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Vehicle Buyer/ Prize Sourcing & Fulfilment Manager Based in Orpington, Kent Circa £60k Basic Salary Hours: Monday to Friday 8.30AM to 5.30PM (WFH on Thursdays) - No Weekends Monday Matters Recruitment are delighted to be working with an exciting and fast-growing business to recruit a Vehicle/ Prize Sourcing & Fulfilment Manager. This is a genuinely unusual opportunity for someone with a background in vehicle sourcing, luxury goods, international logistics, freight forwarding, import/export or purchasing who wants a role with real responsibility and variety. The successful candidate will be responsible for sourcing and delivering high-value prizes to winners across the world. This could involve sourcing a prestige or performance car in one country, a luxury watch in another, or arranging the delivery of other high-value items internationally. The Role: You will take ownership of the full prize sourcing and fulfilment process, from finding and negotiating the purchase of the item through to inspection, insured transportation, customs and ultimately successful delivery to the winner. You will be working with significant budgets, international suppliers and logistics partners, so commercial awareness, organisation and attention to detail are essential. Key Responsibilities: Source prestige and performance vehicles, luxury watches and other high-value items internationally Research live market values and identify the most cost-effective markets in which to purchase Negotiate with dealers, brokers and suppliers to achieve the best possible price Manage the complete fulfilment process from purchase through to final delivery Arrange inspections, preparation, insured transportation and handover Manage import/export requirements, customs, duties, taxes and territory restrictions Consider exchange rates and landed costs when making purchasing decisions Ensure every prize remains within its agreed budget Build and maintain a strong network of dealers, brokers, shipping agents and logistics partners Support winner verification and delivery checks Maintain accurate records of sourcing decisions, costs and deliveries Monitor spend against budget and provide regular reporting Keep up to date with market values, depreciation, product availability and market movements About You: We are looking for someone who is commercially sharp, highly organised and confident dealing with suppliers internationally. Ideally, you will have experience in one or more of the following: Vehicle sourcing or vehicle trading Luxury goods buying International logistics Freight forwarding Import/ export operations Purchasing or procurement A working understanding of international shipping, customs, duties and taxation would be advantageous, although full training on the company's processes will be provided. You will also need: Strong negotiation and commercial skills Excellent attention to detail and organisation Confidence working across different currencies and international markets Excellent written and verbal communication skills The ability to manage multiple deliveries and projects simultaneously A calm and practical approach to solving problems when things don't go to plan High levels of integrity and discretion when dealing with valuable assets and sensitive information A genuine interest in cars, watches and luxury goods Desirable Experience: Motor trade experience Experience within the luxury watch sector Auction or broker network experience Knowledge of vehicle homologation, registration or export documentation Additional language skills Interested? If you have experience in vehicle sourcing, luxury goods, purchasing, international logistics or import/export and are looking for something different, we'd love to hear from you. Full vacancy details for this Vehicle/ Prize Sourcing & Fulfilment Manager role are available to registered candidates. Apply now with your CV to Beth Allen at Monday Matters Recruitment.

Established automotive fleet business Based in the Rochester area Circa £44k Basic Salary Hours: Monday to Friday 6.30AM - 4.30PM No weekends & a stable work environment Monday Matters Recruitment are currently recruiting for an experienced Vehicle Stripper Fitter on behalf of a large, well-established vehicle fleet and refurbishment operation in the Rochester, Kent area. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Stripper Fitter to join an established Bodyshop team, working on a range of vehicles and helping to ensure every vehicle is restored and finished to the highest possible standard. You’ll be working under the support and guidance of the Bodyshop Supervisor and Manager, while also having the opportunity to use your own experience and expertise to work independently and support less experienced members of the team. The Role: As a Vehicle Stripper Fitter, you will be responsible for stripping and fitting vehicle panels and components, supporting the repair process and ensuring vehicles are restored correctly. Your responsibilities will include: Stripping and fitting vehicle panels Removing parts and panels from a range of vehicles Carrying out repairs to restore vehicles to their original condition using approved repair methods Carefully labelling and storing nuts, bolts, screws and other fixings ready for refitting Ensuring stripped parts and panels are correctly stored and accounted for Working closely with the wider Bodyshop team to ensure vehicles progress efficiently through the repair process Supporting other Bodyshop departments when required Working independently on vehicles and using your experience to make decisions when necessary Supporting and sharing knowledge with junior technicians and trainees Helping to train and develop Bodyshop trainee staff Maintaining excellent standards of workmanship throughout every repair Following company procedures and required health & safety standards About You: We are looking for an experienced Vehicle Stripper Fitter who takes pride in their work and has previous experience within a Bodyshop or similar automotive environment. You will ideally have: Previous experience in a similar Strip Fitter / Bodyshop role Good practical knowledge of vehicle panels and components The ability to strip and refit vehicles accurately and efficiently Excellent attention to detail A methodical approach to labelling and storing fixings and components The confidence to work independently and make decisions when required A willingness to support junior technicians and share your knowledge A genuine passion for working within the motor industry Pride in producing work to the highest standards A full UK driving licence Most importantly, you'll be someone who is reliable, takes ownership of their work and understands the importance of getting the job right first time. Full vacancy details for this Vehicle Stripper Fitter role are available to registered candidates. Apply now with your CV to Beth Allen at Monday Matters Recruitment. Monday Matters Recruitment are specialists in the automotive industry and we’re here to make sure every Monday counts!

Established automotive fleet business Based in the Rochester area Circa £37-40k Basic Salary Hours: Monday to Friday 6.30AM - 4.30PM No weekends & a stable work environment Monday Matters Recruitment are currently recruiting for an experienced Vehicle Prepper on behalf of a large, well-established vehicle fleet and refurbishment operation in the Rochester, Kent area. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Vehicle Prepper looking to join a busy and professional automotive environment with a consistent workload, excellent facilities and the opportunity to build a long-term career. You will be working as part of an experienced Bodyshop and refurbishment team, preparing vehicles to a high standard ready for painting and final presentation. The Role: As a Vehicle Prepper, you will be responsible for preparing vehicles and panels for paint and ensuring all work is completed to a high standard. Your responsibilities will include: Preparing vehicles and panels ready for paint Carrying out sanding, filling and preparation work Removing minor imperfections and surface defects Masking vehicles correctly prior to paint application Applying primers and preparation products Carrying out panel preparation following body repairs Ensuring panels are smooth and ready for the Paint Sprayer Carrying out polishing and finishing work where required Identifying any defects or additional preparation required Working closely with Paint Sprayers and Panel Beaters Maintaining a clean, tidy and safe working environment Working efficiently to agreed repair times and productivity targets Following all health & safety and quality procedures About You: We are looking for an experienced Vehicle Prepper / Bodyshop Prepper / Paint Prepper who takes pride in producing high-quality preparation work. You will ideally have: Previous experience working within a Bodyshop, accident repair centre or vehicle refurbishment environment Experience preparing vehicles or panels for paint Good knowledge of sanding, filling, masking and priming techniques Excellent attention to detail A good eye for imperfections and surface defects The ability to work efficiently in a busy environment A reliable and professional approach The ability to work independently and as part of a wider Bodyshop team Relevant Bodyshop qualifications would be advantageous, but proven experience and the right attitude are equally important. Full vacancy details for this Vehicle Prepper role are available to registered candidates. Apply now with your CV to Beth Allen at Monday Matters Recruitment. Monday Matters Recruitment are specialists in the automotive industry and we’re here to make sure every Monday counts!

Established automotive fleet business Based in the Rochester area Circa £55k Basic Salary Hours: Monday to Friday 6.30AM - 4.30PM No weekends & a stable work environment Monday Matters Recruitment are currently recruiting for an experienced Vehicle Paint Sprayer on behalf of a large, well-established vehicle fleet business in the Rochester, Kent area. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Paint Sprayer to join a busy, professional accident repair and vehicle refurbishment environment, working on a wide range of vehicles and carrying out high-quality paint and refinishing work. You’ll be joining an established team with excellent facilities, a consistent workload and the opportunity to develop your skills within a large-scale automotive operation. The Role: As a Vehicle Paint Sprayer, you will be responsible for preparing and refinishing vehicles to a high standard, ensuring repairs are completed efficiently and meet the required quality standards. Your responsibilities will include: Preparing vehicles and panels ready for painting Sanding, filling, masking and priming Mixing and applying paint accurately Applying primer, basecoat and lacquer Colour matching and blending Carrying out full and SMART paint repairs where required Polishing and rectifying paint defects Ensuring a high-quality finish on every vehicle Working to agreed repair times and productivity targets Maintaining a clean and safe working environment Correctly maintaining and using spray equipment Working closely with Panel Beaters and other members of the Bodyshop team Following all health & safety and quality procedures About You: We are looking for an experienced Vehicle Paint Sprayer with a background in accident repair, bodyshop or vehicle refurbishment. You will ideally have: Previous experience as a Vehicle Paint Sprayer / Paint Technician Strong vehicle preparation and paint application skills Experience with modern paint systems and refinishing techniques Excellent attention to detail The ability to consistently produce a high-quality finish Good colour-matching and blending skills The ability to work efficiently in a busy environment A reliable and professional approach to work The ability to work both independently and as part of a team Relevant qualifications such as NVQ, IMI, City & Guilds or ATA would be advantageous, although proven experience and ability are more important. Full vacancy details for this Vehicle Paint Sprayer role are available to registered candidates. Apply now with your CV to Beth Allen at Monday Matters Recruitment. Monday Matters Recruitment are specialists in the automotive industry and we’re here to make sure every Monday counts!