Automotive Production Line Operative

Are you passionate about cars and enjoy hands-on mechanical work? We’re looking for a skilled production line Vehicle Dismantler to join our team at the Poole site. This is a great chance to work in a fast-paced, rewarding environment where your skills help recycle and repurpose vehicles while supporting sustainable practices.

You’ll be working on our production line, dismantling end-of-life vehicles, identifying and removing quality parts, and ensuring materials are recycled efficiently. Every day brings variety and the satisfaction of knowing your work makes a real difference.

Responsibilities

• Following strict safety, quality, and environmental procedures while dismantling vehicles
• Removing and preparing high-quality parts for reuse and resale
• Extracting and sorting recyclable materials
• Dismantling doors, windows/glazing, interior & exterior components, suspension, powertrain, and dashboards
• Sorting waste materials into the correct recycling streams
• Meeting daily dismantling targets and contributing to a smooth-running team
• Working a swing shift pattern from 6:00am to 3:00pm and then 3:00pm to 12:00am on a week on, week off basis.

Requirements

• A genuine passion for cars and vehicle mechanics
• Level 2 or 3 qualification in vehicle mechanics or equivalent hands-on experience
• A team player with excellent communication skills
• Ability to work methodically, safely, and efficiently
• Problem-solving mindset and keen attention to detail
• Confidence using hand tools and power tools
• Knowledge of dismantling techniques and mechanical systems

Benefits

• Discounted fuel and staff discount on parts from day one
• Health & wellbeing perks (after probation):

• Health Cash Plan with Health Shield
• Critical Illness Cover
• Death in Service Benefit
• Family Day & Community Volunteer Day

At Charles Trent, we don’t just offer jobs, we offer long term careers with purpose, opportunity, and real impact. If you’re ready to bring structure, precision, and a proactive attitude to our warehouse team, we’d love to hear from you.