Yard operative

Yard Operative – Vehicles

Role Overview

This role is responsible for preparing vehicles for auction, ensuring accurate vehicle information is recorded, maintaining vehicle presentation standards, and supporting the smooth operation of auction events. The successful candidate will work closely with the Yard, Administration, Valuation and Transport teams to ensure vehicles are processed efficiently from arrival through to sale.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in vehicle operations, logistics, auction services, warehousing, or a similar fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Receive and process vehicles arriving on site for auction.
• Record accurate vehicle information and update internal auction systems.
• Photograph vehicles and prepare listings for online and live auctions.
• Move, park and organise vehicles safely throughout the auction site.
• Carry out vehicle checks and ensure vehicles are correctly identified and catalogued.
• Prepare vehicles for sale, ensuring presentation standards are maintained.
• Assist with vehicle collections and releases in accordance with company procedures.
• Support stock control processes and vehicle audits.
• Maintain the cleanliness, organisation, and safety of the vehicle yard and auction areas.
• Assist customers, transport providers and members of the public with general enquiries.
• Support auction day operations to ensure the efficient movement and presentation of vehicles.
• Work closely with colleagues across all departments to meet operational deadlines.

Requirements

• Full clean driving licence held for a minimum of three years.
• Good level of IT literacy and experience using computer systems.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Flexible attitude towards working hours, particularly around auction events.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Physically capable of carrying out a hands-on operational role.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.

What We’re Looking For

This is a varied and hands-on role that offers the opportunity to work within a dynamic vehicle auction environment where no two days are the same. The successful candidate will play an important part in ensuring vehicles are professionally presented and auction-ready while supporting the overall success of the operation.