Vertu Motors

Macklin Motors has created a number of new jobs following a £5million investment to create a purpose-built, multi-franchise dealership in Edinburgh.

The location in Newbridge, Edinburgh, offers sales and servicing for Peugeot, Kia and MG brands, with up to 120 vehicles displayed across the site and a 16-bay service area operated by manufacturer accredited technicians.

Macklin Motors Edinburgh has vacancies for a range of new positions, including:

Four certified technicians

Two sales advisors

One service advisor

A parts pick-up and delivery driver.

Mark Littlejohn, General Manager of Macklin Motors Edinburgh Peugeot, Kia and MG, said: “We have a number of roles across sales, aftersales and technical support, who will all have an important contribution to make in providing excellent service to all our customers.

“We are looking forward to welcoming new colleagues to our multi-franchise dealership, where they will work in an environment that’s modern and spacious, with a wide range of technologically-advanced features and equipment.”

Robert Forrester, Chief Executive of Macklin Motors, said: “Our Edinburgh location is a purpose-built, state-of-the-art, multi-franchise dealership. We are committed to hiring the best talent available in the automotive industry, to ensure our levels of service match the superb modern facilities.

“Attracting and shaping a future generation of colleagues is also a major part of the ethos at Macklin Motors, and we have already created two apprenticeship roles at the dealership.

“The substantial investment made to create Macklin Motors Edinburgh Peugeot, Kia, and MG demonstrates our confidence in the region, as this is our third location in the city.”

The ultra-modern dealership boasts the latest technological advances, including interactive walls that allow customers to tailor the specifications of their desired vehicle.

The dealership also has automatic number plate recognition, which notifies the service centre of a customer’s arrival and triggers the check-in process to allow for a more efficient experience.

To apply for the available roles and learn more, potential candidates should visit www.vertucareers.com/

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Notes to Editors

Vertu Motors plc is the fifth largest automotive retailer in the UK with a network of 160 sales outlets across the UK. Its dealerships operate predominantly under the Bristol Street Motors, Vertu Motors and Macklin Motors brand names.

Vertu Motors plc was established in November 2006 with the strategy to consolidate the UK motor retail sector. It is intended that the Group will continue to acquire motor retail operations to grow a scaled dealership group. The Group’s acquisition strategy is supplemented by a focused organic growth strategy to drive operational efficiencies through its national dealership network. The Group currently operates 156 franchised sales outlets and 4 non-franchised sales operations from 120 locations across the UK.

Vertu’s Mission Statement is to “deliver an outstanding customer motoring experience through honesty and trust”.

Vertu Motors Group websites – investors.vertumotors.com / www.vertucareers.com
Vertu brand websites – www.vertumotors.com / www.bristolstreet.co.uk / www.macklinmotors.co.uk / www.vertumotorcycles.com / www.vansdirect.co.uk / www.thetaxicentre.com / www.powerbulbs.com