Dismantle Engineer

Dismantle Engineer

Terberg DTS UK are looking for a Dismantle Engineer to join our busy Workshop.

Location: Elland

What is the job role?

To safely dismantle and recover usable components from vehicles identified for scrappage, ensuring all activities are completed efficiently, safely, and in line with company standards.  The Dismantle Engineer plays a key role in supporting the sustainability and efficiency of the Terberg fleet by removing, inspecting, and repurposing parts that can be utilised within live operational vehicles.  The role also includes the overhaul, cleaning, and refurbishment of key mechanical and structural components, such as 5th wheels, radiator packs, and associated assemblies, ensuring that recovered parts are returned to service in a fully functional and compliant condition.  This is a hands-on engineering position requiring strong mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and a methodical approach to dismantling, repair, and inspection tasks.

Requirements and what we are looking for

• Safely dismantle vehicles identified for end-of-life or scrappage, following company procedures and safety standards.
• Identify and remove components suitable for reuse, ensuring they are stored, labelled, and recorded appropriately.
• Conduct inspection, cleaning, and refurbishment of reusable components, including 5th wheels, radiator packs, brackets, pipework, hydraulic fittings, and other vehicle assemblies.
• Overhaul and prepare components for reinstallation, ensuring all parts meet operational and safety requirements before reuse.
• Liaise with the Workshop Engineers and Fleet Controllers to identify required parts or assemblies for reuse in the live fleet.
• Support inventory management by recording dismantled components, including condition and serial numbers, into the internal stock system.
• Assist in the diagnosis of component condition and suitability for reuse.
• Maintain an organised and safe working environment, ensuring dismantled vehicles and components are handled and stored appropriately.
• Operate tools and lifting equipment safely in line with company and statutory regulations.
• Support workshop projects, fleet repairs, and reassembly activities as required.
• Assist in the disposal of non-reusable components in accordance with environmental standards and waste management policies.
• Contribute to process improvements related to dismantling, recycling, and component refurbishment.
• Collaborate closely with colleagues across the Workshop, Quality, and Fleet departments to ensure all operations meet performance and quality objectives.
• Maintain accurate documentation of work completed, including photographs and checklists where applicable.
• Undertake any other reasonable duties to support workshop operations and the needs of the business.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving ability.
• Ability to work methodically and with precision in dismantling and component inspection.
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Good organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a wider engineering team.
• A proactive and safety-conscious attitude.
• Willingness to support wider workshop activities as required.

What do Terberg DTS offer you?

As a colleague of Terberg you get a varied full-time job at the market leading supplier of specialist vehicles, equipment and support to the UK logistics, distribution, port, industrial, aviation and fire and rescue. The atmosphere in our family business is pleasant and you will work within a motivated team. We offer great benefits including; company pension, life insurance, cycle to work scheme and more. Personal development is important to us so further training and education may be offered so you can excel.

Is this the right career path for you?

Let us know by sending an email to recruitment@terbergdts.co.uk and attach your CV and a brief description of why you want to apply for the role. If you would like more information about the company or the vacancy, Please contact our Recruitment HR team on 01422 260 158.

Royal Terberg Group operates worldwide in the development, production and service of special vehicles and systems for logistics and refuse collection. As a family business, we stand for our people. Based on our core values, we focus on sustainable growth and innovation, which has made us successful for more than 150 years. For example, we have been investing in electrically powered vehicles since 2014 and are testing hydrogen to the full. We want to deal responsibly with our environment so that future generations can continue our success.