Production Line Operative

Holt Engineering; Poole; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary progression

Holiday + bank holidays

Pension scheme

Car_parts discount

Training and progression

Job summary

Holt Engineering in Poole is recruiting for a Production Line Operator to join a growing automotive operation. The role involves using hand and power tools to safely dismantle end-of-life vehicles and remove components for reuse and recycling.

You will work on rotating Am/PM shifts, 42.5 hours per week, with a salary of £33,000 per year and permanent status. There are opportunities for progression based on performance and safety adherence.

Qualifications

• Previous hands-on mechanical or vehicle experience.
• Good knowledge of vehicle components and how they fit together.
• Confidence using hand and power tools.
• Strong attention to health and safety and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Safely dismantle end-of-life vehicles.
• Identify and remove quality automotive parts for reuse.
• Remove mechanical and electrical vehicle components.
• Dismantle and remove doors, windows and glazing.
• Remove interior and exterior vehicle components.
• Remove suspension and powertrain components.
• Remove dashboards and associated parts.
• Use a range of hand and power tools safely and effectively.
• Extract and separate recyclable materials.
• Sort waste materials into the correct recycling streams.
• Follow quality, safety and environmental procedures.
• Work efficiently to achieve daily production targets.
• Maintain a clean, safe and organised working area.
• Work closely with colleagues to keep the production line running effectively.

Skills

Hands-on experience

Vehicle knowledge

Tool use

Teamwork & reliability

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Rotating shifts Am and PM 42.5 hours | Poole | £33,000pa| Permanent

Holt Engineering is recruiting for aProduction Line Operatorto join a well-established and growing automotive operation in Poole.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a genuine passion for cars and who is mechanically minded

Rather than traditional servicing and repairs, you'll use your mechanical knowledge to safely dismantle vehicles and remove valuable automotive components for reuse and recycling.

You'll be working hands-on with a wide variety of vehicles, using hand and power tools to remove everything from doors and interior components through to suspension and powertrain parts.

Key Responsibilities

• Safely dismantle end-of-life vehicles
• Identify and remove quality automotive parts for reuse
• Remove mechanical and electrical vehicle components
• Dismantle and remove doors, windows and glazing
• Remove interior and exterior vehicle components
• Remove suspension and powertrain components
• Remove dashboards and associated parts
• Use a range of hand and power tools safely and effectively
• Extract and separate recyclable materials
• Sort waste materials into the correct recycling streamsFollow quality, safety and environmental procedures
• Work efficiently to achieve daily production targets
• Maintain a clean, safe and organised working area
• Work closely with colleagues to keep the production line running effectivelyWhat We're Looking For

What We're Looking For

• Previous hands-on mechanical or vehicle experience
• Good knowledge of vehicle components and how they fit together
• Confidence using hand and power tools
• The ability to dismantle mechanical components safely
• Good problem-solving skills
• Strong attention to health and safety
• A reliable and professional approach to work
• Good attendance and timekeeping
• The ability to work effectively as part of a teamPrevious vehicle dismantling experience would be beneficial, but isn't essential if you have the right mechanical knowledge and practical skills.

There are also opportunities to progress intoSenior positions, based on consistent performance, reliability, attendance, work standards and a strong commitment to health and safety.

Benefits:

• Alongside a salary of£33,000 which will increase with progression
• 20 days' holiday plus 8 bank holidays
• Time off in lieu if required to work a bank holiday
• AdditionalFamily Dayafter 1 year's service
• One paid volunteering dayeach year after 1 year's service
• A further2 days' holidayafter 3 years
• Workplace pension with enhanced employer contributions after 5 years
• 20% discount on car partsfor you and your family
• Subsidised fuelavailable weekly for you or your partner
• Structured induction and role-specific training
• Ongoing training and development
• Opportunities for progression and promotion from withinAdditional Benefits After Probation following successful completion of the 6-month probation period.

Interested?If you're a qualified or experienced vehicle mechanic who loves working with cars but is looking for something different from a traditional garage environment, this could be a great next move.