Yard Operative

Copart UK Limited; East Kilbride; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A vehicle services company is seeking a Yard Operative to join their team in East Kilbride. The role involves ensuring that vehicles are stored and maintained according to company standards, responding to customer requests, and operating handheld devices. Ideal candidates will have a full driving licence, experience with forklift loaders, and strong customer service and communication skills. The position requires working outside in various weather conditions, and offers a range of employee benefits including holiday, health plans, and a pension scheme.

Benefits

23 days of holiday plus bank holidays

Paid day to volunteer for charity

Healthcare Cash Plan

Access to Recognition Hub

Contributory workplace pension

Discounted shares in the company

Cycle to Work Scheme

Life insurance

Access to deals for everyday purchases

Qualifications

• Must hold a full driving licence.
• Proven experience with forklift loaders and plant machinery.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Full driving licence

Experience in using plant, forklift loaders

Excellent customer service

Great communication skills

Strong attention to detail

Confident in using handheld devices

Ability to multi-task

Willingness to work outside

Job description

We are currently looking for a Yard Operative to join our team at our operation site in East Kilbride, G75 0SB.

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 we need from you :

• 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.