A Guide into the World of Automotive Jobs at JCT600
The Automotive industry is made up of various teams that work together to deliver a complete customer journey, from the first enquiry to long-term vehicle ownership.
Technician and Workshop Roles
If you enjoy hands-on work, problem-solving and learning how things work, technician and workshop careers offer a varied and rewarding path. Modern vehicles are increasingly advanced, and the rise of electric and hybrid technology means these roles now involve more electrical systems and evolving vehicle technologies.
Technician careers span a wide range of areas, including dealership workshops where servicing, MOTs and repairs are carried out, PDI Technicians who prepare and quality-check vehicles before customer handover, and specialist technicians within our Accident Repair Centres in Bradford, Sheffield and York where technicians repair vehicles following damage.
Supporting all of this, parts teams play an essential role in making sure the right components are available when needed. They work closely with technicians and workshop teams to keep vehicles moving through service, repair and preparation efficiently.
Sales and Customer-Facing Roles
If you enjoy working with people and delivering great customer experiences, sales and customer-facing roles offer a fast-paced and rewarding career focused on supporting customers throughout their journey.
Each dealership is led by a Head of Business, who is the highest management role within the dealership. They oversee overall performance, customer experience and the day-to-day running of both sales and aftersales departments, ensuring every area of the business operates effectively and delivers a high standard of service.
Within a dealership, you'll also find Sales Advisors, who help customers find the right vehicle. Service Advisors support customers while their vehicle is in the dealership, providing vehicle check-ins, explaining vehicle repairs, cost estimates and more, while aftersales teams oversee all post-purchase operations.
Alongside dealership-based roles, Vehicle Leasing Solutions (VLS) operates from our JCT600 Head Office in Bradford, offering a wide range of vehicle leasing and management services for UK businesses. Separate from VLS, our JCT600 Fleet team also operates from our Head Office and dealerships, with Local Business Development Managers helping local businesses source and select fleet vehicles that best meet their specific needs.
Customer-facing roles also include our Customer Service Centre team, based in Chesterfield. The Customer Service Centre is often the first point of contact for customers, helping them with their enquiries and turning conversations into bookings and aftersales opportunities.
Business Support Roles
Not all automotive jobs are based in a showroom. If you enjoy working behind the scenes, there are a wide range of roles in additional roles, many based within our JCT600 Head Office, that support the wider business, including:
- Marketing
- IT
- People
- Accounts & Finance
- Properties
These roles may not always be customer-facing, but they are essential in supporting the wider business and ensuring a high standard of service across every department.
Join the JCT600 Family
For those wanting to start a career in automotive at JCT600, we offer a range of opportunities to help your first step into the industry, explore all the current roles we have available. This includes apprenticeship programmes across different areas of the business, providing hands-on experience, training and the opportunity to develop valuable skills while you learn.
If you're interested in becoming a Sales Customer Advisor, we also offer our Trainee Sales Customer Advisor Programme, a 6-month structured training course designed for people who enjoy working with customers and want to build a career in sales.
Didn't find the role you were looking for? Don't worry, we still want to hear from talented individuals like you. As you explore the careers website, you'll notice an option to submit your CV at the bottom of each page. Simply submit your CV, and we'll make sure it's reviewed for upcoming opportunities.