Compound Team Leader

We are currently recruiting for a Compound Team Leader to join a busy automotive operation in Sheerness. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Team Leader or Supervisor to oversee the day-to-day running of a large vehicle compound, ensuring operations are carried out safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards.

Working across a large outdoor compound, you will lead and support a team of Compound Operatives while acting as a key point of contact for operational issues and ensuring work is completed on schedule.

The Role:

As a Compound Team Leader, your responsibilities will include:

• Leading, supporting, and motivating a team of Compound Operatives
• Allocating daily workloads and ensuring operational targets are achieved
• Delivering site inductions, driver assessments, and ongoing training
• Leading daily operational meetings and communicating updates to the wider team
• Responding to operational issues, including flat batteries, damaged vehicles, and missing vehicles
• Investigating incidents and completing accident reports where required
• Carrying out regular health and safety inspections and site walkarounds
• Coordinating vehicle movements, battery van requirements, locking wheel nut removals, plate changes, and other operational activities
• Managing site equipment, including PDAs and other operational tools
• Updating internal systems and maintaining accurate records using in-house IT systems
• Communicating with internal departments to ensure the smooth running of the operation
• Driving site vehicles, including shuttle buses and pool cars, when required
• Leading by example and supporting the team with operational tasks whenever needed
• Working outdoors in all weather conditions across a large vehicle compound

The Person:

• Previous experience in a Team Leader, Supervisor, or similar management role is essential
• Previous experience within an automotive compound or vehicle logistics environment is highly desirable
• Strong leadership and people management skills
• Excellent communication and organisational abilities
• Comfortable using IT systems, email, and Microsoft Office
• Proactive with a hands-on approach and willingness to support the team wherever required
• Full UK Driving Licence held for a minimum of 2 years with no more than 6 points for minor offences
• Comfortable driving manual, automatic, and electric vehicles
• Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions

What We Offer:

• Weekly pay during the temporary period
• Overtime paid at 1.5x after 45 hours per week
• Company pension
• 32 days' annual leave
• Onsite parking
• Temp to Perm opportunity
• Support from Igloo's recruitment and payroll teams

Commutable from: Sittingbourne, Faversham, Gillingham, Chatham, Rainham, Maidstone, Canterbury, Rochester and the surrounding areas.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply with your CV and a member of our team will be in touch to discuss the next steps.