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Careers at Local Recycling Group
Explore the chance to work with us in business operations at the fastest-growing scrapyard network in the UK!
About Us
We’re Local Recycling Group Limited, a fast-growing vehicle recycling facility based in Darwen.
This site is home to a group of national digital marketplace brands including Scrap Local, Parts Local and Salvage Local.
Across our platforms, we generate thousands of enquiries for scrapyards across the UK every month.
In 2024, we launched our own yard, bringing everything together under one roof.
Since then, we’ve been building this business properly, with clear processes, strong standards and a focus on doing things better than the industry norm.
We’re fully licensed, operate to recognised industry standards, and are on a mission to modernise vehicle recycling by combining real operations with systems, data and technology that actually work.
We’re not here to follow the industry. We’re here to raise the standard.
We’re growing quickly and looking for the right people to grow with us.
The Role
We’re looking for someone to join our Customer Service & Business Operations team to cover maternity leave.
This is a 12-month fixed-term contract, with the potential to become a permanent position depending on the needs of the business and the opportunities available at the end of the contract.
We’re open to either:
- One full-time team member, or
- Two part-time team members, depending on the right applicants.
You’ll become the customer-facing voice of our business.
You’ll be:
- speaking to customers every day,
- handling inbound and outbound calls,
- helping people sell their vehicles,
- liaising with collection agents,
- updating our systems
- making sure every customer has a smooth experience from start to finish.
This is not just answering phones.
You are the experience the customer remembers.
Company Culture
- We’re based in a working scrapyard in Darwen.
- It can be muddy, noisy and fast-paced.
- You’ll work closely with both the office team and the yard team, so no two days are quite the same.
- This isn’t a polished corporate office. It’s real, hands-on and constantly moving.
- We’ve got multiple office dogs, so being dog-friendly is essential. (Bonus points if you bring treats).
- We work hard, but we also enjoy what we do. We regularly organise team and staff events, and we’re proud of the supportive team we’ve built.
- We want people who bring positivity, professionalism and good energy.
- We support each other, celebrate success and aren’t afraid to roll up our sleeves when things get busy.
- No drama. No excuses. No cutting corners.
- Just good people doing good work.
Who We're Looking For
You'll fit in well if you:
- Take pride in your work
- Stay organised
- Use your initiative
- Enjoy speaking to people
- Actually care about doing a good job
- Want to be part of a supportive team
Requirements:
- Have previous customer service experience
- Be confident speaking on the phone
- Be computer literate and comfortable learning new systems
- Have a strong work ethic and be reliable
- Stay calm under pressure
- Have at least 1 year of experience using a CRM system
Who it is NOT for:
- If you’re a clock watcher, do the bare minimum or need constant chasing, this isn’t the role for you.
- If you turn up late, avoid responsibility or look for shortcuts, you won’t enjoy working here.
- We’re looking for people who want to contribute, take ownership and be part of a team that genuinely cares about doing things well.
How We're Recruiting
The application process
What We Offer
- Competitive salary
- Target-based bonus scheme
- Employee of the Month rewards
- Full training and ongoing support
- Company pension
- Free on-site parking
- Casual dress
- Staff events and team socials
- Genuine opportunity for a permanent position
- Career progression within a growing business
The Opportunity
This is a chance to join a business that’s growing properly.
Your role matters here. Your ideas count.
You’ll have the opportunity to learn, develop and make a real impact from day one.
For the right person, there is genuine potential for this role to become permanent as the business continues to grow.
If you’re looking for somewhere you can make a difference rather than just fill a seat, we’d love to hear from you.
We’ll be reviewing applications as they come in, with interviews taking place on Wednesday 5th August and Thursday 6th August 2026.
Our aim is for the successful candidate to start on 24th August 2026, although we’re happy to wait for the right person.
Salary
£27,000 - £30,000 Per Year
+ Performance Bonuses
Working Hours
8:30 am - 5 pm Mon - Fri
+ 1st Saturday (am) of
each month
Contract
Fixed-term contract
Contract length:
12 months
Job Types
Full-time,
Part-time,
Permanent
Benefits
Casual dress
Company events
Free parking
On-site parking