Yard Operative – SSH

Workforce Recruitment; Canvey Island; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the vehicle salvage industry is hiring a Yard Operative in Canvey Island. The role involves loading and unloading vehicles, inspecting and recording damage, and ensuring excellent customer service. Candidates should possess a full driving license and teamwork skills, with further training provided on-site. Benefits include competitive salary, 28 days holiday, pension plan, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

28 days holiday including Bank Holidays

Pension plan with 3.5% employer contribution

Free onsite parking

Uniform and PPE provided

Employee Discounts and Lifestyle Benefits

Cycle to work scheme

Paid day to volunteer for charity

Qualifications

• Experience of working outside in all weathers.
• Ability to accurately record vehicle damage.
• Previous experience at a salvage site is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Loading and unloading lorries.
• Completing inspection reports on vehicle damage.
• Cleaning vehicles and the site.

Skills

Communication

Attention to Detail

Teamwork

Customer Service

Education

Full Driving License

Tools

Forklift (desirable)

IT Skills

Job description

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We are looking for a Yard Operative to join our site

Key Areas of Responsibility:

• Loading and unloading lorries
• Completing inspection reports by recording the damage to vehicles as they arrive at the site
• Providing excellent customer service and support to both clients and suppliers and deal with any issues or concerns in an effective manner
• cleaning vehicles and the site.
• Adhere to Health & Safety and company guidelines, and to maintain a safe and efficient working environment.
• Imaging vehicles using video cameras recording clear and concise images and sounds.

Here’s what you bring:

• Suitable candidates must have a full driving license
• Experience of working outside in all weathers
• The ability to accurately record the damage of vehicles, onto our system in a clear and concise manner.
• Experience of using a forklift would be an advantage but not essential (onsite Forklift training with a reputable provider will be funded by the company)
• Able to work as part of a team
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Excellent attention to detail
• Basic IT skills.
• Previous experience working in a salvage site and knowledge and/or an interest in motor vehicles would also be desirable but not essential

What we offer:

• Competitive basic salary
• 28 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)
• Pension plan with 3.5% employer contribution
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Free onsite parking
• Uniform and PPE provided.
• Benefithub (World’s largest selection of Employee Discounts and Lifestyle Benefits)
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted parts and non-auction vehicles
• Employee discount on Vodaphone
• Paid day to volunteer for a charity of your choice
• Day shift, Monday to Friday

This role is subject to a satisfactory DBS, Finance, Right to work and reference checks.