About Auto Trader UK

Established in 1976, 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 several years of being listed on the London Stock Exchange 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

Wellbeing

71% of staff disagreed:

My health is suffering because of my work

Regular wellbeing weeks are held, helping to tackle all aspects of perceived stress and offer practical tools on how to manage stress, such as mindfulness, healthy eating, yoga, staggered start and finish times, resilience training and workplaces stress assessments.

71% of staff disagreed:

My health is suffering because of my work

Giving Something Back

98% of staff agreed:

My organisation encourages charitable activities

Auto Trader have a dedicated team of colleagues from across the business who are driving the ‘Make a Difference’ strategy, while the Auto Trader Community Fund donated over £60,000 in 2018 to community groups and grassroots projects.

98% of staff agreed:

My organisation encourages charitable activities

Fair Deal

69% of staff agreed:

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

The Save As You Earn (SAYE) scheme helps to foster a culture of equity ownership and makes employees feel that they are a key part of the business, driving forward the overall business strategy.

69% 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
Women

At least 40% of senior managers are women
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 all staff