Yard Operative
If you have a passion for vehicles and are seeking a career in this exciting industry, we want to hear from you!
Apply now and take the first step towards an exciting and rewarding career as a Yard Operative at our site in Doncaster.
Key Areas of Responsibility:
Imaging & Grading Duties
• Responsible for parts inventory of breakers, imaging and grading of panels and parts for our sales channels
• Ensure vehicles are to be brought by a FLT to designated Inventory / Image areas
• Grade parts and image using Company guidelines
• Ensure that a video is taken of the engine of it starting, running and showing exhaust to show any infringements
Yard Duties
• Ensuring vehicles are processed along company pathway for deliveries, collections, marketing and storage
• Clean vehicles as necessary to ensure high quality images
• Processing logbooks, doc pack and keys that are either filed safety or disposed of correctly following GDPR rules
• Supporting GDPR & Salvage Personal Belonging Team with GDPR compliance & contractual SLA’s
• Ensuring quality control every step of the way with no damage to vehicles or parts
• Liaising with customers or our drivers loading and offloading vehicles
• Maintain and take ownership of general housekeeping within your selected functional and customer facing area and manage to a high standard to create a safe and streamline environment
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:
• Day shift, Monday to Friday 08.30am – 5pm
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Free onsite parking
• Uniform and PPE provided
• Benefithub (World’s largest selection of Employee Discounts and Lifestyle Benefits)
• Telus Health
• Discounted parts and non-auction vehicles
• Employee discount on Vodaphone
• Paid day to volunteer for a charity of your choice
• 28 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)
• Pension plan with 3.5% employer contribution
We reserve the right to close this this vacancy early once a suitable candidate has been found, so please submit your application as soon as possible.
About LKQ SYNETIQ
Formed in 2025, LKQ SYNETIQ is a joint venture between LKQ Europe and SYNETIQ Ltd and represents a significant investment in building a sustainable circular economy for automotive parts.
Combining SYNETIQ’s dismantling and remanufacturing expertise with LKQ’s unrivalled distribution network, logistics infrastructure and automotive aftermarket customer base, the vision for LKQ SYNETIQ is to transform the availability and accessibility of recycled parts across Europe.
By unifying new, recycled and remanufactured parts under one catalogue, LKQ SYNETIQ is set to provide a game-changing solution for repairers seeking affordable, sustainable repair options while remaining compliant with rapidly evolving EU environmental regulations.