Yard Operator

Location:

Telford

Salary: £13.00 per hour

Vacancy Type:
Permanent, Fill time

Hough Green Garage is a market leader in the provision of 24-hour Breakdown and Recovery Services, with over 40 years of industry experience. We operate 365 days a year, supporting Local Authorities, Emergency Services, Motoring Organisations, private companies, and members of the public on a national basis.

Yard Operator, you will play an integral role within a wider team, helping to deliver a consistently high standard of service without compromise.

Using your initiative, strong organisational skills and attention to detail, you will be responsible for prioritising daily tasks and supporting the smooth, safe and efficient operation of the depot.

This is a demanding role with high expectations, requiring someone who is proactive, reliable and able to remain calm and effective when working under pressure.

Key responsibilities and skills include:

• Working as part of a team to support the successful and efficient day-to-day operation of the depot.
• Providing a consistently high level of customer service.
• Ensuring all company procedures, policies and relevant legislation are followed.
• Promoting and maintaining a strong Health & Safety culture throughout the depot.
• Ensuring all depot processes and procedures are completed accurately and efficiently.
• Communicating clearly and effectively with colleagues, customers and other stakeholders.
• Ensuring all documentation and personal information is handled securely and in accordance with the company's GDPR policies.
• Supporting the general organisation, administration and day-to-day running of the depot.
• Prioritising tasks effectively to meet operational requirements and deadlines.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is commercially aware and understands the costs and implications associated with decision-making.
• Works well under pressure and can effectively manage competing priorities.
• Has excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrates a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Has exceptional customer service, interpersonal and people skills.
• Is proactive, innovative and able to use their initiative.
• Has a positive attitude and leads by example at all times.
• Works well as part of a team while also being capable of working independently.
• Has previous experience operating a forklift truck.

The following would be advantageous:

• Knowledge or experience within the automotive industry.
• A clean, valid driving licence.
• Towing entitlement.
• A valid forklift truck licence.
• Good geographical knowledge and awareness of the local area.

• Stable, full-time employment in a well-established company
• Competitive hourly rate
• Overtime opportunities
• Supportive team environment
• Full training on company systems
• Opportunity to develop within a growing business

• Stable, full-time employment in a well-established company
• Competitive hourly rate
• Overtime opportunities
• Supportive team environment
• Full training on company systems
• Opportunity to develop within a growing business