in the following areas:

- Delivering a High Standard of Customer Service
- Using a Computer/IT Skills
- Telephone & face to face communication
- Administration and Organisation
- Hold a full driving licence

If you hold a full driving licence, are self motivated and want the chance to earn in excess of £45K per year then please telephone David Hutchinson on 07525 671403.

Handyman

Full Time/Part Time
Salary : Above Minimum Wage
Hours: 40 hours per week across both sites
Drive Vauxhall require a handyman to work at both their Redcar and Hartlepool sites to help with maintenance and gardening around the dealerships, you must be reliable and a conscientious worker.
To apply for this position please contact Sharon Biffin on 01642 486161
Closing Date : Ongoing

Weston-Super-Mare + more details

Full Time Car Sales Executives

Drive Vauxhall, the largest independent Vauxhall group in the country, has recently expanded purchasing one of the biggest, most modern dealerships in Weston super Mare. To maintain our success we urgently need at least two high flying sales people.

To significantly increase our sales volumes we are seeking candidates who are able to demonstrate a proven track record of consistency achieving unit F & I and associated product sales targets within a motor retail environment. You will be rewarded with an attractive basic salary with uncapped OTE, a company car and full training will be given.
To apply for the above position please call 01934 427750 and ask for Jayne Wheeler to complete an initial telephone interview.

All dealerships:

If you are interested in any of the following positions within Drive Vauxhall, please download the application forms, print and complete them and post to: address or email your CV to .

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