Yard Operative

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

Working 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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Requirements

• 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 manner
• Ability 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