Compound Team Leader

Igloo Ltd; Bicester; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Onsite parking

Support from Igloo's recruitment and p

Long-term opportunity with a leading

Opportunity to develop and progress in

Job summary

Igloo Ltd in Upper Heyford is seeking a confident Compound Team Leader to run a busy compounds operation. This hands-on leadership role requires you to manage a team of compound operatives, ensure records are accurate and targets are met, and help keep vehicles moving safely and efficiently.

You will lead daily briefings, allocate workloads, monitor performance and drive improvements while maintaining high health and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Previous experience leading or supervising a team within a logistics, automotive, warehouse, fleet or compound environment is essential.
• Strong people management skills, with the ability to motivate and get the best from a team.
• Confident, approachable and able to build positive working relationships.
• A hands-on approach and willingness to get involved operationally.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the confidence to make decisions and take ownership.
• Organised and able to manage multiple priorities in a busy environment.
• Proactive and able to identify opportunities to improve processes and ways of working.
• Comfortable using business systems and Microsoft Office.
• Able to work effectively under pressure.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Leading, motivating and supporting a team of compound operatives to achieve daily targets.
• Allocating workloads and resources to ensure vehicles are processed efficiently and meet collection deadlines.
• Overseeing vehicle movements, preparation, inspections, fuelling and positioning.
• Carrying out daily team briefings and maintaining clear communication across the operation.
• Monitoring performance, identifying issues and taking action to resolve them.
• Working alongside the team operationally when required, particularly during busy periods.
• Ensuring high standards of health and safety, housekeeping and operational compliance.
• Using company systems to manage vehicle movements, workloads and records.
• Producing reports and using operational data to identify areas for improvement.
• Supporting training and development within the team.
• Providing cover for the Compound Supervisor when required.
• Supporting wider compound activities including vehicle inspections, marshalling, collection preparation, quality checks and damage reporting.

Skills

Team leadership

People management

Problem solving

Organisation

Full UK Driving Licence

MS Office

Job description

We are looking for a confident and proactive Compound Team Leader to join a busy automotive operation in Upper Heyford.

This is a hands-on leadership role suited to someone who enjoys being involved in the day-to-day operation rather than simply supervising from behind a desk. You will lead and support a team of compound operatives, ensuring vehicles are processed efficiently, safely and to the required standards.

The Role:

• Leading, motivating and supporting a team of compound operatives to achieve daily targets.
• Allocating workloads and resources to ensure vehicles are processed efficiently and meet collection deadlines.
• Overseeing vehicle movements, preparation, inspections, fuelling and positioning.
• Carrying out daily team briefings and maintaining clear communication across the operation.
• Monitoring performance, identifying issues and taking action to resolve them.
• Working alongside the team operationally when required, particularly during busy periods.
• Ensuring high standards of health and safety, housekeeping and operational compliance.
• Using company systems to manage vehicle movements, workloads and records.
• Producing reports and using operational data to identify areas for improvement.
• Supporting training and development within the team.
• Providing cover for the Compound Supervisor when required.
• Supporting wider compound activities including vehicle inspections, marshalling, collection preparation, quality checks and damage reporting.

The Person:

• Previous experience leading or supervising a team within a logistics, automotive, warehouse, fleet or compound environment is essential.
• Strong people management skills, with the ability to motivate and get the best from a team.
• Confident, approachable and able to build positive working relationships.
• A hands-on approach and willingness to get involved operationally.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the confidence to make decisions and take ownership.
• Organised and able to manage multiple priorities in a busy environment.
• Proactive and able to identify opportunities to improve processes and ways of working.
• Comfortable using business systems and Microsoft Office.
• Able to work effectively under pressure.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

What We Offer:

• Company pension.
• Onsite parking.
• Support from Igloo's recruitment and payroll teams.
• Long-term opportunity with a leading automotive operation.
• Opportunity to develop and progress within the business.

Commutable from:

Bicester, Oxford, Banbury, Brackley, Aylesbury, Buckingham, Kidlington, Witney, Woodstock and surrounding areas.