Careers at Sussex Caravan Centre
We're always eager to hear from those who have experience in the caravan and motorhome industry. Even if we don't have roles immediately available, if you're interested in working with us and have such experience, please get in contact over the phone or via email. You can even come visit either of our branches and speak to our friendly staff, who will do their best to provide you with all the information you need. We will always strive to provide the very best experience during your visit.
We have roles available at both our Ashington (West) and East Grinstead (East) branches. Details including location and work schedule are provided in respective job descriptions below.
Interested in joining our West branch?
You can contact us by email on [email protected] or by calling 01903 893666. You may also send us a message on social media platforms and we'll do our best to answer your query and get you talking to the right person.
Or our East branch?
If you think you may be the right person to join our team, please contact us via email at [email protected] or by calling 01342 851393.
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Accessory Shop Assistant (Ashington Branch)
Duties & Responsibilities:
We are currently seeking a member of staff to take on the role of assisting the running of the accessory shop and storeman for parts. The primary role is to operate and run our busy shop which includes creating and running promotional campaigns on caravan accessories, ensuring the shop is fully stocked and to process/receive purchase orders, operating and balancing the till, processing customer parts orders and other miscellaneous duties such as telephone answering and general front of house meeting and greeting.
Skills we know will help you succeed in this role:
No previous retail experience is required but will help. The skill sets required for this role include being computer literate, good organisational skills, ability to undertake manual handling and direct communication with customers and suppliers.
The Role:
This is a full time role at either five or four days per week (9am to 5.30pm). The candidate will need to be able to work on Sundays and the occasional Saturday/bank holiday. They will be entitled to 20 days or 16 days paid annual holiday (depending on how many days a week worked) plus bank holidays.
Competitive annual salary and performance based bonus scheme that links with the shop’s profits.
We are a family run business who are expanding and evolving, looking for someone who wants to be a part of a great team moving the business forward. If you feel you have the skills and attitude required to apply for the position, please send your CV and covering letter for the attention of Jack O’Neill to the address above or email [email protected]
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Part Time Cleaner (Ashington Branch)
Duties & Responsibilities:
Cleaning and preparing new and used caravans and motorhomes internally to the highest standard, ready for sale.
Skills we know will help you succeed in this role:
- Taking pride in your work with superb attention to detail.
- Physically fit.
- Self-motivated, organised & reliable.
- A positive attitude and approach.
- Able to work as part of our friendly team, and also under your own initiative.
The role:
This is a part time, permanent position, with flexible hours to suit the right candidate.
We operate within a 5-day working week: Monday to Friday 9.00 – 17.30. We are offering a minimum of 16 hours, to the successful candidate.
Cleaning experience would be an advantage, but training will be provided.
For further details or to apply for the position, please email your CV to:
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Water Ingress & Repair Specialist (Ashington Branch)
- Identify and repair the water ingress points.
- Fitting new plastic/GRP caravan panels.
- Bodywork repairs to plastic/GRP panels.
- Replacement of external sealant and rails.
- Carry out major interior damp repairs and rebuilds to floors, ceilings, and walls, which will often involve extensive stripping down inside vehicles, replacement of timberwork, wallboard, and wallpapering.
Skills & experience we know will help a Technician succeed in this role:
- Practical person who is naturally gifted with their hands and talented with most DIY projects.
- Superb attention to detail.
- A tidy & organised mentality.
- Physically fit.
- Have a positive attitude and approach to life and able to work as part of our friendly team.
- Experience using your own initiative and problem solving using creative solutions.
- A highly motivated, driven individual, who takes immense pride in their work.
- Experience in carpentry and the use of sealants would be very beneficial.
- Previous experience in van conversions, coachworks, boat building or other similar industries would be advantageous.
- Experience working within the caravan and motorhome industry, and previous experience of carrying out damp repairs would be a strong asset.
All Applicants with the correct attitude and skillsets will be considered, as training could be provided to someone talented with their hands who takes pride in their work.
The role:
This is a full time, permanent position, with a 5-day week working Monday – Friday with occasional Saturdays on rolling rota.
We will offer an extremely competitive salary for the right candidate. In additional to the basic salary there is further earning potential with overtime opportunities and our workshop bonus scheme.
We hope to provide someone with a long term and rewarding career.
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Service Technician (Ashington Branch)
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Annual services and habitation checks to caravans and motorhomes.
- Pre delivery inspections of new and used caravans and motorhomes.
- Fitting of accessories including, solar panels, motor movers, bike racks, awnings, reverse cameras and tv aerials.
- Warranty diagnosis and repairs.
- General fault finding and repairs to 12v, mains 230v electrics, plumbing, heating and appliances.
Skills & experience we know will help Technician succeed in this role:
- A good practical, multi skilled background with experience in the motor trade, engineering, plumbing, carpentry, or electronics would be an ideal base.
- Talented individuals that have good experience in a range of DIY projects.
- Superb attention to detail.
- A tidy & organised mentality.
- Physically fit.
- Have a positive attitude and approach to life and able to work as part of our friendly team.
- Experience using your own initiative and problem solving using creative solutions.
- Pro-active, highly motivated, driven individual, who takes immense pride in their work and the ability to use their own initiative.
- Experience working within or current qualifications within the caravan and motorhome industry would be a strong asset.
All Applicants with the correct attitude and skillsets will be considered as training could be provided to someone talented with their hands who takes pride in their work. Full training will be provided as necessary.
The role:
This is a full time, permanent position, with a 5-day week working Monday – Friday with occasional Saturdays on rolling rota.
We will offer an extremely competitive salary for the right candidate. In additional to the basic salary there is further earning potential with overtime opportunities and our workshop bonus scheme.
We hope to provide someone with a long term and rewarding career.
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Service Technician (East Grinstead Branch)
We are looking for someone who has a passion for mechanics or has worked with 12v electrics, caravans, motorhomes, cars, or who has a flare for DIY and carpentry to further strengthen our workshop team to meet the rising demand of our growing customer database our award-winning caravan and motorhome dealership near East Grinstead.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Annual services and habitation checks to caravans and motorhomes.
- Pre delivery inspections of new and used caravans and motorhomes.
- Fitting of accessories including, solar panels, motor movers, bike racks, awnings, reverse cameras and tv aerials.
- Warranty diagnosis and repairs.
- General fault finding and repairs to 12v, mains 230v electrics, plumbing, heating and appliances.
Skills & experience we know will help Technician succeed in this role:
- A good practical, multi skilled background with experience in the motor trade, engineering, plumbing, carpentry, or electronics would be an ideal base.
- Talented individuals that have good experience in a range of DIY projects.
- Superb attention to detail.
- A tidy & organised mentality.
- Physically fit.
- Have a positive attitude and approach to life and able to work as part of our friendly team.
- Experience using your own initiative and problem solving using creative solutions.
- Pro-active, highly motivated, driven individual, who takes immense pride in their work and the ability to use their own initiative.
- Experience working within or current qualifications within the caravan and motorhome industry would be a strong asset.
The ideal candidate would have some experience in the Caravan and Motorhome industry however this is not essential. If you are dedicated, enthusiastic, take pride in your work, and technically talented, we would like to hear from you as full training will be provided.
The role:
This is a full time, permanent position, with a 5-day week working Monday – Friday with occasional Saturdays on rolling rota.
We will offer a competitive salary for the right candidate. In additional to the basic salary there is further earning potential with overtime opportunities and our workshop bonus scheme.
We hope to provide someone with a long term and rewarding career.
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