Production Line/Powertrain Operative

Role Profile – Production Line/Powertrain Operative

You will be responsible for recycling and safely removing key parts from end-of-life vehicles. A passion for cars and a level 2 or 3 qualification in vehicle mechanics is required. You will have the ability and confidence to use various tools and to able to dismantle vehicles.

Senior roles are based on consistent performance, reliability and professionalism. This includes good attendance, punctuality, strong work standards, serving as a positive role model for colleagues and demonstrating commitment to health and safety.

Location: BH1, Poole Site, Dorset

Salary: £33,000 (includes £3,000 shift premium)

Working Hours: 42.5 hours per week Monday to Friday

We operate on a swing shift pattern from 6:00am to 3:00pm and then 3:00pm to 12:00am on a week on, week off basis.

Reporting to: BH1 Line Supervisor

Duties & Responsibilities

• Applying dismantling safety, quality, and environmental procedures
• End of life Vehicle Dismantling
• Removing quality required parts
• Extracting and sorting the different recyclable materials
• Removal and dismantling of: - doors and windows/glazing, internal & external components, suspension & powertrain, dashboard.
• Sort waste materials into recycling streams
• Ensuring daily targets are met.

Skills & Attributes

• Teamwork
• Communication skills
• Mechanical qualifications (preferably to level 2 or 3 in vehicle mechanics or similar) and or work experience
• Problem solving skills
• Work in a safe, structured, methodical & tidy manner
• Select & use basic hand tools
• Knowledge of the techniques used for dismantling and use of power tools.

Benefits

• Discounted petrol & staff discount on parts
• After Probation Period: Health Cash Plan with Health Shield, Critical Illness cover with Unum, Death in Service, Family Day, Community Volunteer Day
• Additional holiday after 3 years’ service and pension contribution increases after 5 years.