Career Pathways

Your journey with Eastern Western Motor Group is designed to support your growth, engagement, and wellbeing at every stage of your career.

Your First 6 Months

We understand that starting a new role is both exciting and challenging. Our comprehensive onboarding process is designed to help you settle in, understand our culture, and start making a meaningful contribution from day one.

Your Journey Timeline

Week 1: Welcome & Orientation

Your first week focuses on getting to know the team, understanding our values, and familiarising yourself with your role. You'll meet your line manager, complete essential training, and receive all the tools you need to succeed.

Month 1: Foundation Building

During your first month, you'll build strong foundations through structured training, shadowing experienced colleagues, and understanding our processes. Regular check-ins with your manager ensure you're on the right track.

Month 2-3: Growing Confidence

As you gain confidence, you'll take on more responsibilities and begin working more independently. This is when you'll start to see how your role contributes to our overall success and identify areas where you can make a real impact.

Month 4-5: Integration & Contribution

By months four and five, you'll be fully integrated into the team and contributing meaningfully. You'll have opportunities to share ideas, take on projects, and demonstrate your value to the organisation.

Month 6: Review & Development Planning

Your six-month review is an important milestone. Together with your manager, you'll reflect on your progress, celebrate achievements, and create a development plan for your continued growth and career advancement.

Support Available

Dedicated Buddy

Every new starter is paired with an experienced colleague who can answer questions and provide guidance during your first few months.

Comprehensive Training

Structured training programmes tailored to your role, covering everything from technical skills to our company culture and values.

Regular Check-ins

Weekly meetings with your line manager during your first month, then monthly reviews to ensure you're supported and progressing well.

Open Communication

We encourage questions and feedback. Our open-door policy means you can always reach out to your manager or HR team for support.

Employee Engagement

We believe that engaged employees are happy, productive, and committed to our success. Our engagement initiatives are designed to ensure you feel valued, heard, and connected to our mission and values.

Communication & Feedback

Open, honest communication is at the heart of our culture. We provide multiple channels for you to share ideas, raise concerns, and contribute to our continuous improvement:

Regular Updates

Monthly team meetings, quarterly company updates, and regular communications keep you informed about our business and strategy.

Idea Sharing

We actively encourage and reward ideas that improve our business, processes, or customer experience. Your suggestions matter.

Employee Surveys

Regular engagement surveys help us understand how you're feeling and what we can do better. We act on your feedback.

Open Door Policy

Managers and leaders are always available to listen. We value your input and want to hear from you.

Recognition & Rewards

We believe in recognising and celebrating achievements, both big and small. Our recognition programmes include:

  • Employee of the Month: Recognition for outstanding performance and contribution
  • Long Service Awards: Celebrating loyalty and commitment with milestone rewards
  • Team Achievements: Celebrating team successes and collaborative efforts
  • Peer Recognition: Colleagues can nominate each other for going above and beyond
  • Performance Bonuses: Financial recognition for exceptional performance

Team Building & Social Events

Building strong relationships with your colleagues is important. We organise regular team building activities and social events to help you connect with your team and the wider business.

Career Development

At Eastern Western Motor Group, we believe in investing in our people. Your career development is a partnership between you and us, and we're committed to providing the opportunities, training, and support you need to achieve your professional goals.

Learning & Development

We offer a wide range of learning and development opportunities to help you grow your skills and advance your career:

  • Internal Training Programmes: Role-specific training, leadership development, and technical skills workshops
  • External Qualifications: Support for professional qualifications relevant to your role and career aspirations
  • Online Learning: Access to our learning platform with courses on everything from customer service to management
  • Mentoring Programmes: Connect with experienced leaders who can guide your career development
  • Cross-functional Projects: Opportunities to work on projects outside your immediate role to broaden your experience

Career Pathways

We promote from within wherever possible, and there are clear pathways for progression across all areas of our business:

Vertical Progression

Advance within your current department, taking on more responsibility and moving into senior roles as you develop your expertise.

Lateral Moves

Explore different areas of the business to broaden your experience and discover new interests and strengths.

Management Track

For those interested in leadership, we offer management development programmes and opportunities to lead teams.

Specialist Roles

Develop deep expertise in your chosen field and become a subject matter expert or technical specialist.

Performance & Development Reviews

Regular performance and development reviews ensure you and your manager are aligned on your goals, progress, and career aspirations. These conversations help identify development opportunities and create actionable plans for your growth.

  • Annual performance reviews with goal setting and feedback
  • Quarterly check-ins to track progress and adjust plans
  • Development planning focused on your career goals
  • 360-degree feedback opportunities for leadership roles