Engagement score

Latest BCI Score

735.3

Quick facts

What we do:
Digital automotive marketplace
Year established:
1975
Website:
http://www.autotrader.co.uk
Contact
- Auto Trader Group Plc, 1, Tony Wilson Place, Manchester, North West England, M15 4FN

About Auto Trader UK

Established in 1975, Auto Trader are the UK and Ireland's largest automotive marketplace. They strive to make buying and selling an easier and more efficient process for consumers and retailers alike.

The marketplace brings together the largest and most engaged consumer audience. Auto Trader have over 90% prompted brand awareness and attracts circa 55 million cross platform visits each month, with circa 70% of visits coming through mobile devices.

Their marketplace also has the largest pool of vehicle sellers, listing more than 450,000 cars each day.

Auto Trader promote their values of ‘be humble, be inspirational, be determined, be reliable, be curious’, to foster a positive atmosphere for employees.

Their mission is to lead the future of the digital automotive marketplace, and after being listed on the London Stock Exchange in March 2015 and becoming a member of the FTSE 250 Index, they are certainly on their way to achieving their goal.

What is it like to work for Auto Trader UK

My Manager

90% of staff agreed:

I feel that my manager talks openly and honestly with me

Managers have access to coaches and mentors through a company wide scheme. Managers also receive additional feedback through the employee experience survey completed by 91% of the workforce. Each manager receives a personalised report for their team's engagement scores to ensure a continually high standard.

90% of staff agreed:

I feel that my manager talks openly and honestly with me

My Company

93% of staff agreed:

I believe I can make a valuable contribution to the success of this organisation

All new employees that join Auto Trader will take part in a three-day induction in the Peak District where they will immerse themselves in the company's values and build relationships with new colleagues and existing team members.

93% of staff agreed:

I believe I can make a valuable contribution to the success of this organisation

Fair Deal

75% of staff agreed:

I am happy with the pay and benefits I receive in this job

Auto Trader ensure employees health and well-being with their company funded private medical insurance and the option of a family cover cash plan. In 2015, they introduced a ‘Share Incentive Plan’ and ‘Save as You Earn’ scheme to further foster a culture of equity ownership.

75% of staff agreed:

I am happy with the pay and benefits I receive in this job

Learn more about the 8 factors of workplace engagement here

Benefits:

Charity Activities

At least 20% of staff are known to undertake charitable activities during business hours without incurring financial loss
Holidays

Companies offering a minimum of 25 days annual leave to all employees
Gym

companies offering either free gym/ sports facilities or offering subsidised gym membership for all employees
Health Insurance

Companies offering private health insurance for all employees
Maternity

At least 10 weeks’ full pay or generous alternative
Family Friendly

School hours contracts offered to staff