Vehicle Dismantler

SYNETIQ Ltd; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leader in parts recycling is seeking a Vehicle Dismantler in Doncaster. Responsibilities include dismantling vehicle parts, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, and maintaining accurate records. Candidates must have experience with cars, a full UK driving licence, and the ability to work outdoors. Competitive salary, ongoing training, and various benefits like a pension plan and employee discounts are offered to suitable candidates.

Benefits

Ongoing training and professional development

Uniform and PPE provided

Free onsite parking

Employee discount on Vodaphone

Paid day to volunteer

28 days holiday

Qualifications

• Experience in dismantling parts from vehicles.
• Knowledge of health and safety in vehicle handling.
• Ability to lift heavy weights and work outdoors.

Responsibilities

• Dismantle vehicles per job requests and ensure part quality.
• Complete paperwork related to each dismantled vehicle.
• Assist colleagues with parts and database access.

Skills

Experience working with cars either mechanical & body panels

Knowledge of checking oils and other hazardous chemicals

Good knowledge of health and safety regulations

Ability to lift and handle heavy weights safely

Full UK driving licence

Tools

Own tools

Job description

We are currently looking for a dedicated Vehicle Dismantler to join our team in Doncaster.

Dismantlers are core to our parts recycling process and responsible for the removal of parts, engines, gear boxes.

Key Areas of Responsibility:

• Dismantling parts in line with job requests, locate appropriate vehicle, assess work required and organise forklift to remove vehicle from ramp to floor or stand
• Identify and locate part required, remove part, ensuring no damage to other parts of vehicle, check quality, model numbers etc.
• Complete relevant records (job request, log sheet etc.), mark up, tag and bag each part with stock number and vehicle details, place in designated order area in accordance with agreed standards
• Label each part with the engine size, year of car, make and model, store appropriately and arrange for parts to be recorded on database
• Liaise with colleagues (e.g. Parts Sales Team, Parts Checkers, other Dismantlers) to provide advice, obtain further information, update information and resolve problems
• Access database system to obtain further information on parts as required
• Strip and scrap vehicles in accordance with company standards, procedures and specific requirements
• Open cars that have been deadlocked, locate electronic vehicle components e.g. ECUs, airbags, etc.
• Assist with the fulfilment of export orders as required
• Ensure that all paperwork and electronic records are completed accurately and on time
• Use your own allocated van to complete jobs and drop off parts
• Provide cover for any other appropriate and any other duties as may be required

Here’s what you bring:

• Experience working with cars either mechanical & body panels
• Knowledge of checking oils and other hazardous chemicals
• Good knowledge of health and safety regulations
• Full UK driving licence
• Provision of own tools
• Ability to lift and handle heavy weights in a safe manner
• Able to work outdoors in all weathers

What we offer:

• Day shift, Monday to Friday
• Fortnightly pay
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Uniform and PPE provided
• Free onsite parking
• 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)
• Competitive basic salary
• Pension plan with 3.5% employer contribution

Please note:

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.

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.