When will I hear back about my application?

Every role we advertise has a closing date, and some will be published with a date of a group interview. We aim to get back in touch with you within two weeks of the closing date with an outcome of your application. Our Talent Team review every CV that comes into our Applicant Tracking system - Smart Recruit Online, so when we have a popular role, it may take longer for us to get back to you. Please keep an eye out for any emails from us using a Smart Recruit Online email address.

Do you offer work experience, internships or placements?

We offer work experience and the diary for 2024 placements will open in September. If you would like to be considered for next year between the months of February – May, please complete a work experience form and send it to us in September with requested dates and we will review all applications. Please be advised that work experience forms part of our apprentice recruitment process, typically from May – July, so we are unable to take further placements during these months. We review the needs of the business every year and will advertise any internship opportunities on our vacancies page.

I am looking for sponsorship from Dick Lovett, who can I speak to?

The best people to get in touch with regarding sponsorship is our Marketing team. You can contact them by emailing marketing@dicklovett.co.uk . We are proud to have an official charity at Dick Lovett which is our chosen charity for our fundraising efforts.

When do you start recruiting for Apprentices?

We start our Apprentice recruitment in March with Open Days at the dealerships that are looking to take on Apprentices. We will advertise Apprentice vacancies after the Open Days and will have set closing dates for applications for each location. Sign up to Job Alerts to hear when the Apprentice Vacancies are live to apply. Please note, we will not be accepting email applications and will only be reviewing applications that come through our website. Explore Apprentice Vacancies

What is the progression like at Dick Lovett?

One of the best things about the automotive industry is the clear progression paths to follow during your career, and at Dick Lovett we aim to support you in whichever direction you want to take! On each department page you can see a typical career progression for each speciality. We have a dedicated Learning and Development team who will support you every step of the way. Explore more about Learning and Development at Dick Lovett by clicking here .

What is the interview process like at Dick Lovett?

For our entry-level roles, we often conduct group interview events as the first stage of the process. This is a great chance for us to get to know you above what is on your CV and see how you interact in a team environment. For more experienced roles, we hold first interviews with the Hiring Manager and second interviews with the Head of Business. Our interviews are very conversational to get to know who you are as a person, how you would translate your experience to working at Dick Lovett, and what you can bring to the team. When you are applying for a managerial role, as well as attending interviews, we may ask you to complete additional tasks or presentations to check your competency for the position.

How many job vacancies can I apply for?

We don’t have an application limit, but we encourage you to apply for the role that aligns best with your skills and experience. Our Personnel Team will also assess your qualifications for other positions they believe may be a good fit for you.

What should I do if there is currently no suitable opportunity for me?

If there are currently no suitable job vacancies for you, we recommend signing up to our Job Alerts service. Signing up means you’ll receive instant email notifications when a role that matches your preferences goes live. Sign up here

Will I receive a notification upon the receipt of my application?

Yes, if you apply to one of our open job vacancies, you will receive an email to say that you have submitted your application. We aim to get back in touch with you within two weeks of the closing date with an outcome of your application.

Who can I contact if I have a problem or query about my application?

If you encounter any issues while applying for an opportunity or have any questions about the status of your application, please feel free to send an email to recruitment@dicklovett.co.uk where a member of our Personnel Team will be happy to assist.

Where are your roles based?

Our dealerships are located in Bristol, Hungerford, Melksham, Newport, Swindon and Tewkesbury. Each job advert will say where the job is based. Search and apply

Can I apply by email?

We don't accept email applications. If there's a job which interests you, please submit an application to our open jobs on our vacancies listings page . If you are interested in submitting a speculative CV, we would recommend signing up for Job Alerts instead, and then applying directly when a vacancy becomes available. Search and apply