Engine Dismantler - Car Mechanic

We’re looking for a reliable and skilled individual to join our Depollution and Dismantling team. In this role, you’ll be responsible for safely depolluting end-of-life vehicles using our modern fluid recovery systems. You’ll also dismantle powertrain units in the workshop, carefully identifying components suitable for re-sale or recycling.

If you’re someone who takes pride in doing a job safely, accurately and efficiently, and enjoys working with your hands in a team environment, this role could be perfect for you.

What You'll Be Doing

  • Applying dismantling safety, quality, and environmental procedures
  • Removing quality required parts without damage
  • Extracting and sorting the different recyclable core items
  • Working on a purpose-built depollution rig with specialist equipment
  • Draining all fluids from vehicles
  • Ensure compliance with environmental regulations are met
  • Completing routine paperwork
  • Sort waste materials into recycling streams
  • Maintain high standards of housekeeping and cleanliness in all areas
  • Ensure daily targets are met
  • Working on a 3-week rota, 1 week depollution, 2 weeks engine dismantling
  • 42.5 hours per week (8am – 5pm Monday to Friday)

What We're Looking For

  • Mechanical qualifications (preferably to level 2 or 3 in vehicle mechanics or similar) and/or equivalent experience
  • Knowledge of the techniques used for dismantling and of power tools
  • Teamwork
  • Communication and problem solving skills
  • Understanding and following of documented procedures
  • Experience working in a safe, structured, methodical and tidy manner
  • Own tools essential

Why Join Us?

  • 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
  • 28 days holiday per year and extra holiday after 3 years’ service
  • Increased pension contribution after 5 years

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 mechanics experience, structure, precision and a proactive attitude to our team, we’d love to hear from you.

Engine Dismantler - Car Mechanic

Poole, Dorset, United Kingdom

BH12 4ND

£30,000 per year
Permanent - Full-time
Posted 17 days ago
Closing date: 09/02/2026
Job reference: IAAIOVehicleDismantler12012026