Car Auction Yard Specialist | Flexible Leave & Benefits

Arnold Clark; Stafford; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days’ annual leave

Flexible leave

Generous employee discounts

Private healthcare

Workplace pension

Job summary

Arnold Clark in Stafford is seeking a Yard Operative to manage the day-to-day movement of sold and unsold vehicles around the Central Car Auctions site and perform general yard duties. The role offers full-time hours and the chance to work with a diverse team in a fast-paced environment.

You will engage with colleagues across departments, maintain accuracy in stock checks, and support the auction schedule while ensuring high standards of customer service on site.

Qualifications

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

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, vehicle stock checks and dealing with customers face to face.
• Keep managers in the loop by preparing updates and reports that showcase completed objectives.
• Stay familiar with the company’s policies and goals and work to make sure that all members of the CCA team adhere to set standards.
• Engage with all departments to meet the auction schedule.

Skills

Team player

Clear communication

Deadline driven

Well organised

Initiative

Calm under pressure

Multi-tasking

Kingfisher knowledge

Job description

Arnold Clark in Stafford is seeking a Yard Operative to manage the day-to-day movement of sold and unsold vehicles around the Central Car Auctions site and perform general yard duties. The role offers full-time hours and the chance to work with a diverse team in a fast-paced environment.

You will engage with colleagues across departments, maintain accuracy in stock checks, and support the auction schedule while ensuring high standards of customer service on site.