Yard Operative

Copart Inc; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday entitlement

Volunteer day

Healthcare plan

Pension scheme

Share purchase

Cycle to work

Life insurance

Job summary

Copart is hiring a Yard Operative for our Wolverhampton Operation Centre. You’ll work Monday to Friday with no bank holidays, enjoying a strong work‑life balance. The role involves outdoor vehicle handling, using handheld devices to image vehicles, and ensuring vehicles are stored and maintained to company standards.

You will be part of a team dedicated to rapid, reliable service, taking pride in accuracy and customer‑facing professionalism. DBS check and references apply.

Qualifications

• Full driving licence is essential.
• Proven experience in using plant and forklift loaders/shovels.
• Excellent customer service and strong communication skills.
• Great attention to detail and reliability.
• Confident in using handheld devices and basic IT apps.
• Able to multi-task in a fast-paced outdoor environment.
• Happy to work outside in all weather conditions.
• Automotive experience would be advantageous.

Skills

Full driving licence

Forklift loaders/shovels

Excellent customer service

Great communication

Attention to detail

Handheld devices / basic IT

Multi-tasking

Outdoor work in all weather

Tools

Forklift loaders/shovels

Job description

Job Description

We are currently looking for a Yard Operative to join our team at our Wolverhampton Operation Centre.

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.

The salary for this position is £27,976 per annum

What skills do you need to have?

Essential:

• 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

Desired:

• Automotive experience would be an advantage

What we offer you in return:

• 23 days of holiday plus bank holidays, and an extra day for a personal special occasion.
• Receive a paid day to volunteer for a charity of your choice.
• Healthcare Cash Plan.
• C ontributory workplace pension scheme
• Purchase shares in our global company at a discounted rate.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Company life insurance coverage.

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.

At Copart, we are focused on harnessing the power of diversity, inclusion, and collaboration. By embracing diverse perspectives, we open doors to innovation and unleash the full potential of our team. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace where everyone feels appreciated, included, and inspired to grow and contribute meaningfully.

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Essential:

• 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

Desired:

• Automotive experience would be an advantage

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. The salary for this position is £27,976 per annum,

• 23 days of holiday plus bank holidays, and an extra day for a personal special occasion.
• Receive a paid day to volunteer for a charity of your choice.
• Healthcare Cash Plan.
• Contributory workplace pension scheme
• Purchase shares in our global company at a discounted rate.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Company life insurance coverage.

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. At Copart, we are focused on harnessing the power of diversity, inclusion, and collaboration. By embracing diverse perspectives, we open doors to innovation and unleash the full potential of our team. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace where everyone feels appreciated, included, and inspired to grow and contribute meaningfully.