Driver

Location: Vauxhall Kia Chester
Salary: £12.21 per hour
Hours: Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm

Are you organised, enthusiastic, and proactive? We have a fantastic opportunity for a reliable and motivated Driver to join our team at Lookers Kia Vauxhall Chester. This role is ideal for someone who takes pride in their work, has a keen eye for detail, and enjoys working in a fast-paced environment.

Your Role:

As a key member of our dealership, you’ll support both our Sales and Aftersales teams by:

• Managing the on-site organisation of vehicles to ensure the forecourt is presentable to customers

• Conducting quality checks on used vehicles to uphold our high standards

• Photographing showroom-ready used cars and uploading them to our digital platforms

• Supporting the wider team by using a vehicle preparation log to improve efficiency

• Maintaining vehicle cleanliness and roadworthiness – inside and out

• Driving safely and in accordance with all traffic regulations, while promptly reporting any defects, damage, or incidents

What We're Looking For:

• Excellent organisational skills and strong attention to detail

• Confident communicator with the ability to build relationships across departments

• A proactive and collaborative attitude

• A full UK driving licence is essential

Previous experience in a similar role or fast-paced automotive environment is desirable, but not essential – we welcome applications from individuals looking to start or grow their career in the motor industry

Why Join Lookers?

We offer:

• Ongoing training and development to help you progress in your career

• A supportive team environment

• Opportunities to work with a leading automotive brand and an established, respected employer

If this sounds like the role for you, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now and a member of our Talent Acquisition Team will be in touch.

About us: We are one of the top three automotive retailers in the UK, proudly representing 32 manufacturer brands, selling a huge range of new and used vehicles from over 150 dealerships across the UK and Ireland.  

We believe our people are our greatest asset, and we’re committed to recognising the valuable contribution each person makes. That’s why we continue to invest in a leading rewards and benefits package designed to support your career, wellbeing, and life outside of work.

Core Benefits:

• Competitive salaries with structured pay scales and progression as you grow within the business
• Generous annual leave that increases with your length of service
• Enhanced family leave, including 6 months’ full pay for maternity and adoption leave, and 2 weeks’ full pay for paternity leave
• Access to Techscheme for discounted technology purchases with flexible payments

Health & Wellbeing:

• Eyecare vouchers to help cover vision care needs
• Smart Health – 24/7 access to GP services to support your mental and physical wellbeing
• Dental insurance for everyday dental care and unexpected treatments
• Critical illness cover for peace of mind during life's most challenging moments

Financial Wellbeing:

• MyView PayNow – access a portion of your pay as you earn, with features to stream, save, and track your money through a user-friendly app
• Free will writing services to help plan for the future
• Flexible life assurance options and partner life assurance for added protection

Leisure & Lifestyle:

• Discounted gym memberships to support an active lifestyle
• Travel insurance to help you explore with confidence
• Access to home and technology vouchers
• bYond card and a wide range of exclusive retail and lifestyle discounts

We strongly believe in nurturing and providing our people with specific manufacturer brand and management training to enhance career development opportunities. We have a great bunch of people, and we like to celebrate and encourage success at all levels.

Lookers and Charles Hurst are an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to a working environment that is free from discrimination, is inclusive, and empowers our people to bring their whole self to work and reach their full potential. 

If your application is successful, we will conduct relevant employment checks prior to you commencing employment with us. These will include verifying your recent employment, address, credit history and a standard criminal record check. For roles that require you to drive, a driving licence check will also be carried out. Please note, all offers of employment are made subject to a 6 month probation period commencing from your start date.