Yard Operative (Castleford)

G3 Remarketing Limited; Bedford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

G3 Remarketing Limited is seeking a dedicated Yard Operative to manage and maintain vehicles at their Bedford facility. This role involves ensuring the safety and presentation of vehicles for auction, adhering to health and safety standards, and collaborating with team members. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to operational efficiency and safety compliance.

Qualifications

• Ability to manage vehicle movements efficiently.
• Familiarity with health and safety standards in a yard environment.

Responsibilities

• Store and locate vehicles on site, including yard and auction hall.
• Maintain good housekeeping in the yard and work areas.
• Collaborate closely with Management and Transport.

Skills

Safe driving standards

Health and safety compliance

Equipment maintenance

Job description

G3 Vehicle Auctions

Established in 2009, G3 Remarketing is one of the UK’s fastest-growing vehicle remarketing and disposal management specialists with over 130 team members across two UK auction facilities. Our industry-leading 14-acre facility in Castleford was purpose-built and opened in 2021, followed by the opening of the 14-acre centre at G3 Bedford in 2024.

With strategic locations in the north and south, the business continues to reshape expectations of both physical and online auctions. Coupled with a new operational platform and client interfaces, G3 aims to become the benchmark for independent auction businesses throughout the UK and Europe.

Join a winning team! G3 was recently voted the ‘Remarketing Company of the Year 2024’ by Motor Trader Magazine and ‘Auction House of the Year 2024’ by Car Dealer Magazine.

If interested in this position, please fill in the form or email your CV to [e-mail].

Strictly No Agencies. G3 works with a select number of pre-approved recruitment agencies and consultants. We do not accept unsolicited agency CVs and are not looking to expand our agency panel at this time. G3 will not be liable for any fees related to unsolicited CVs from non-approved agencies for any advertised position.

Overview

Responsibilities will include:

1. Store and locate all vehicles on site, including yard and auction hall
2. Line and lot vehicles for auction, ensuring they are presentable
3. Site, transfer, and release vehicles following G3 Remarketing Gating process
4. Image vehicles in line with current G3 systems
5. Maintain safe driving standards and adhere to site speed limits
6. Ensure health and safety standards are followed to prevent near misses, accidents, and vehicle damage
7. Perform other yard tasks to meet operational requirements
8. Manage, control, and monitor vehicle movements on site
9. Be responsible for jump-starting vehicles when necessary
10. Maintain good housekeeping in the yard and work areas
11. Ensure proper upkeep of equipment, tools, property, and services
12. Collaborate closely with Management, Transport, and other departments