Yard Operative

About Us 

At Splend, we’re on a mission to fundamentally change the way people own and operate a vehicle. With a strategic focus on Rideshare, we provide our customers straight forward, no strings attached access to vehicle ownership. 

But we aren’t just about vehicle ownership; We are also fast-tracking the transition to green mobility, and we are leading the way globally in reducing the carbon footprint of the transportation sector by transitioning our fleet to electric vehicles.

About the role

The Yard Operative role plays an important part in our set up. This role, based out of our Cricklewood hub, will ensure the business has vehicles that are made available to customers via various product lines and will ensure our fleet are, cleaned, serviced, and damage assessed before handing over the keys. 

• Repairs and Servicing: Work with authorised vendors, dealerships, and body shops to ensure timely and effective repairs, MOTs and servicing, minimizing vehicle downtime. 
• TFL Inspection Days: Oversee TFL (Transport for London) inspection days at our hub to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. 
• Vehicle Inventory Records: Accurately track the location, status, and condition of each vehicle in the inventory system. 
• Geotab Fitting: Manage the installation and calibration of Geotab telematics systems in vehicles to ensure accurate tracking and reporting. 
• Vehicle Inspections: Perform regular inspections to ensure vehicles meet safety and regulatory standards. 
• Vehicle Documentation & Keys: Prepare and manage keys and documentation related to vehicles, including V5C, MOTs, insurance and inspection reports. 
• Take Delivery of New Vehicles: Oversee the acceptance and processing of new vehicle deliveries. 
• Yard Management and Vehicle Movement: Manage the hub yard and coordinate the movement of vehicles within the facility to optimize space and operational efficiency. 
• Stakeholder Support: Offer responsive and effective support to internal stakeholders and external vendors. 
• Customer Vehicle Preparation: Ensure vehicles are cleaned, serviced, and presented to a high standard, making them ready for customer use or delivery. 

• Proven experience in vehicle management, including documentation, repairs, servicing, and maintenance. 
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks.  
• Attention to detail in conducting vehicle inspections and managing documentation. 
• Effective communication skills for interacting with stakeholders, vendors, and customers. 
• Problem-solving abilities to address and resolve issues related to vehicle operations and servicing. 
• Eager to learn, grow and develop in a high growth scale up environment.   
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team and coordinate with various departments. 
• Adaptability to work in a dynamic environment with changing priorities. 
• A current and valid full UK drivers license 
• Comfortable commuting and working out of our Cricklewood Hub 

• Equity Package: Share financially in the company's success
• Performance based bonus and commission plans
• Flexible leave options, providing more time for rest & recovery
• Health and Wellbeing benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Dedicated Learning & Development Platform

Splend is a dynamic growth company driven a shared vision for success. Our benefits are thoughtfully designed to attract individuals who thrive in an environment where they can contribute to and celebrate in the process of building a global brand with true impact.

At Splend, we value diversity and inclusion and consider it as key to our success. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace where everyone is respected and supported. We celebrate differences in race, gender, age, sexual orientation, religion, and ability, seeking diverse perspectives to drive us forward.

When you apply, let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to accommodate you during the interview process.