Vacancies

Videographer

We are looking for an experienced videographer to join our growing team in Greater Manchester to work for one of the North West's leading Car Supermarkets. With over 1,000 vehicles in stock, you will be working with all of the leading car brands to create engaging content for social media, customers and our overall brand.

The Benefits:

• 28 days holidays
• A good working environment with scope for progression
• Ongoing training and development
• Company Pension
• Company Events

The Role:

• Build and execute a social media strategy through competitive research, platform determination, benchmarking, messaging and audience identification.
• Responsible for creating engaging, creative and captivating content for distribution across our social media channels, website and online platforms.
• Create editorial calendars and schedules.
• Managing our day-to-day social media platforms creating and delivering engaging ideas and content.
• Create engaging and detailed car walk-around videos for customers.
• Build a rapport with customers to create real-life, candid content of handovers, testimonials and the buying experience.
• Create promotional videos promoting our latest offers.
• Photographing new vehicles as they arrive into stock.

What you need:

• A-Level qualification or equivalent in video or content production (essential)
• Experience of content creation and video editing skills to a high standard (essential)
• Strong social media skills and an understanding of the types of content required for each platform (essential)
• Competent with Adobe Suite including Final Cut, After Effects, Lightroom and Photoshop (essential)
• Able to take a proactive approach, and confident to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• An already established portfolio of work (please supply a link as part of your application)
• Drone and/or photography experience (advantageous)

Although predominantly Monday to Friday -- occasional weekend working might be required.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: From £24,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Referral programme

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Bury: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

• A-Level or equivalent (required)

Experience:

• Videography and editing: 2 years (required)

Work Location: In person

Vehicle Technician

The salary for this role is negotiable DoE (but far exceed NMW requirements). There is also a £1,000 signing bonus - £500 after 1 full month's service and £500 after 3 full month's service.

The Benefits of being our Technician:

• £250 referral vouchers Overtime available 28 days holidays A good working environment with scope for progression within the company
• Ongoing training and development
• Pension
• Generous bonus scheme - up to £3,000 per annum
• Company Events

The Role of our Technician:

• Ascertain labour operation times for the workshop repair, to support the Service Advisor in providing an estimate to the customer
• Ascertain parts required to resolve the customer issue and order as required Conduct road tests, report and diagnose problems relaying solutions for repair
• Adhere to the Health & Safety aspects of the working environment Liaise directly with customers when required in a professional manner Record and clock all time spent as per the warranty process
• Deliver an agreed level of service

KPI's Skills What you'll need as our Technician:

• Time served recognised apprenticeship and recognised qualification - Level 3 Diploma / City & Guilds in vehicle mechanics or proven equivalent experience
• Previous experience of a similar position
• IT literacy
• Full UK Clean Driving Licence (preferably clean)
• Excellent knowledge of mechanical, electrical and electronic components of vehicles
• Ability to handle various tools and heavy equipment
• Willingness to observe all safety precautions for protection against accidents, dangerous fluids, chemicals etc
• The ability to work as part of a strong and well-established team

Working hours will be an average of 42 hours per week. You will be required to work Monday -- Friday 08:30 -17:30 and alternate Saturdays. The shift on Saturday will be from 08:30 -12:30 although there will be the option to work one full Saturday every four weeks if preferred. Previous applicants need not apply.

Job Types: Full-time

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Referral programme

Schedule: Monday to Friday Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus scheme
• Performance bonus

Experience:

• Post Qualification Practical: 3 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Full UK Driving Licence (held for 3 years minimum) (preferred)
• Level 3 City & Guilds or equivalent in light vehicles (required)

Work Location: In person

Sales Executives

The Benefits of being our Sales Executive:

There is a basic salary of £15,000 per annum with an achievable and realistic OTE in your first year of up to £75,000 which includes the generous bonus and commission scheme. In addition, you will receive regular weekends off, regular early finishes and / or late starts, 28 days holiday, pension, company car, and company events. There is also a £1,000 signing bonus - £500 after 1 full month's service and £500 after 3 full month's service.

Cartime is a vibrant working environment with scope for progression for those individuals who demonstrate the desire to succeed.

What you will need as our Sales Executive:

• The chosen candidates will have a successful and proven track record of generating a high number of sales and delivering customer demand, by identifying their individual needs. You will be target driven and have the ability to hit and exceed targets.
• Experience within a Sales environment/customer facing role or telesales.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills
• Confident and highly presentable
• Full UK Driving Licence held for at least 3 years (essential)

Working hours for this position will include weekends, which will be discussed at interview.

This role is subject to satisfactory references, pre-employment checks, and the successful candidate(s) may be required to undergo a basic disclosure (DBS).

Please note: previous applicants need not apply.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: From £15,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company car
• Company events
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Referral programme

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus scheme
• Commission pay
• Performance bonus

Experience:

• Car Sales: 1 year (required)
• Automotive Industry: 2 years (preferred)
• Customer Service: 3 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Full UK Driving Licence (held for 3 years) (required)

Work Location: One location

SMART Repair Technician

The Benefits of being our SMART Repair Technician:

• Overtime available
• 28 days holidays
• A good working environment with scope for progression within the company
• Ongoing training and development
• Pension
• Generous bonus scheme - up to £3,000 per annum
• Company Events
• PPE provided

The Role of our SMART Repair Technician:

As a Cartime SMART Repair Technician, you will be responsible for carrying out S.M.A.R.T repairs on vehicles. You must have the ability to competently carry out repairs to a high level of quality in set timescales. Be able to listen to customers and their needs and communicate technical information in a concise manner, ensuring the company image of professionalism and quality of service is maintained at all times. You will be:

• Refurbishing and renovating used cars ready for resale
• Attending to and repairing scratches, refurbishing painted alloy wheels scuffs and dents, windscreen abrasions/chip repair, general interior refurbishment and other similar duties
• Assisting management with the introduction of new / efficient methods of working

What you'll need as our SMART Repair Technician:

• Previous experience as a SMART Repair Technician (essential)
• Experience in a body shop environment will be advantageous
• Experience of operating in a fast-paced environment (essential)
• Full UK driving Licence
• Ability to handle various tools and heavy equipment
• Willingness to observe all safety precautions for protection against accidents, dangerous fluids, chemicals etc
• The ability to work as part of a strong and well-established team
• A passion to deliver the highest possible standard of repair with strong attention to detail
• Strong time management and organisational skills and the ability to prioritise workloads

If you believe you are this person and you want a career with Cartime Used Car Dealer of the Year 2020 and 2021, please apply using the form on this page.

Cartime SMART Repair Technicians work a variety of flexible patterns which can typically include weekends to ensure we provide our customers with the highest possible levels of service. Business opening hours are Monday -- Friday 8.30am to 5.30pm, Saturdays 8.30am to 5.30pm, Sundays 10.00am to 5.00pm.

Salary will be negotiable depending on experience but on target earnings are £29,000.

Paint Preparation Technician

We have a strong approach to customer service and thanks to our recent growth, are looking for Paint Preparation Technician to join our growing team in the Bury and Rochdale areas of Manchester.

The Benefits of being our Paint Preparation Technician:

• Overtime available
• 28 days holidays
• A good working environment with scope for progression within the company
• Ongoing training and development
• Pension
• Generous bonus scheme - up to £3,000 per annum
• Company Events

The Role of our Paint Preparation Technician:

Whilst working in our specialised vehicle preparation area, you will play a key role preparing vehicles to achieve a 'right first time' finish, meeting daily targets set within our refurbishment depart. Supporting the rest of the team, the Paint/ Prep role will involve:

• Sanding down panels
• Masking panels ready for paint
• Using filler to repair damaged body panels
• Priming panels ready for paint
• Ensure there are no defects on work produced
• Adhere to all requirements for hazardous or non-hazardous waste disposal
• Maintain a clean and organised work environment
• Must have previous experience in painting and prepping vehicles to a high standard
• Must have a strong work ethic with the ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative.
• Basic understanding and acceptance of Health & Safety rules

What you'll need as our Paint Preparation Technician:

• Previous experience as a SMART Repair Technician (essential)
• Experience in a body shop environment will be advantageous
• Experience of operating in a fast-paced environment (essential)
• Full UK driving Licence
• Ability to handle various tools and heavy equipment
• Willingness to observe all safety precautions for protection against accidents, dangerous fluids, chemicals etc
• The ability to work as part of a strong and well-established team
• A passion to deliver the highest possible standard of repair with strong attention to detail
• Strong time management and organisational skills and the ability to prioritise workloads

If you believe you are this person and you want a career with Cartime Used Car Dealer of the Year 2020 and 2021, please apply using form to the right.

Paint Preparation Technicians work a variety of flexible patterns which can typically include weekends to ensure we provide our customers with the highest possible levels of service. Business opening hours are Monday -- Friday 8.30am to 5.30pm, Saturdays 8.30am to 5.30pm, Sundays 10.00am to 5.00pm.

Successful candidate(s) will be required to undergo a basic disclosure (DBS).

Salary will be negotiable depending on experience but on target earnings will be circa £26,000.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £22,000.00-£26,000.00 per year