Job Description
Copart currently operate in more than 200 locations in 11 countries and have over 125,000 vehicles up for auction every day. We’ve seen large scale growth since we entered the UK market in 2007 and have exciting plans to continue this growth.
We are currently looking for an HGV Fitter to join our team at our East Kilbride Operation Centre, based at G75 0SB
In this role you’ll be responsible for the pre-service and maintenance of Copart UK’s fleet, plant and yard equipment and work on non-running vehicles with the aim of getting them to drive.
You’ll ensure that vehicle defects are dealt with in a professional and timely manner, either on site or on the road and in line with current transport legislation, within required deadlines and to the highest standards.
What we need from you:
- Full driving licence
- The ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, customer-demanding environment
- Some technical knowledge is required along with practicality, a commitment to health and safety and great attention to detail
- An excellent understanding of vehicle technology
- A willingness to develop and learn all aspects of HGV & plant mechanics
- Strong communication skills and the ability to follow written or spoken instructions
- The ability to perform work to tight deadlines, independently as well as part of a team
- An awareness of health and safety standards relating to vehicles
- Excellent problem-solving and practical skills
- Experience working on car transporters and hydraulic systems is desirable, but not essential
- An LGV level 1 or 2 technician qualification is desirable, but not essential.
What we offer you in return:
- Monday to Friday working ,40hrs per week
- 23 days holiday plus bank holidays and an additional day per year to celebrate a special occasion to you
- A further paid day to volunteer for a charity of your choice
- Contributory workplace pension plan
- Medicash Cover – look after you and your family by providing a range of positive health care benefits
- An exclusive deals and discounts website, saving you money on everyday purchases, treats for the family, eating out, and utility bills for the home
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Life Assurance cover
- The ability to purchase shares in our successful global company at a discounted rate
Copart are an equal opportunity employer, proudly hiring a diverse workforce. Discrimination is expressly forbidden and we therefore kindly welcome all applications.
