CBS Careers

Benefits

CBS offer a comprehensive benefit and rewards package, ranging from health and well-being initiatives to discounted car schemes and flexible working.

Values

Quite simply, our core values define who we are as a company, guide us as people and inspire us as a community. Each and every member of the CBS team lives and breathes these overarching principles.

We are proud of our company culture. From the warm welcome we provide all visitors, to the friendly, enjoyable, yet hardworking environment where employees are provided with a platform to learn, progress and succeed.

What Our Employees Say

4.7

"Excellent Induction process into the business. Everyone here is so friendly and all more than happy to help one another."

4.7

"In 25 years of employment I can honestly say CBS is, without doubt, the best company I have worked for. The culture is genuinely friendly and supportive, you are actively encouraged to have an input into the business and make a difference, and hard work is absolutely rewarded both in terms of recognition & promotion as well as financially."

4.7

"The business is market leader in what they do and the certainly treat their staff in this way also. There is so much room for development and growth and if you are willing to develop yourself and put in the effort, the business will equally reward you. The business is open to feedback and change."

4.7

"I have been working at CBS for just over a year now and can honestly say the decision to work here was the best career decision of my life so far. They have given me opportunities that little or no other company would offer. There is a great sense of being working here and all the staff, including management and higher, are friendly, approachable and just generally good people."

4.7

"Great culture!! Employee friendly!! Good work life balance environment. Flexibility, support for career development and personal development."

4.7

"I have been with CBS for less than a year and I can honestly say it has been a fantastic journey so far...The on-boarding process was highly professional , the induction was very thorough and informative and all fellow staff members and the management team are supportive and helpful from day one."

4.7

"CBS is a fantastic place to work and I feel extremely proud to be a part of such an amazing team! They truly invest in their people and I have been given the opportunity to learn and grow through professional development. The culture is so refreshing, everyone is friendly, approachable and live by the CBS values . In addition to this, the benefits package is brilliant!"

4.7

"I have worked at Car Benefit Solutions for over 2 years and enjoy coming to work. Everybody is supportive and keen to help others, and as a business the management actively encourage people to contribute and want to hear suggestions from all employees. I feel that my opinion is valued and that I am supported in my career and development."

In the 2018 Employee Survey

94%

said CBS was a good company to work for

100%

of employees are aware of the CBS values

90%

of employees think business strategy is clearly defined

Company Values

Quite simply, our core values define who we are as a company, guide us as people and inspire us as a community. Each and every member of the CBS team lives and breathes these overarching principles in unison to ensure our customers expect excellence, our employees are empowered and our business remains respected.

Annual Engagement Survey

All CBS employees have the opportunity to provide feedback on what it’s like to work at CBS and it covers everything from culture to remuneration and benefits.

100%

of employees are aware of the CBS values

94%

of employees think CBS is a good company to work for

90%

of employees think business strategy is clearly defined

Learning & Development

From induction onwards with on the job and structured training. A thorough induction programme, support for professional qualifications
and scope for internal progression within and across CBS teams.

Welfare & Wellbeing

Health and wellbeing is paramount at CBS and that is reflected in our culture and benefits package. Employees enjoy private healthcare
and a generous holiday entitlement amongst other healthy initiatives.

Customer Centricity

CBS is a customer centric business committed to providing the best possible experience to all of our customers, both internally and externally. Here are some things that our staff have said about our brilliant employee car scheme:

"The whole procedure went really well from start to finish, I’m now very happy with my choice of car and look forward to choosing and enjoying brand new cars through the CBS scheme.”

"Brilliant Scheme. Be lost without it good way to get a decent car without breaking the bank."

"I love the benefit CBS offers to employees! It is a great way to support the brand & prices are very affordable."

Community Support and Charity Events

Giving something back is important to us and our employees. The CBS Social Committee arrange charity events throughout the year raising money for a number of local charities including the Bury Cancer Support Centre which is right next door.

CBS have raised more than

£30,000

for charity in the last 3 years

Graduate and Apprenticeship Programmes

Our future talent is essential to maintaining our position as market leaders in Employee Car Ownership. We actively look to recruit apprentices and graduates that are willing to learn, innovate and progress within the team here at CBS.

Apprenticeships

Professional Qualifications

Internships & Graduate Programmes available

Hiring local talent

More than 60% of CBS employees live in the local area within 10 miles of The Barracks and our community roots stem all the way from our Chairman. We have a commitment to investing in the local economy, actively promoting CBS community involvement.

History of The Barracks

The Wellington Barracks is a historic site built in 1842 and was once the home to the Lancashire Fusiliers. They were involved in many campaigns and peace-keeping duties over the years including both World Wars.

CBS Offices

Despite being located at a historic site, within an important building in the regions heritage, the CBS offices are finished to a high standard with a modern open-plan design and excellent amenities.

Directions and Transport Links Information

The Barracks Head Office is located on Bolton Road approximately 1 mile from the centre of Bury and just 10 miles from the centre of Manchester.

By Tram Manchester –> Bury (35 mins)
Trams 1 and 4 run from the centre of Manchester to Bury and depart every 5 to 8 minutes.
By Bus Bury –> The Barracks (10 mins)
The 471 and 91 buses come from Bury Bus Station and stop outside the Barracks HQ on Bolton Road
By Bus Bolton –> The Barracks (30 mins)
The 471 runs between Bolton and Bury and stops outside the Barracks HQ
On foot Bury –> The Barracks (25 mins)
On foot it takes around 25 minutes to walk the 1.3 miles from the centre of Bury

Car Parking

There are a select number of visitor parking spaces available on-site at The Barracks and free secure parking is provided for all employees at a location less than 500m from Head Office.

People, Culture & Values

The People, Culture & Values Team is responsible for providing a transparent, open and supportive environment for all CBS people, through a comprehensive People Strategy and Plan, which strengthens the business’s core values and culture in alignment with the corporate objectives, ambitions and goals.

Network Development

The Network Development Team work in a consultative way with all three stakeholders, Manufacturer, Dealer Group & Site and their employees to ensure that their Employee Car Ownership Scheme is continually evolving in a manner reflective of and aligned to all three stakeholders strategies and their respective markets places.

Customer Experience

The Customer Experience Team is responsible for delivering excellence and expertise at every stage of interaction with the client. The CET Department will work with the wider CBS business to continuously improve the products, services and systems to meet and exceed the customer needs and lead expectations to maximise CBS business growth and retention.

Driver Development

Driver Development is a busy customer focused environment delivering high quality service to customers selling them CBS products to achieve the department vision of placing every customer in a CBS vehicle.

Marketing

A department filled with passionate people, excelling in delivering strong communications, best in class marketing materials, hungry to grow, learn and deliver high standards at all times. With a marketing vision to communicate to 100% of the target audience and add real value to business growth.

Finance & Operations

A multi-functional department that spans the Commercial Operations, Development, Finance, Operations Development and Pricing functions of the business. The Development and Operations Development functions are responsible for creation, maintenance and testing of our fully bespoke systems which our developed in house for our customers and the CBS business. These teams also cover the Business Information, Database administration, IT and Business Analysis areas of the business. The teams are focussed on delivering change that is adding in value to our customers on every step of their interation with CBS. The financial aspects of the business are managed by the Commercial Operations, Pricing and Finance teams. These responsibilities range from the creation of the management accounts, transactional postings, reconciliations, budgeting and forecasting, financial control & analysis, product pricing and administration and market analysis.

Treasury & Taxation

The Treasury, Tax and Statutory Reporting Department is a team focused on commerciality and is responsible for managing the daily and long term treasury requirements of the business, meeting all statutory requirements in relation to taxation and reporting, and managing credit and client risk, enabling the business to maximise returns, minimise risk and seek tax efficiencies where available.

Staff Benefits

Private
Healthcare

All Employee
Car Scheme

Medical Extras (Dental & Therapy Treatments)

Flexible
Working

High Street
Discounts

Buy & Sell
Holiday Policy

Death in
Service

Pension
Scheme

CBS Values

Pride

We work hard and with passion to make a difference, to achieve our goals, to be the best, so that we are always proud of ourselves, our team, and of CBS.

Integrity

We do things in the right way, to build trust in each other, to reward the support and loyalty shown by others, because we are a team and because we care.

Continuous Improvement

We strive for excellence and we challenge ourselves to always ask questions, to listen to others and to seek out new ideas so that we may learn, improve and evolve.

Accountability

We willingly take on our responsibilities and are committed to owning the challenges that we face and seizing the opportunities that present themselves.