Yard Operative

Copart Uk; Bristol; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading vehicle service provider in Bristol is seeking Yard Operatives to join their team. The role involves working outdoors, responding to customer requests, and ensuring vehicle maintenance standards are met. Candidates must hold a full driving licence and have strong communication skills. Benefits include 23 days of holiday, a wellness plan, and opportunities for personal development.

Benefits

23 days of holiday plus bank holidays

Paid volunteer day for a charity

Healthcare Cash Plan

Life insurance coverage

Pension scheme

Discounts on everyday purchases

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Must be willing to work in all weather conditions and enjoy working outside.
• Experience with handheld devices and basic IT applications is required.

Responsibilities

• Respond to customer requests and complete service orders to deadlines.
• Ensure vehicles are stored and maintained according to standards.
• Operate a handheld device to take images of vehicles.

Skills

Full driving licence

Proven experience in using plant, forklift loaders/shovels

Excellent customer service

Great communication skills, both written and verbal

Strong attention to detail

Confident in the use of handheld devices

Experience in the use of basic IT applications

Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment

Happy to work outside, in all weather conditions

Job description

We are recruiting Yard Operatives to join our team at our Bristol Operation Centre, BS10 7SF.

You'll be working from Monday to Friday, with no bank holiday working, so you'll benefit from a great work-life balance and have more time to yourself.

Our Yard Operatives are a dedicated team that are crucial to our operation, who love working outside in all weathers and have a passion for vehicles and working with cars.

Our team consistently and promptly respond to customer requests and complete service orders to deadlines. They ensure that vehicles are stored and maintained in line with customer and company standards and operate a handheld device to take images of vehicles.

What skills do you need to have?

• Full driving licence
• Proven experience in using plant, forklift loaders/shovels
• Excellent customer service
• Great communication skills, both written and verbal
• Strong attention to detail
• Confident in the use of handheld devices, with experience in the use of basic IT applications
• Be able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Happy to work outside, in all weather conditions

What we offer you in return:

• Time For You: Relax with 23 days of holiday plus bank holidays, and an extra day for a personal special occasion.
• Give Back: Receive a paid day to volunteer for a charity of your choice.
• Health & Wellness: Healthcare Cash Plan, allowing you to claim cash back on a range of healthcare products and services including dental, optical, chiropody, and specialist consultations, tests, and scans and Virtual GP access.
• Appreciating You & Others: Celebrate special moments with access to our Recognition Hub and E-card collection.
• Your Future: Join our contributory workplace pension scheme for financial security.
• Investment: Purchase shares in our global company at a discounted rate.
• Fitness & Health: Save money while commuting with our Cycle to Work Scheme and access fitness videos and gym discounts.
• Life Assurance: Enjoy peace of mind with our life insurance coverage.
• Exclusive Discounts: Access our deals hub for savings on everyday purchases and family activities.
• Goal Support: Use tools like Mortgage Advice, Life Coaching, and our Money Hub to achieve your goals.

This role is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and satisfactory references.

Copart are an equal opportunity employer, proudly hiring a diverse workforce. Discrimination is expressly forbidden and we therefore kindly welcome all applications.