Yard Operative

At Allied Vehicles we design, develop, and manufacture a wide range of specialist vehicles, including wheelchair accessible vehicles, taxis, and minibuses.

In addition to manufacturing vehicles, we also offer a range of aftersales services (onsite and mobile), including servicing, repairs and maintenance and we are Scotland’s largest independent parts distributor.

We are a driven, high performance, family business, that achieves our goals through engaging our people and maximising opportunities.

Our commitment to quality and innovation has made us a trusted name in the industry and we seek enthusiastic and dedicated individuals to join our team.

We are now recruiting for a Yard Operative to join our De-Fleet department.

You will be responsible for overseeing the safe and efficient movement, inspection, and storage of vehicles within the yard. The role ensures all arriving vehicles are checked for damage, accurately recorded, and parked in designated storage areas to support smooth operational flow.

Hours of work are Monday to Friday, 8am – 5pm and the salary is £12.98 per hour. As a Living Wage employer, this hourly rate will increase to £13.45 from 1 May 2026.

This position provides an excellent opportunity to become part of a forward-thinking and dedicated company.

Why Join Us?

We believe in taking care of our people, and that’s why we offer a fantastic benefits package designed to support your well-being, career growth, and lifestyle:

* Generous Annual Leave: Enjoy 25 days of holiday, plus 8 bank holidays.

* Financial Security: Access our group life scheme and annual profit share.

* Competitive Growth: Annual salary reviews to ensure you're rewarded for your contributions.

* 24/7 Health Support: GP24 by HealthHero provides virtual GP services and second opinions for you and your family, 24/7/365.

* Benefits package: Enjoy industry-leading perks and discounts at your fingertips plus a holiday purchase scheme and EV leasing through OctopusEV.

* Convenient On-Site Facilities: Free staff parking and an on-site cafeteria for your convenience.

* Sustainable Travel: Save on your commute with our cycle-to-work scheme.

* Continuous Development: Frequent learning opportunities to help you grow professionally.

* Exclusive Discounts: Take advantage of after-sales discounts for yourself, friends, and family.

* Recognition and Rewards: Celebrate your success with our company values and long-service awards program.

The main duties of the role are:

* Receive vehicles from suppliers in a safe and controlled manner.

* Prepare and issue vehicles to inspection and valet as specified by the schedule in a timely manner to meet KPI.

* Ensure all received vehicles are undamaged and that everything ordered is present and accounted for, any significant damage recorded.

* Delivery and collection of vehicles is controlled and conducted without damage. Outgoing product is inspected and placed on transporter clean and damage free.

To be effective in this role, you will have:

* Strong planning and organisational skills.

* Good communication and people skills.

* Ability to work independently and use your own initiative.

A Full UK Driving Licence is essential for this role.

We are an Equal Opportunities employer and encourage applications from all members of the community. We are committed to the disability confident initiative, and creating an inclusive workplace where all individuals, regardless of disability, have the opportunity to thrive. We encourage applications from candidates with disabilities and will make reasonable adjustments where required to support you through the recruitment process and beyond. We will offer a guaranteed interview to any applicant who considers themselves to be disabled, and who meets the requirements for the post.

We appreciate all applications, but only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview. Thank you for considering Allied Vehicles as your potential employer. We look forward to reviewing your application.

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