
We are currently looking for a Yard Operative to join our team at our Newbury Operation Centre RG19 6HN.
You’ll be working from Monday to Friday, with no bank holiday working, so you’ll benefit from a great work-life balance and have more time to yourself.
Our yard Operatives are a dedicated team that are crucial to our operation, who love working outside in all weathers and have a passion for vehicles and working with cars.
Our team consistently and promptly respond to customer requests and complete service orders to deadlines. They ensure that vehicles are stored and maintained in line with customer and company standards and operate a handheld device to take images of vehicles.
The salary for this position is £29,436 per annum
What skills do you need to have?
Essential:
Full driving licence
Proven experience in using plant, forklift loaders/shovels
Excellent customer service
Great communication skills, both written and verbal
Strong attention to detail
Confident in the use of handheld devices, with experience in the use of basic IT applications
Be able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
Happy to work outside, in all weather conditions
Desired:
Automotive experience would be an advantage
What we offer you in return:
23 days of holiday plus bank holidays, and an extra day for a personal special occasion.
Receive a paid day to volunteer for a charity of your choice.
Healthcare Cash Plan.
Contributory workplace pension scheme
Purchase shares in our global company at a discounted rate.
Cycle to Work Scheme.
Company life insurance coverage.
Copart are an equal opportunity employer, proudly hiring a diverse workforce. Discrimination is expressly forbidden and we therefore kindly welcome all applications.
At Copart, we are focused on harnessing the power of diversity, inclusion, and collaboration. By embracing diverse perspectives, we open doors to innovation and unleash the full potential of our team. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace where everyone feels appreciated, included, and inspired to grow and contribute meaningfully.

Copart, a global online auto auction company headquartered in Dallas, Texas is a top-performing S&P 500 company, as noted by The Wall Street Journal. Copart is a global technology leader in the online vehicle auction industry that connects its buyers and sellers via its patented cutting-edge VB3 technology. With a passion for excellence, Copart has a great company culture and strong dedication to our employees.
Copart is a veteran-founded company that honors the service of active & reserve duty employees. Copart’s veteran commitments include Leadership Development Programs, tuition reimbursement, and up to 10 days of paid leave for non-activation orders like training.
Founded in 1982, Copart connects more than 750,000 buyers and sellers from over 200 locations around the world. With our innovative technology, we remarket salvage and clean title vehicles to dealers, dismantlers, rebuilders, exporters and end users through a multi-channel online internet platform.
Copart sells vehicles on behalf of insurance companies, banks, finance companies, fleet owners, car dealerships, cars sourced from the general public and others. Because we are a 100% online auto auction company, Copart Members can browse our incredible inventory, set their own price and get great deals on vehicles through their home computer, smartphone or other mobile device. Copart’s vehicles can range in condition from damaged vehicles that can be used as rebuild projects to like-new, used vehicles.
Copart is the parent company to a portfolio of auto service companies, including CashForCars.com, CrashedToys, and National Powersport Auctions (NPA). We currently operate in the United States (Copart.com), Canada (Copart.ca), the United Kingdom (Copart.co.uk), the Republic of Ireland (Copart.ie), Brazil (Copart.com.br), Germany (Copart.de), the United Arab Emirates, Oman and Bahrain (Copartmea.com), Spain (Copart.es), and Finland (copart.fi).