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Automotive Main Dealer Recruitment

C&B Recruitment specialises in main dealer automotive recruitment, placing skilled professionals in Aftersales, Sales, Management, and Administrative roles across the UK. With over 25 years of combined experience, we have successfully completed over 400 placements, ensuring high-quality talent for leading main dealer groups nationwide.

Key Takeaways

  • C&B Recruitment places experienced professionals in main dealer aftersales, sales, management, and admin roles across the UK

  • Our 25+ years of experience and extensive network ensure access to top automotive talent, even for challenging vacancies

  • We offer a consultative approach, focusing on cultural fit and long-term retention to reduce the significant costs of a bad hire

Why Employers Choose C&B Recruitment for Main Dealer Automotive Recruitment

C&B Recruitment offers over 25 years of combined experience in automotive recruitment, providing unparalleled market insight and a database of over 12,000 motor trade professionals. This expertise allows us to fill even difficult roles effectively, as demonstrated when we helped a new dealership opening fill 62% of their positions within 5 weeks, achieving 100% retention after 12 months. Our consultative approach ensures cultural fit and long-term success, which is why much of our work comes from repeat business and referrals.

What makes main dealer roles attractive to automotive professionals?

Main dealer positions offer structured career progression, regular manufacturer training programmes, competitive salary packages with annual reviews, and comprehensive benefits. These roles provide stability within established automotive brands, access to the latest diagnostic equipment and technology, plus opportunities for professional development through certified training courses that enhance long-term career prospects.

Main Dealer Roles We Recruit For

We recruit across all main dealer departments, from technical positions like Vehicle Technicians and MOT Testers to commercial roles including Sales Managers and Business Managers. Our expertise spans aftersales positions such as Service Advisors and Parts Managers, administrative roles including Warranty Administrators, and senior management positions like General Managers and Regional Directors. The vehicle technician skills shortage means qualified professionals are in high demand, making our extensive network invaluable for employers seeking experienced candidates.

Which departments do we cover in main dealer recruitment?

We recruit for all main dealer departments: aftersales (Service Advisors, Technicians, Parts staff), sales (Executives, Managers, BDMs), administration (Accounts, HR, Warranty), and senior management (General Managers, Regional Managers). Our comprehensive coverage ensures we can support complete dealership staffing requirements from entry-level positions to executive roles.

Our Proven Recruitment Process

Our structured eight-step process begins with initial vacancy briefing and role qualification, followed by targeted advertising and candidate sourcing. We conduct thorough screening and pre-qualification before coordinating interviews and managing feedback. Finally, we handle offer negotiations and provide ongoing onboarding support. Attracting skilled technicians requires understanding market conditions and candidate expectations, which our process addresses comprehensively.

How do we ensure the right cultural fit for main dealer environments?

We conduct detailed briefings with hiring managers to understand dealership culture, values, and working styles. Our screening process includes behavioural assessments and cultural fit discussions. We also provide candidates with comprehensive information about the dealership environment, ensuring mutual understanding before interviews to maximise long-term retention and job satisfaction.

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of main dealer roles does C&B Recruitment specialise in?

We recruit for all main dealer positions including Vehicle Technicians, Service Advisors, Parts Advisors, Sales Execuitves, Parts Managers, MOT Testers, Business Managers, and senior roles like General Managers and Regional Directors. Our expertise covers Aftersales, Sales, Administrative, and Managementpositions across all dealership departments.

How quickly can C&B Recruitment fill urgent automotive vacancies?

Our extensive database of over 12,000 motor trade professionals enables rapid candidate sourcing. We successfully filled 62% of positions for a new dealership within 5 weeks. Typical placement timeframes range from 2-4 weeks depending on role complexity and market conditions.

What makes C&B Recruitment different from other automotive recruiters?

Our 25+ years of combined experience, consultative approach, and focus on cultural fit set us apart. We prioritise long-term retention over quick placements, which is why much of our business comes from repeat clients and referrals. Our honest, straightforward approach builds lasting partnerships.

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