Careers at John Banks Group
Join a Family-Run Automotive Group with Over 52 Years of Heritage
At John Banks Group, we believe our people are the driving force behind our success. As one of East Anglia’s largest independent, family-owned dealer groups, we’ve spent more than five decades building a trusted reputation across our multi-brand portfolio – including Honda, Renault, Dacia, Alpine, Suzuki, Hyundai, and our renowned Motorcycle divisions.
Across our locations in Cambridge, Bury St Edmunds, Ipswich and Colchester, every member of our team plays a vital role in delivering exceptional customer experiences. Whether you’re passionate about sales, digital marketing, customer service, aftersales, technician roles, administration or management, we offer a wide range of career paths with real opportunity to grow and develop.
Why Work With Us?
A supportive, core culture where you’re valued as an individual
Long-term career progression across multiple leading automotive brands
Industry-leading training and manufacturer development programmes
Competitive salaries, performance bonuses and employee benefits
A forward-thinking Group embracing innovation, digitalisation and customer-first processes
We’re always looking for talented, motivated people who share our commitment to honesty, professionalism, and outstanding customer service. If you’re ready to join a dynamic team at a company with strong values and a passion for excellence, explore our current vacancies and start your journey with John Banks Group today.
Jobs
Automotive Technician - LCV, EV and MOT Tester
Location: Cambridge
Franchises: Renault, Dacia, Alpine
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm
Are you a qualified Renault Technician or an experienced automotive technician looking to further your career with a professional and forward-thinking franchised dealer group?
John Banks Group is looking for an experienced and highly skilled Renault Technician to join our growing team in Cambridge. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a fully franchised Renault workshop, using the latest manufacturer technology, diagnostic equipment, and training programmes.
About John Banks Group
For over 50 years, John Banks Group has built a reputation for delivering exceptional customer service and maintaining the highest standards across our dealerships. Our Cambridge Renault, Dacia and Alpine dealership offers a modern workshop environment, state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment, and excellent manufacturer support, allowing our technicians to thrive and develop their careers.
The Role
As a Renault Technician, you will play a key role in maintaining and repairing customer vehicles to manufacturer standards, ensuring every customer receives the highest level of workmanship and care.
Key Responsibilities
Carry out servicing, maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs on Renault vehicles.
Perform advanced fault finding using Renault diagnostic systems and specialist tools.
Complete vehicle health checks and electronic reports accurately.
Undertake warranty work in line with Renault manufacturer standards.
Carry out MOT testing (if qualified), brake repairs, tyre fitting, and air conditioning servicing.
Work closely with Service Advisors and the workshop team to ensure efficient workflow and excellent customer satisfaction.
Support and mentor junior technicians where required.
Sales Specialist – Cambridge - Renault, Dacia & Alpine
Experienced Automotive Sales Specialist – Renault, Dacia & Alpine (Cambridge)
Location: Cambridge – Renault, Dacia & Alpine
Hours: Full-Time
Monday–Friday 8:30am–6:00pm | Saturday 9:00am–5:00pm (with one weekday off) No Sunday
Salary: £24,000 Basic + John Banks Group Commission & Bonus Plan
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Permanent - Full time
Holidays: 22 days + bank holidays (rising to 26 with service)
Company Vehicle on rental available subject to terms and conditions.
Send your CV to [email protected]
Purchase Ledger Clerk - Accounts - Bury St Edmunds
Location: Head Office, Bury St Edmunds
Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday
The Role
Working closely with the wider Accounts team, your responsibilities will include:
Processing and coding supplier invoices and credit notes accurately
Matching invoices against purchase orders and investigating discrepancies
Reconciling supplier statements and resolving outstanding items
Preparing supplier payment runs for authorisation
Responding to supplier and internal departmental queries
Ensuring invoices are correctly authorised in line with company procedures
Maintaining accurate and up-to-date purchase ledger records
Assisting with month-end procedures and reporting
Supporting the Accounts team with other duties when required
Dealership Accountant - Cambridge
Location: John Banks Group, Swann’s Road, Cambridge
Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
The Role
Reporting to the Group Finance team and working closely with the site’s management team, you will take responsibility for the financial control and reporting of the Cambridge dealership operation.
Your key responsibilities will include:
Preparing accurate monthly management accounts within agreed deadlines
Producing and submitting manufacturer composites and financial reports
Reviewing dealership performance against budgets, forecasts and key performance indicators
Completing balance sheet reconciliations and maintaining robust financial controls
Monitoring vehicle debtors, creditors, funding, stock and work in progress
Reviewing departmental profitability across vehicle sales, aftersales and parts
Managing accruals, prepayments, journals and intercompany transactions
Supporting VAT returns and ensuring transactions are correctly recorded
Reviewing bonus, manufacturer support and warranty income to ensure all amounts are claimed and accounted for
Working with departmental managers to investigate variances and improve financial performance
Supporting annual budgets, forecasts and year-end audit requirements
Ensuring dealership processes comply with Group policies and accounting procedures
Identifying financial risks, control weaknesses and opportunities for improvement
Used Car Sales Specialist - Cambridge - Renault Dacia & Alpine
Location: Cambridge
Job Type: Permanent – Full Time
Hours: Monday to Friday 8:30am – 6:00pm (with one weekday off) | Saturday 9:00am – 5:00pm | No Sundays
Salary: £24,000 Basic + Uncapped Commission & Bonus Scheme
OTE: £50,000+
Start Date: Immediate
Right to work and full clean UK Driving Licence essential
Join One of East Anglia's Leading Automotive Retailers
Due to continued growth in our Used Car operation, we are looking for an experienced Used Car Sales Specialist to join our busy Cambridge dealership.
This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious automotive sales professional who understands today's digital customer journey and has the ability to sell a wide variety of quality used vehicles from all manufacturers.
If you're passionate about delivering exceptional customer service, enjoy building lasting relationships and consistently achieve results, we'd love to hear from you.
The Role
You'll be responsible for managing the complete customer journey from initial enquiry through to handover and aftersales follow-up using the latest technology and AI Assisted packages.
Working with customers both in the showroom and online, you'll demonstrate a consultative approach to selling, helping customers choose the right vehicle and finance solution while ensuring complete compliance throughout every stage of the process.
You'll be selling a constantly changing stock of quality used vehicles from all manufacturers, meaning product knowledge, adaptability and enthusiasm are essential.