Yard Operative

Copart UK Limited; Colchester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive services company is seeking a dedicated Yard Operative for their Colchester Operation Centre. The role involves responding to customer requests, maintaining vehicle standards, and utilizing handheld devices. Ideal candidates will possess a full driving license, excellent customer service skills, and a willingness to work outdoors in various weather conditions. The company offers comprehensive benefits including holidays, health plans, and pension contributions.

Benefits

23 days of holiday plus bank holidays

Paid day to volunteer for charity

Healthcare Cash Plan

Pension scheme

Shares purchase at a discounted rate

Cycle to Work Scheme

Life insurance coverage

Access to deals hub for savings

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Full driving licence

Excellent customer service

Great communication skills, both written and verbal

Strong attention to detail

Confident in the use of handheld devices

Experience in basic IT applications

Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment

Happy to work outside, in all weather conditions

Job description

We're currently recruiting a Yard Operative to work as part of our team at our Colchester Operation Centre, CO7 6HR.

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

We see Copart as a family and as one team we guide and support every team mate, to ensure that we have the skills to tackle every challenge that comes our way.

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 you need to have:

• Full driving licence
• 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:

• Monday to Friday, working 8am to 5pm
• 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.