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Lookers

UK automotive retailer with multiple brands

Vehicle Sales Preparation Controller

Inventory ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeBuckingham, UKIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Previous experience within a dealership, automotive, vehicle logistics, stock control, service or administration environment.
  • Strong organisational and planning skills.
  • Excellent attention to detail.
  • Experience using dealership management or vehicle stock systems is advantageous.
  • The ability to work effectively with multiple departments and stakeholders.
  • A proactive approach to problem solving.
  • Good information technology and administrative skills.
  • A full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

  • Manage and coordinate the vehicle preparation process from stock arrival through to customer handover.
  • Monitor vehicle preparation schedules to ensure agreed delivery deadlines are achieved.
  • Liaise with Workshop, Parts, Valeting and external suppliers to progress vehicle preparation activities.
  • Ensure all vehicles meet company and manufacturer standards before release.
  • Track and update vehicle preparation status using internal systems.
  • Identify and resolve preparation delays, escalating issues where necessary.
  • Coordinate Pre-Delivery Inspection completion and outstanding repair work.
  • Maintain accurate vehicle records and documentation.
  • Support the Sales team with vehicle availability updates and delivery planning.
  • Ensure compliance with health and safety procedures and company policies.
  • Deliver customer service to internal and external customers.

About the Company

Lookers

UK automotive retailer with multiple brands

Lookers is a large UK-based network of car dealerships that buys, sells, and services vehicles. It makes money by selling new and used cars, providing aftersales services, parts, and financing through its showrooms and service centers across the country. The company grows by acquiring regional dealerships and consolidating brands, giving it a broader footprint and more diverse offerings. Since 2023, Lookers is owned by Global Auto Holdings Limited, backed by Alpha Auto Group, which gives it greater scale and resources to compete in the auto market. Lookers’ key difference from competitors is its long history of growth through strategic acquisitions that expanded its brand mix and geographic reach, creating a wide nationwide network. Its goal is to maintain leadership in UK automotive retail by expanding its dealership network, offering a full range of vehicle brands and services, and leveraging its scale to stay competitive.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Manchester, United Kingdom
Founded
1908

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