FAQs

Drive My Career is a web based platform that helps candidates find the best career opportunities in the automotive industry available in their area. It is a collaboration of automotive dealers under the direction of the NFDA.

We help you discover the career opportunities available in your local area, which best suit your skills and interests. In a few simple steps, Drive My Career displays the best employers in the automotive industry based around you.

Once you have entered your postcode, we shortlist the dealerships based in your area and direct you to their career pages. Through our inspiring stories from employees in the industry, and our career quiz, Drive My Career can help you discover what sector is best for you!

It’s simple! All you have to do is enter your postcode on the homepage, select one of the dealerships pins that directs you to their website and apply for the role that most appeals to you.

The jobs available in automotive retail are spread across all sectors. This gives you the opportunity to kick start your career in the position most suited to your interests and skills.

The jobs promoted through Drive My Career are based across the UK. The postcode search function allows you to find the job roles available in your area.

Our website offers plenty of information to help you understand more about the automotive retail industry. This includes success stories, blog posts ,and sector guidance. Thanks to the range of opportunities available in the industry, anyone can find their ideal job in automotive. Our career quiz is available to help you figure out your new career path.

The automotive industry is diverse and flexible and it is open to everyone. There is also an industry charity, Ben (http://ben.org.uk/), which helps those who work in the automotive industry in the UK, as well as their families.

Typical benefits offered in the industry vary depending on the company you work for. Often, these include a personal car which you can get serviced for free, others include discounts on used, new and rental vehicles.

Salaries vary depending on the position, but in general they are very competitive and, in many cases, include bonuses and commissions.

 

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