Vehicle Dismantler

SYNETIQ; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the leading vehicle recycling company, SYNETIQ, as a Vehicle Dismantler at our Gloucester site. This role involves dismantling vehicle parts safely, maintaining quality standards, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. We offer competitive pay, ongoing training, employee discounts, and 28 days of holiday. Ideal candidates will have an interest in vehicles, a forklift license, and a commitment to safety.

Benefits

Ongoing training and development

Uniform and PPE provided

Free onsite parking

Employee discounts on lifestyle benefits

Paid volunteer days

28 days holiday including Bank Holidays

Competitive salary and pension contributions

Qualifications

• Experience with cars, either mechanically or as a hobby.
• Forklift license (counterbalance and telescopic, rough terrain) required.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Dismantle vehicle parts according to job requests and organize forklift operations.
• Ensure safety when cutting vehicle sections and handle hazardous fluids.
• Complete relevant records and maintain quality checks on parts.

Skills

Experience with cars

Knowledge of handling hazardous chemicals

Understanding of health and safety regulations

Ability to lift heavy weights safely

Forklift operation

Tools

Own tools

Job description

We are currently seeking a dedicated Vehicle Dismantler to join our team at our Gloucester site.

Key Responsibilities:

• Dismantle vehicle parts according to job requests, locate appropriate vehicles, assess work required, and organize forklift operations to move vehicles.
• Identify and remove parts, ensuring no damage, and check quality, model numbers, etc.
• Complete relevant records, mark up, tag, and bag parts with stock numbers and vehicle details, and store in designated areas.
• Label parts with engine size, year, make, and model, store properly, and record on the database.
• Collaborate with colleagues to provide advice, obtain information, update records, and resolve issues.
• Use database systems to obtain information on parts as needed.
• Strip and scrap vehicles following company standards and procedures.
• Remove engines, gearboxes, and other large parts using appropriate tools and equipment.
• Ensure safety when cutting vehicle sections, including removing oils and fluids.
• Open locked vehicles and locate electronic components such as ECUs and airbags.
• De-pollute vehicles by removing and storing hazardous fluids.
• Assist with export orders and ensure accurate record-keeping.
• Perform other duties as required.

Candidate Requirements:

• Experience with cars, either mechanically or as a hobby.
• Knowledge of checking oils and handling hazardous chemicals.
• Understanding of health and safety regulations.
• Forklift license (counterbalance and telescopic, rough terrain).
• Own tools provision.
• Ability to lift heavy weights safely.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.

What We Offer:

• Day shifts, Monday to Friday.
• Ongoing training and development.
• Uniform and PPE provided.
• Free onsite parking.
• Employee discounts and lifestyle benefits through Benefithub.
• Discounted parts and vehicles.
• Employee discount on Vodafone services.
• Paid volunteer days.
• 28 days holiday including Bank Holidays.
• Competitive salary and pension contributions.

This role requires passing DBS, finance, right-to-work, and reference checks. We conduct random drug and alcohol screening to ensure safety.

About Us:

SYNETIQ Ltd., part of IAA Holdings, LLC (IAA), is the UK's leading vehicle recycling company, committed to innovation, compliance, and customer satisfaction. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion.