Production Line/Powertrain Operative

Charles Trent Ltd; Poole; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted petrol

Staff discount on parts

Health cash plan

Job summary

Charles Trent Ltd in Poole, Dorset, seeks a Production Line/Powertrain Operative to dismantle end-of-life vehicles, remove parts, and sort recyclable materials. The role offers a 42.5-hour week on a swing shift pattern from 6:00am to 3:00pm and 3:00pm to 12:00am, with a £33,000 salary that includes a £3,000 shift premium.

Experience with vehicle mechanics (level 2/3 preferred) and the ability to use hand and power tools safely are essential.

Qualifications

• Level 2 or 3 qualification in vehicle mechanics or equivalent.
• Ability to dismantle end-of-life vehicles and remove parts.
• Ability to use hand and power tools safely.
• Strong emphasis on health & safety, reliability and attendance.
• Work in a structured, tidy manner and communicate clearly.

Responsibilities

• Dismantle end-of-life vehicles following safety and environmental procedures.
• Remove quality-required parts for resale or reuse.
• Extract and sort recyclable materials from the vehicle.
• Dismantle components such as doors, windows, suspension and powertrain.
• Sort waste materials into recycling streams and meet daily targets.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Vehicle mechanics

Problem solving

Safety/Structured work

Hand tools

Power tools

Education

Vehicle mechanics Level 2/3

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Role Profile - Production Line/Powertrain Operative

You will be responsible for recycling and safely removing key parts from end-of-life vehicles. A passion for cars and a level 2 or 3 qualification in vehicle mechanics is required. You will have the ability and confidence to use various tools and to able to dismantle vehicles.

Senior roles are based on consistent performance, reliability and professionalism. This includes good attendance, punctuality, strong work standards, serving as a positive role model for colleagues and demonstrating commitment to health and safety.

Location: BH1, Poole Site, Dorset

Salary: £33,000 (includes £3,000 shift premium)

Working Hours: 42.5 hours per week Monday to Friday

We operate on a swing shift pattern from 6:00am to 3:00pm and then 3:00pm to 12:00am on a week on, week off basis.

Reporting to: BH1 Line Supervisor

Duties & Responsibilities

• Applying dismantling safety, quality, and environmental procedures
• End of life Vehicle Dismantling
• Removing quality required parts
• Extracting and sorting the different recyclable materials
• Removal and dismantling of: - doors and windows/glazing, internal & external components, suspension & powertrain, dashboard.
• Sort waste materials into recycling streams
• Ensuring daily targets are met.

Skills & Attributes

• Teamwork
• Communication skills
• Mechanical qualifications (preferably to level 2 or 3 in vehicle mechanics or similar) and or work experience
• Problem solving skills
• Work in a safe, structured, methodical & tidy manner
• Select & use basic hand tools
• Knowledge of the techniques used for dismantling and use of power tools.

Benefits

• Discounted petrol & staff discount on parts
• After Probation Period: Health Cash Plan with Health Shield, Critical Illness cover with Unum, Death in Service, Family Day, Community Volunteer Day
• Additional holiday after 3 years’ service and pension contribution increases after 5 years.