Auction Yard Operative – Fast-Paced, Team-Driven

Arnold Clark; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days’ annual leave

Flexible leave

Generous employee discounts

Private healthcare

Workplace pension

Job summary

Arnold Clark is seeking a Yard Operative for Central Car Auctions in Glasgow. The role focuses on day-to-day movement of sold and unsold vehicles around the site, yard duties, and ensuring smooth auction schedules.

You will engage with customers face-to-face and work with a diverse team across departments. The position is full-time with a structured weekday setup and opportunities to contribute to a busy auction environment.

Qualifications

• Works well with others and is driven to achieve positive results.
• Excellent communication skills, both face-to-face and on the telephone.
• Good at meeting deadlines.
• Well-organised with the ability to work in a methodical manner.
• Ability to work on own initiative.
• Ability to stay calm under pressure and use common sense.
• A high level of accuracy and ability to multi-task during peak periods.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day moving of sold and unsold vehicles around the site for the auction schedule.
• General yard duties, including making and fitting of number plates and vehicle stock checks.
• Deal with customers face to face.
• Prepare updates and reports that showcase completed objectives.
• Engage with all departments to meet the auction schedule.

Skills

Works well with others

Excellent communication

Meeting deadlines

Well-organised

Own initiative

Calm under pressure

Multi-tasking

Job description

Arnold Clark is seeking a Yard Operative for Central Car Auctions in Glasgow. The role focuses on day-to-day movement of sold and unsold vehicles around the site, yard duties, and ensuring smooth auction schedules.

You will engage with customers face-to-face and work with a diverse team across departments. The position is full-time with a structured weekday setup and opportunities to contribute to a busy auction environment.