Yard Operative
Location: Chelmsford
We are the leading national independent auction group, led by quality people, driving the future of the remarketing industry through leading results, innovation, investment, excellence in technology and exceptional service.
We are looking for a full time Yard Operative based at our Chelmsford site.
Responsibilities:
- Process vehicles and carry out vehicle checks.
- Ensure that levels of customer service within the function are exceptional at all times.
- Take responsibility for yard & site health, safety & security.
Duties include:
- Book vehicles in and out using the handheld device.
- Conduct vehicle security checks.
- Update all paperwork and barcodes appropriately.
- Dispatch documentation to the administrative staff.
- Report all vehicle defects in a timely manner.
- Refuel vehicles as per procedure.
- Jump start or battery start vehicles as per procedure.
- Transport vehicles around the yard as needed, adhering to legislation & Company policies at all times.
- Ensure that vehicles are prepared for sales in line with site processes.
- Process vehicles through the sale.
- Prepare vehicles for collections post sale.
Skills
- Full UK driving license.
- Ability to work in a complex, fast paced operations function.
- Interpersonal and communication skills.
- Experience of working to deadlines with quality output.
- Proven experience of delivering exceptional service to customers.
45 hours per week, mainly Monday to Friday however there is some requirement to work on Saturdays and a day off in the week will be provided if you work a Saturday. £11.42 per hour.
Benefits Include:
- 33 days holiday per annum inclusive of Bank Holidays
- Ability to purchase upto a additional 5 days leave per annum
- Healthcare Cashback scheme on costs such as Dental, Optical and Physiotherapy (taxable benefit)
- Access to an online rewards scheme that gives you discounts and money back on everything from fashion, holidays, entertainment, car hire, health and beauty and even weekly shopping from major supermarkets (taxable benefit)
- Free Employee Assistance Program (also available to family dependants)
- Life assurance cover: 2 x salary
- Christmas savings scheme
- Length of service awards
- Refer a friend recruitment incentive scheme
