Used Car Controller - Volvo

Riverside Motor Group; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An independent automotive group in Doncaster is seeking an experienced Used Car Controller. This role involves managing the used vehicle operations, ensuring accurate stock management, and maintaining strong communication with various departments. Ideal candidates will have experience in automotive administration, excellent organisational skills, and a full UK driving licence. The position offers full-time hours with a competitive salary plus bonus potential, and is aimed at individuals passionate about delivering exceptional customer service.

Benefits

Employee discount

Sick pay

Company pension

Qualifications

• Experience in automotive administration, stock control or dealership operations.
• Strong attention to detail with excellent organisational and data-entry skills.
• Confident communicator who works well across multiple departments.
• Process-driven, proactive, and able to handle a fast-paced workload.
• Good analytical skills and ability to interpret stock and recon data.
• Tech-savvy with experience using dealership management systems.
• A full UK driving licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support the dealership’s used vehicle operations through accurate stock management.
• Manage the full used car stock process from vehicle arrival to retail readiness.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and DMS updates.
• Coordinate the reconditioning process with Service.
• Support pricing updates, stock checks, and month-end reconciliation.
• Collaborate with Sales, Accounts, and Service to enhance customer experience.

Skills

Experience in automotive administration

Strong attention to detail

Excellent organisational skills

Confident communicator

Good analytical skills

Tech-savvy

Positive team-focused attitude

Job description

As Riverside Motor Group continues to grow, so do our opportunities. We are looking for an experienced Used Car Controller to join the team at our Volvo Doncaster dealership.

Are you an organised and detail-driven professional with experience in used vehicle operations, stock control and administration? This role requires strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across departments to maintain accurate inventory and support profitability.

We offer full-time hours with a competitive basic salary, plus excellent bonus potential.

The Company – Who will I be working for?

Established in 1982, we are an independently owned company with award-winning dealerships in Doncaster, Wakefield, Leeds, Hull and Sheffield.

We pride ourselves on exceptional customer service and aim to attract motivated individuals who share our commitment, responsibility, and drive to achieve our Vision.

The Role – what will I be doing?

As Used Car Controller, you’ll support the dealership’s used vehicle operations through accurate stock management, efficient workflow coordination, and strong administrative control. You will work closely with Sales, Service, Accounts, and Marketing to ensure vehicles are retail-ready, documentation is complete, and processes run smoothly. Your role is key to maintaining high standards, maximising profitability, and delivering an excellent customer experience.

You’ll do this by:

• Managing the full used car stock process from vehicle arrival to retain readiness
• Maintaining accurate inventory records, documentation, and DMS updates
• Processing incoming vehicles and ensuring all paperwork, logbooks, and compliance documents are complete
• Coordinating the reconditioning process with Service and monitoring recon costs to ensure timely turnaround
• Tracking each vehicle’s progress from appraisal, preparation, photography, and pricing to retail readiness
• Supporting pricing updates, stock checks, ageing reviews, and month-end stock reconciliation
• Working with Marketing to ensure all online listings, images, and adverts are accurate and up to date
• Collaborating with Sales, Accounts, and Service to streamline processes and enhance the customer experience
• Complete mandatory training within required time frames
• Maintaining positive relationships with all internal and external stakeholders

This list is not exhaustive

What we’re looking for:

• Experience in automotive administration, stock control or dealership operations
• Strong attention to detail with excellent organisational and data-entry skills
• Confident communicator who works well across multiple departments
• Process-driven, proactive, and able to handle a fast-paced workload
• Good analytical skills and ability to interpret stock and recon data
• Tech-savvy with experience using dealership management systems
• A positive, team-focused attitude with a drive for accuracy and improvement
• A full UK driving licence is essential

Benefits

Employee discount, Sick pay, Company pension

Riverside Motor Group is an equal opportunity employer. We believe that having a diverse team is what ensures we are ahead of the game. We aim to create a working environment in which all individuals are able to make the best use of their skills, free from discrimination or harassment, and in which all decisions are based on merit.

We do not discriminate against staff on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation, and we do not tolerate such discrimination by anyone working for or with us.