Van Driver / Motorcycle Valeter

Birchwood Motor Group Ltd; Christchurch; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent motor group in Christchurch is seeking a reliable Van Driver/Motorcycle Valeter to support motorcycle deliveries and ensure customer satisfaction. The ideal candidate has a passion for motorcycles, holds a full UK driving licence, and boasts strong customer service skills. Key responsibilities include delivering and collecting motorcycles and maintaining high presentation standards. The position offers hours that vary seasonally and additional benefits including a health cash plan and a company pension.

Benefits

Access to demonstration bikes

Health cash plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Company pension

Subsidised vehicle purchase and aftersales scheme

Qualifications

• Must hold a clean and full UK driving licence and a full motorcycle licence.
• Have a genuine passion for motorcycles and good all-round technical awareness.
• Take pride in delivering high levels of customer service.

Responsibilities

• Welcome visitors and provide assistance as necessary.
• Deliver and collect motorcycles for the service department and customer handovers.
• Check insurance cover notes and inspect for damage on courtesy bikes.

Skills

Clean, full UK driving licence

Full motorcycle licence

Passion for motorcycles

Customer service skills

Team collaboration

Reliability and flexibility

Job description

Van Driver/Motorcycle Valeter - Destination Motorcycles, Christchurch

Overview

Birchwood Group is a forward-looking company with retail stores, workshops and facilities based across the south coast of Sussex and Hampshire.

Destination Motorcycles is a leading dealership specializing in high-performance motorcycles from top brands including KTM, Gas Gas, Husqvarna and MV Agusta. We are dedicated to providing exceptional customer experiences and quality products that cater to motorcycle enthusiasts of all kinds.

We are looking to recruit a reliable and enthusiastic Van Driver & Motorcycle Valeter to support our Destination Motorcycles dealerships in Christchurch, and Fareham.

This is a varied, hands-on role that combines motorcycle deliveries and collections with valeting and site support. You will play an important part in ensuring our bikes are presented to the highest standard and that customers receive a professional, friendly service.

Your duties will include but are not limited to the following:

• Welcome visitors to site and provide guidance when requiredEnsure keys are correctly returned, stored securely, and key cupboards are locked
• Make sure all vehicles are secure when unattended
• Deliver and collect motorcycles for the service department and customer handovers
• Collect motorcycles from customers for servicing or repair
• Deliver courtesy bikes and return serviced or repaired motorcycles to customers
• Check insurance cover notes on handover of courtesy bikes and inspect for damage on return
• Report any damage to courtesy bikes, stock bikes, or company vehicles
• Assist with moving motorcycles on and off site as required
• Support customers with parking where necessary
• Carry out service washes on motorcycles in for service
• Keep demonstration and service loan bikes clean and presentable
• Be flexible to work outside normal hours when required (paid as overtime)
• Carry out ad-hoc duties to support the wider team

Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required:

• Hold a clean, full UK driving licence and a full motorcycle licence
• Have a genuine passion for motorcycles and good all-round technical awareness
• Take pride in delivering high levels of customer service
• Reliable, flexible, and willing to help where needed
• Able to work effectively as part of a team with minimal supervision

Package:

• Hours: 1st October – 31st March - 24 hours per week. Monday, Wednesday and Friday 08:30 - 17:00,1st April – 30th September - 27 hours per week. Monday, Wednesday and Friday 08:30 - 18.00
• Holiday: 22 days per year + bank holidays (pro rata)
• Benefits: Access to use demonstration bikes, health cash plan, Employee Assistance Programme, company pension, subsidised vehicle purchase and aftersales scheme (upon completion of probation)

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, unfortunately, we are unable to contact each applicant individually regarding the status of their application. If you do not hear from us within 2 weeks, please assume you were unsuccessful on this occasion.

Ref: VDMV

Location Destination Motorcycles Christchurch, Dorset

Salary £16,853

Benefits Health cash plan and perks, Employee Assistance Programme, company pension, subsidised vehicle purchase and aftersales scheme (upon completion of probation)

Lottbridge Drove, Eastbourne,
East Sussex, BN23 6PX

Registered in England. Company Reg. No.06510589

Birchwood Group act as a non-independent credit intermediary for the following panel of lenders - Ford Credit - VW Financial Services - Black Horse - Santander

The products Birchwood Group provide include Hire Purchase, Lease Purchase & Personal Contract Purchase for consumers as well as a range of business funding solutions for corporate customers.