Team Leader

RMS; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the automotive industry seeks an experienced Team Leader to join their Compound Leadership Team in Solihull. In this outdoor, hands-on role, you'll motivate your team and ensure high-quality vehicle handling and safety. Ideal candidates will have supervisory experience, a passion for the automotive sector, and a full UK driving licence.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence with fewer than 6 Penalty Points.
• Experience in a Team Leader or Supervisory Role in automotive/logistics is desirable.
• Computer literate with data recording experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and guide vehicle handling operatives to ensure proper movement and parking of vehicles.
• Oversee vehicle quality checks to maintain high standards.
• Champion Health & Safety practices on site.

Skills

Leadership

Health & Safety Awareness

Data Recording

Adaptability to Weather

Job description

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Are you ready to drive your career forward? RMS has teamed up with a leading name in the automotive industry, and we’re on the lookout for an experienced Team Leader to join our thriving Compound Leadership Team in Solihull.

Our client is famous for their top-tier vehicle services – from storage and inspections to maintenance, dispatch, and transportation – and now you have the chance to play a key role in keeping their operation running smoothly.

The Details:

• Contract Type:Permanent (Annualised Hours – 42 hours per week)
• Shifts:Rotating 2-shift pattern (6am–2pm and 2pm–10pm) – flexibility essential
• Pay Rate:£15.55 per hour

About the Role:

As Team Leader, you’ll report directly to the Compound Manager and take ownership of the day-to-day running of the site. Your mission? To lead, motivate, and support your team while ensuring that everything runs like clockwork.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and guide our Vehicle Handling Operativesto make sure vehicles are moved, parked, and handled according to company procedures.
• Oversee vehicle quality checks to ensure every car meets the highest standards before dispatch.
• Champion Health & Safety, ensuring all team members work safely across the site.
• Act as the go-to person for your team, stepping up in the absence of the Supervisor
• Motivate and mentor your team, driving performance and efficiency.
• Support the shift supervisor with daily operational planning, workflow assessments, and staffing to meet shifting business demands.

This is an outdoor, hands-on role at a large automotive compound – so you’ll need to be prepared for all weather conditions (PPE provided) and be comfortable with regular walking and vehicle movement throughout the day.

What We’re Looking For:

• Aged 25 or over (for insurance purposes) with a full UK driving licence with fewer than 6 Penalty Points and no DR10 Offences.
• Confident driving both manual and automatic vehicles
• Previous experience in a Team Leaderor Supervisory Role in a automotive, logistics, or distribution Industry is highly desirable
• Computer literate with experience in data recording and using workplace systems
• Happy to work outdoors, in all seasons, with a proactive and positive attitude

If you’re a natural leader with a passion for the automotive sector and you’re ready for your next challenge – we want to hear from you!

RMS is an equal opportunities employer, if you have not been contacted within 7 days following your application, please accept this as you have not been successful on this occasion.