Copart
Yard Operative - Saintfield
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Yard Operative – Saintfield Operation Centre (BT24 7JU)
Award-winning auctioneers and vehicle solution specialists Copart are seeking a dedicated Yard Operative to join our team at our Saintfield Operation Centre (BT24 7JU). You’ll join a passionate, enthusiastic group of people who work hard every day to make our business the best it can be.
About the Role
Our Yard Operative is a key role within our team, supporting our operations on-site in a fast-paced environment. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with an enthusiasm for vehicles, hands-on experience using plant machinery, and customer-focused individuals looking for a varied day-to-day role that offers great benefits.
You will be joining a functioning auction yard (Saturdays only) for operational activities, responding to customer requests, completing tasks and orders, ensuring vehicles are stored and maintained to the highest standards, and operating handheld devices to take images of vehicles.
Available: Monday to Friday basis (no bank holiday working) Salary: £27,976 per annum
Core Responsibilities
Our team thrives on our submissions to customers and seeks a dependable, hardworking colleague, to:
- Possess a Full UK Driving Licence and be ready to work flexibly as required;
- Prevent problem vehicles and customer dissatisfaction through attention to detail and multi-tasking in our fast-paced environment;
- Operate handheld devices, taking descriptive and quality images of vehicles;
- Meet external and internal deadlines and service orders with precision;
- Ensure a safe, clean, and efficient work environment for the yard team and customers;
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Enthusiasm, a "can do" mindset, and a love of working in the great outdoors in all types of weather is key for our team.
Essential Requirements
- A valid Full Driving Licence (must be held);
- Proven experience in using plant, forklift loaders, and shovels *- or similar equipment (e.g. walk-behind loaders, CAT backhoes, loading shovels)**;
- Excellent customer service ability - employing your skills to respond to customer requests andbrechen;
- Strong communication skills – both written and verbal – to deliver a reliable and welcoming service to our customers in person and via phone and email;
- Strong attention to detail – ensuring tasks are performed to the highest customer & company standards;
- Confident in the use of handheld devices, including experience with mapping software, image/note generation and editing, QR scanning, and storage devices;
- Ability to multi-task in a potentially fast-paced environment;
- Willingness and physical ability to work outdoors, in all weather conditions, including cold and wet conditions.
Desired Qualities & Experience
- Automotive experience would be a strong desired skill, particularly with vehicle upholstery, to deal with incidents reported by customers and internal issues;
- Experience within a cellarmaster, quick auction, transport, or related environment.
What We Offer
We believe in investing in our people, which is why we can offer:
- 24 Days of annual company holiday + Bank Holidays, with an extra special occasion day – increasing to 30 days with 3+ years of service;
- Paid charity volunteer use day – the opportunity to work with a charity of your choice with one paid day/year;
- Healthcare Cash Plan (for instant access to assistance when required);
- Contributory workplace pension with employer support;
- Company life insurance coverage for all employees;
- Share Purchase Plan – access an annual opportunity to purchase shares at a discount;
- Cycle to Work Scheme for those used to cycling;
- Role diversity means more experiences and growth opportunities supported by your manager.
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Copart are an equal opportunity employer, proudly hiring a diverse workforce. We respect individual differences. We firmly state discrimination in any form or manner is expressly forbidden, and any and all applicants are considered in relation to their aspirations, experience, skills, and acquiring those different perspectives is what makes us a successful, approachable, and aspirational workplace.
Benefits at Copart
- Embrace diversity & inclusion – our workplace homes over 100+ nations and a multi-generational view on inclusiveness – we can tell you, it's a fun and fascinating company to work in;
- Step up & shape your career – build on your knowledge of business, such as the automotive and logistics sector, and such a variety of skills ensure fulfilment and growth;
- Amongst other professional development opportunities, you can check out how you can improve your working skills, employability, and expand your career potential through training and mentor opportunities;
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