Part-time Receptionist/ Showroom Host

Lookers Volkswagen Darlington

Salary: £10 per hour

Contract Type: Permanent, Job ref. req11892

Market leading employee benefits

Our Volkswagen Receptionists / Showroom Hosts are the first point of contact for our customers therefore are crucial to building a world-class experience. Do you have a naturally warm, empathetic and welcoming personality and like to go above and beyond for customers? If so, then this is the right place for you!

Our Showroom Hosts / Receptionists at Volkswagen Darlington work Monday to Friday, 1pm – 6pm. Volkswagen receptionists work in a fast paced and dynamic team, directing all visitors and potential customers to the correct department or colleague. This role is customer facing however, we require all applicants to be well- presented and take pride in the appearance of our showroom to brand standards. Not only will you deal with customers face to face, you will also be responsible for our telephones and email facilities at Volkswagen Darlington and may be required to provide administration support to our sales team.

By joining Lookers, you can take advantage of our fantastic car schemes as well as enjoy our generous holiday entitlement which increases with length of service.

Your application is the first step to joining the Lookers family!

Why us…?

Lookers are proud to be one of the top three motor vehicle retailers in the UK, representing 32 vehicle manufacturers, selling and servicing a huge range of cars at over 150 franchised dealerships across hundreds of locations throughout the UK & Ireland. We recognise the hard work, flexibility and commitment of our people so we offer an industry leading benefits package. This includes competitive basic salaries plus;

  • Enhanced holidays that increase with service
  • Eligibility to join one of our car schemes
  • Critical illness cover after 2 years and Life Assurance
  • Smart Health – free access to support 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
  • Enhanced paid maternity, paternity and adoption leave
  • For some roles a company car and additional earning potential through commission or bonus.

We strongly believe in nurturing and providing our people with specific manufacturer brand and management training to enhance career development opportunities. We have a great bunch of people and we like to celebrate and encourage success at all levels with our annual Lookers Excellence Awards. So? What are you waiting for?

Lookers are an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to a working environment that is free from all types of discrimination, is inclusive, and empowers our people to bring their whole self to work and reach their full potential.

If your application is successful we will conduct relevant employment checks prior to you starting with us. Depending on the role and responsibilities, these could include us verifying your recent employment, address and credit history. We may also conduct a criminal record check and a driving licence check.

Please note: We will close vacancies once the required quality or number of applications has been received.