Compound Assistant

Greenhous Upper Heyford is looking for a reliable, organised and hardworking Compound Assistant to join our busy team.

As a Compound Assistant, you will play an important role in helping to keep the vehicle compound running smoothly. You will be responsible for assisting with the movement and organisation of vehicles across site, ensuring vehicles are kept in the correct locations and the compound is maintained to a high standard.

This is a hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys working outdoors, takes pride in their work and is able to work efficiently as part of a team.

If you're reliable, have a good eye for detail and enjoy working in a busy environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Other duties may be required of the post holder in addition to those listed above and below, to ensure that the requirements of the business are met at all times.

Hours: 8.00 am to 5.00 pm, Monday to Friday with 30 minutes for lunch (unpaid), i.e. 42.5 hours per week.

Salary: £12.71 per hour

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with the movement and positioning of vehicles around the site.

• Ensure vehicles are parked correctly in designated areas.

• Maintain an accurate record of vehicle movements and locations.

• Carry out basic checks on vehicles and report any damage or issues identified.

• Assist with vehicle arrivals and departures as required.

• Ensure vehicles are kept secure and keys are managed in accordance with company procedures.

• Maintain a clean, tidy and organised vehicle compound.

• Support the Arrivals Inspection and vehicle preparation teams where required.

• Assist with general compound duties and site maintenance.

• Follow all company health and safety procedures at all times.

• Ensure vehicles are handled safely and with care.

• Work closely with colleagues to ensure the smooth day-to-day operation of the compound.

• Carry out any other reasonable duties required to support the business.

Ideally, we are looking for:

• Previous experience within a vehicle compound, logistics, transport or automotive environment would be advantageous but is not essential.

• A full UK driving licence is essential.

• A good knowledge and interest in vehicles.

• Good organisational skills and attention to detail.

• A reliable and responsible approach to work.

• The ability to work independently as well as part of a team.

• Good communication skills.

• The ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.

• A proactive and flexible approach to supporting the wider team.

• The ability to work in a busy, fast-paced environment.

In return we’ll offer:

As a permanent employee, you will be entitled to:

• 30 Days Holiday Including 8 Bank Holidays

• Company Sick Pay That Increases With Length Of Service

• Pension With Greenhous Contribution

• Career Development Opportunities

• Employee Discounts On A Range Of Products And Services Including Holidays, Days Out And Supermarket Shops

• Qualified Mental Health First Aiders

• Free Will Writing Service

• Free Mortgage Advice Service

• Free Eye Tests For VDU Users

• Free Flu jabs if you are ineligible through the NHS

• On-Site Parking (Site Specific)

• Cycle To Work Scheme

• EAP – Employee Assistance Program

Who we are:

Greenhous is firmly established as one of the largest dealer groups in the UK and has over 100 years’ experience in the franchised dealer world. We are a leader in the supply of dealer services for some of the world’s leading manufacturers.

Our network of Car and Commercial dealerships now stretches across Shropshire, Staffordshire and the West Midlands and includes a number of different franchises including Vauxhall, Nissan and DAF.

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