Perfect Placement specialises in recruitment across the UK motor trade. From car dealerships and commercial vehicle businesses to accident repair centres, fast fit sites and leasing companies, we help employers find the right people for essential roles.
We recruit for technical, sales, aftersales and management positions, including Vehicle Technicians, Service Advisors, Sales Executives, Workshop Controllers and senior leadership roles.
Our long-standing presence in the motor trade, combined with thousands of successful placements, gives us a clear understanding of hiring trends, salary expectations and candidate availability across the UK automotive sector.
Key Takeaways
- We recruit across all major motor trade sectors in the UK.
- Specialist consultants for each automotive discipline.
- Nationwide recruitment support for employers and candidates.
Automotive Recruitment Specialists
The motor trade is not one single market. Each sector has its own challenges, skill requirements and hiring pressures. That is why we work across dedicated automotive disciplines, giving employers and candidates access to recruitment support that is relevant to their area of the industry.
Explore the sectors we cover below.
Car Dealership Recruitment
We support franchised and independent car dealerships across the UK with recruitment for sales, service, aftersales, parts, technician and management roles.
Commercial Dealership Recruitment
We support commercial dealerships with recruitment for HGV Technicians, Service Advisors, Workshop Controllers, Parts Advisors, sales roles and management positions.
Motorcycle Dealership Recruitment
We help motorcycle dealerships recruit experienced Technicians, Service Advisors, Sales Executives, Parts Advisors and dealership management professionals.
Fast Fit Centre Recruitment
We recruit for fast fit centres across the UK, supporting roles including Tyre Fitters, MOT Testers, Technicians, Centre Managers and Assistant Managers.
Accident Repair Centre Recruitment
We work with accident repair centres and bodyshops to recruit Panel Beaters, Paint Sprayers, MET Technicians, Estimators, Vehicle Damage Assessors and Bodyshop Managers.
Independent Garage Recruitment
We support independent garages with recruitment for Vehicle Technicians, MOT Testers, Service Advisors, Workshop Controllers and garage management roles.
Parts Factor Recruitment
We help parts factors recruit Parts Advisors, Sales Advisors, Business Development Executives, delivery support staff and management professionals.
Leasing And Rental Business Recruitment
We support leasing and rental businesses with recruitment across sales, customer service, administration, operations, account management and leadership roles.
Roles We Recruit For
Across the automotive industry, we recruit for a wide range of permanent motor trade vacancies, including:
- Vehicle Technicians
- MOT Testers
- Service Advisors
- Parts Advisors
- Sales Executives
- Workshop Controllers
- Aftersales Managers
- Service Managers
- Bodyshop Technicians
- Panel Beaters
- Paint Sprayers
- MET Technicians
- Vehicle Damage Assessors
- Centre Managers
- General Managers
Why Work With Perfect Placement?
Perfect Placement has been recruiting across the motor trade for decades, supporting employers and candidates throughout the UK. Our consultants work closely within their specialist sectors, giving them a strong understanding of the roles, salaries, skill shortages and hiring pressures affecting the automotive industry.
We have built long-standing relationships with automotive employers across the UK, supporting recruitment for both single vacancies and high-volume hiring needs. Our understanding of the motor trade allows us to provide realistic hiring advice based on current market conditions, salary expectations and candidate availability.
For employers, that means access to experienced recruiters who understand the market and can support with targeted shortlisting, candidate attraction and vacancy management.
For candidates, it means speaking to people who understand motor trade careers and can help match your skills, experience and ambitions with suitable automotive jobs.
Our Track Record In The Motor Trade
Our experience across the motor trade allows us to support employers with realistic hiring expectations while helping candidates find roles that match their skills and career goals.
Recruiting within the motor trade comes with specific challenges, from ongoing skills shortages to the need for candidates with hands-on experience. Working with a specialist automotive recruitment agency means speaking to consultants who understand the roles you are hiring for and the realities of your business.
Our approach reflects current hiring conditions across the motor trade, including ongoing skills shortages and evolving technical requirements.
We focus on matching relevant experience, not just job titles, helping reduce time to hire and improving long-term retention.
Start Your Next Move In The Motor Trade
If you are hiring within the automotive industry, our team can help you find suitable candidates for your business. Whether you need one key appointment or ongoing recruitment support across multiple sites, we can help you move your hiring forward.
Contact Perfect Placement to discuss your recruitment needs
If you are searching for your next role in the motor trade, you can browse our latest automotive jobs online or speak to our team about opportunities that match your experience.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What sectors of the motor trade do you recruit for?
We recruit across car dealerships, commercial dealerships, motorcycle dealerships, accident repair centres, fast fit centres, independent garages, parts factors and leasing and rental businesses.
What roles do you recruit for?
We recruit for Vehicle Technicians, Service Advisors, Sales Executives, Parts Advisors, Workshop Controllers and management roles across the automotive industry.
Do you recruit across the UK?
Yes, we support automotive recruitment nationwide, working with employers and candidates across the UK.