Yard Operative

Arnold Clark Group; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days’ annual leave

Flexible leave

Generous employee discounts

Private healthcare

Workplace pension

Job summary

Arnold Clark Group in Glasgow is seeking a Yard Operative at Central Car Auctions. You will manage the day-to-day movement of sold and unsold vehicles around the site for the auction schedule, along with general yard duties such as making and fitting number plates and conducting stock checks.

This full‑time role runs Monday to Friday, 51 hours per week, with shift hours from 7am to 6.30pm. You will work with a diverse team, interact with customers face-to-face, stay well‑organised, and help

Qualifications

• Ability to work with others and achieve positive results.
• Excellent communication with customers and colleagues.
• Strong time management and meeting deadlines.
• Organised, methodical, and able to use initiative.
• Calm under pressure with good common sense.
• High level of accuracy and ability to multitask at peak times.

Responsibilities

• Move sold and unsold vehicles around the site for the auction schedule.
• General yard duties including making and fitting number plates and stock checks.
• Prepare updates and reports on completed objectives for managers.
• Adhere to company policies and standards across the yard.
• Engage with all departments to meet the auction schedule.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Deadlines

Organization

Initiative

Calm under pressure

Accuracy

Multitasking

Job description

We’re looking to recruit a Yard Operative to work at Central Car Auctions in Glasgow.

We offer our Yard Operatives:

• 33 days’ annual leave
• Flexible leave
• Generous employee discounts
• Private healthcare
• Workplace pension
• …and much more

Hours

Full time: Monday – Friday 51 hours per week between the hours of 7am - 6.30pm

About the role

Our Yard Operative will manage the day-to-day moving of sold and unsold vehicles around the site for the auction schedule along with general yard duties, including making and fitting of number plates, vehicle stock checks and dealing with customers face-to‑face.

As a Yard Operative you will work with a diverse team of CCA employees throughout the auction journey. You will engage with all departments on a daily basis. The role would be a great fit for someone who enjoys a varied workload in a fast‑paced environment. You will have the ability to communicate at all levels and be extremely well‑organised.

Day-to-day duties

• Manage the day-to-day moving of sold and unsold vehicles around the site for the auction schedule
• General yard duties, including making and fitting of number plates, vehicle stock checks and dealing with customers face to face
• Keep managers in the loop by preparing updates and reports that showcase completed objectives
• Stay familiar with the company’s policies and goals and work to make sure that all members of the CCA team adhere to set standards
• Engage with all departments to meet the auction schedule

Essential skills

• Works well with others and is driven to achieve positive results
• Excellent communication skills, both face-to-face and on the telephone
• Good at meeting deadlines
• Well‑organised with the ability to work in a methodical mannerAbility to work on own initiative
• Ability to stay calm under pressure and use common sense
• A high level of accuracy and ability to multi‑task during peak periods

Our Culture

Arnold Clark is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We strive to create an environment where collaboration, unique perspectives and multiple approaches are celebrated. We care about our employees and our communities, we nurture talent and encourage ambition, and we are passionate about people who take pride in their work. Our employees are at the heart of everything we do – diverse in our make‑up, united in our goals.

To find out more about Life at Arnold Clark, visit our website.

Employment within the Arnold Clark Group is offered subject to satisfactory reference and disclosure check.