Yard Operative - Bedford

Yard Operative – Bedford – £

CVA is one of the leading auction houses in the UK, whilst predominantly known for being the most established HGV auctioneers in the country, they sell a wide range of assets across their regular sales programme that includes trucks & trailers, cars & vans, plant & machinery as well as holding several onsite retirement / dispersal sales each year.  They are widely regarded as being at the front of industry innovation, representing a broad portfolio of clients ranging from owner operators and small businesses, though too some of Europe’s largest blue-chip companies, banks & finance houses.

CVA are now looking for a Yard Operative to join their established team in Bedford.

Requirements;

Full training will be provided but the following will be required:

• Previous experience working as a yard operative would be an advantage

• FLT License desirable

• Driver’s licence is essential

• IT literate

• Customer service skills

• Ability to work with initiative as well as part of a team

• Good communication and organisational skills

Duties;

• Booking in vehicles e.g. mileage etc

• Taking photos of vehicles and uploading on IT systems.

• Handing over vehicles and speaking to customers.

• Undertake appraisal of vehicles in line with customer requirements and enter information onto the Company system accurately and in a timely manner.

• Ensure that non-runners are notified to the appropriate manager.

• Administer vehicle details at the gatehouse according to company or customer procedures.

• Working out in the yard keeping the area clean and tidy.

• Shunting vehicles in the yard to the correct bays.

• Jump starting vehicles if required.

• Undertake any cross-functional tasks in the yard department to ensure that operational requirements are met.

Hours:

Monday – Friday 8.00pm – 5.00pm, OTE available when required.