Compound Team Leader

Igloo Ltd; Sheerness; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay (temp period)

Overtime pay 1.5x after 45h

Company pension

32 days annual leave

Onsite parking

Temp to Perm opportunity

Recruitment/payroll support

Job summary

Igloo Ltd in Sheerness is seeking a Compound Team Leader to oversee a large vehicle compound. You will lead a team of Compound Operatives, allocate workloads, and deliver site inductions and training to ensure safety, efficiency and high standards on a large outdoor site.

The role requires proven leadership in automotive logistics, strong communication and IT skills, and a hands-on approach. The position offers weekly pay during the temp period, pension, 32 days leave, onsite parking, and a

Qualifications

• Experience in a Team Leader or Supervisor role in automotive logistics.
• Experience in an automotive compound or vehicle logistics is desirable.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Excellent communication and organisational abilities.
• Proficient IT skills (email, MS Office) and driving licence.
• Full UK Driving Licence held for at least 2 years with no more than 6 points.
• Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Lead, support and motivate a team of Compound Operatives.
• Allocate daily workloads and achieve targets.
• Deliver site inductions and ongoing training.
• Lead daily operational meetings and provide updates to the team.
• Respond to operational issues such as vehicle faults and misplaced vehicles.
• Investigate incidents and complete accident reports as required.
• Carry out health and safety inspections and site walkarounds.
• Coordinate vehicle movements, battery van needs and plate changes.
• Manage site equipment and in-house IT systems.
• Communicate with internal departments to ensure smooth operation.

Skills

Team Leadership

People Management

Communication

IT Proficiency

Driving Licence

Job description

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.