Warehouse Operative - Vehicle Service and Preparation

Join Our Vehicle Preparation Team!

Love getting hands-on with motorcycles? MotoMine, the UK’s largest motorcycle salvage company, is looking for a Vehicle Service and Preparation Operative to join our close-knit workshop team at Unit 6, Thorpe . Every bike that comes through our doors deserves to look and run its best before it hits the listings, and you’ll be one of the people making that happen. If you take pride in your workmanship and want to grow your skills, on-the-job training is provided for the right person!

Reporting to the Vehicle Preparation Team Leader, you’ll make sure motorcycles are assessed, serviced and prepared to the highest standards before they’re listed for sale or sent for further repair.

Main Duties

Carrying out initial visual and mechanical checks on bikes when they arrive

Performing basic servicing: oil and filter changes, spark plug replacement, battery checks and chain maintenance

Testing key electrical systems such as lights, indicators and horn

Getting engines running where reasonably possible, using good judgement on time per bike

Preparing motorcycles for assessment, photography and sale, and helping the photography team present bikes clearly for listings

Producing a “Highlight” report on each bike, including checking stock for available spare parts

Accurately recording each bike’s condition and the service tasks you’ve completed

Making sure missing documents and keys are requested from the admin team and kept with the right bikes

Reporting significant mechanical or safety concerns to management

Moving bikes around site, supporting loading and unloading, and chasing outstanding movement orders with Stock Control

Moving sold bikes to the collection bays for customer handovers

Keeping bikes stored safely and accessibly, and keeping the workshop clean, organised and safe

Key Skills

Basic mechanical knowledge of motorcycles

Confident using hand tools and diagnostic equipment

Strong attention to detail and pride in your workmanship

Organised and able to follow procedures

Self-motivated and able to work independently

A good communicator and team player

Flexible, with high standards of cleanliness and safety

Bonus Points For

Previous experience in a workshop or working with motorcycles

A motorcycle licence

The Essentials

• 🕒 Hours: 37.5 hours per week
• 💷 Salary: £26,000 – £28,000 per annum
• 📍 Location: Unit 6, Thorpe
• 📋 Contract: Full time
• 🎁 Perks: Competitive company benefits, training & development opportunities, and an energetic, supportive team culture