Engine Prepper

SYNETIQ Ltd; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive parts company in Doncaster is seeking a skilled Engine Prepper to ensure engines are cleaned and inspected to high-quality standards. Responsibilities include removing gearboxes, preparing engines for sale, and maintaining inventory. Ideal candidates will possess a good knowledge of vehicle engines and strong computer skills. Competitive salary and perks include ongoing training and employee discounts. Join a dynamic team committed to quality.

Benefits

Ongoing training and professional development

Free onsite parking

Uniform and PPE provided

Discounted parts and vehicles

Employee discount on Vodaphone

Paid volunteer day

Pension plan with employer contribution

Qualifications

• Have a good knowledge of vehicle engines.
• Good computer skills with ability to adapt to software.
• Ability to work competently and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Remove and separate gearboxes from engines.
• Prepare engines for sale including quality checking.
• Use bespoke system to add engines to inventory.

Skills

Knowledge of vehicle engines

Good computer skills

Ability to work under pressure

Tools

Basic set of tools

Impact gun

Job description

Love getting hands-on and taking pride in top-quality work? If you know your way around vehicle engines and enjoy working with precision, this could be the role for you.

Our Doncaster site is on the lookout for a skilled Engine Prepper to join our growing team.

As an Engine Prepper, you will be responsible for ensuring that engines are properly cleaned and inspected to meet our high-quality standards. This role requires an in-depth knowledge of engines and a meticulous approach to work.

Key Areas of Responsibility

• Remove and separate gearboxes from engines
• Prepare engines ready for sale including checking quality and testing that they are in good working order
• Imaging engines
• Using our bespoke computer system to add the engines to our inventory system
• Wrapping the engines ready for sale

What you bring

• Have a good knowledge of vehicle engines
• Have a basic set of tools and impact gun
• Have good computer skills, with the ability to adapt to our bespoke parts software
• Ability to work in a competent and efficient manner
• Work well on your own or as part of a busy team
• You will need to be able to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment and multi task methodically

What we offer

• Ongoing training and professional development
• Free onsite parking
• Uniform and PPE provided
• 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 08.30am – 5pm
• Fortnightly pay
• 28 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)
• Pension plan with 3.5% employer contribution

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

We operate random drug and alcohol screening to ensure the safe operation of our business activities.

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.