Yard Driver

2 weeks ago


Avonmouth, United Kingdom BCA Bristol Full time

Here at BCA we offer plenty of progression routes for our _Yard Drivers,_ with a lot of success stories to tell

We are looking for reliable, passionate, and professional individuals with a full UK driving license that wants to join the BCA family

**Job Title: Yard Driver**

**Location: BCA Avonmouth**

**Salary: £10.40 an hour**

**Working Hours: Working 4 days on 4 days off shifts between 6am - 6pm**

**Job Status: Permanent**

**Who are we?**

We’re the biggest name in Europe’s vehicle remarketing industry, selling **1.3m vehicles per year**, across **60 locations** and with a **turnover of £2billion**. We believe our people are the best in the business, they are friendly, expert, and professional.

**Main purpose of the job**:
To assist with the daily operations of a busy auction centre through driving and parking various types of vehicles around the yard. Due to the size of our Auction Centres our Yard Driving roles may require a lot of walking and being on your feet through out the day in all types of weather conditions.

**Main responsibilities**:

- **Store and park all vehicles on site** between the yard and the auction halls, via agreed valet/wash services, so that vehicles enter and leave the auction halls in accordance with the notified sale day programme.
- **Barcode all new vehicles** on arrival and tag keys.
- **Log and remove** any valuable items left in vehicle.
- Be responsible for **jump starting vehicles** when needed, on-site training provided.
- **Line and lot vehicles** for auction, ensuring they are neat, tidy, and presentable for auction.
- Politely refer any issues, queries, or complaints to the relevant manager.
- Undertake any other tasks in the yard department to ensure that operational requirements are met.

**Skills and experience required**:

- Must hold a valid UK Driving Licence
- Be physically fit as the role involves a lot of walkig
- Able to work in all types of weather conditions
- Able to follow instructions and work to tight deadlines
- Willingness to help other departments out when needed

**Why choose BCA?**
- Onsite parking
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Eye care scheme
- Access to BCA Rewards which provides online and store discounts with a range of retailers
- Cycle to work scheme
- Training/apprenticeship offering
- Deals on new cars
- Our policy is to employ the best qualified people and provide equal opportunity for the advancement of employees including promotion and training and not to discriminate against any person because of gender, race, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religion, belief or disability._



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