Vehicle Compound Supervisor

Uniting Holding; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension Scheme

Death In Service Benefit

Digital GP

Staff Purchase Schemes

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounted Gym Membership

Cycle to Work

Job summary

National Vehicle Distribution is looking for a skilled individual to drive efficiency within compound operations and manage staff effectively. Your role includes implementing new improvements, ensuring all KPIs are met, and maintaining compliance with company standards.

We value strong communication and leadership skills, a flexible attitude, and a commitment to operational excellence. Join us to contribute to our inclusive workplace that celebrates diversity.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proven people management/leadership skills.
• Excellent organisational and planning skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive efficiency from all compound operations.
• Implement new efficiency improvements as required.
• Ensure all KPI's are met.
• Manage/supervise staff on the port & compound.

Skills

Strong communication skills

People management

Quality decision making

Organisational skills

IT skills

Flexibility

Interpersonal skills

Education

Full Driving license

Job description

About NVD

Founded in 1980 as a family-owned business, NVD UK was established to support vehicle manufacturers by ensuring the timely and incident-free distribution of their products. Over the years, we have become a trusted one-stop solution, delivering all three core pillars of outbound logistics: transporting, storing, and enhancing our customers’ vehicles before final delivery.

Since our inception, NVD UK has led the way in pioneering the digitisation of the Finished Vehicle Logistics (FVL) industry. As early adopters of emerging technologies, we have introduced significant efficiencies that save our customers both time and money. Our commitment to progress, innovation, and continuous service improvement remains central to our business ethos today.

Benefits

• Pension Scheme
• Death In Service Benefit
• Digital GP
• Staff Purchase Schemes: Tyres and Tools
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Discounted Gym Membership
• Cycle to Work

Duties and responsibilities include

• Drive efficiency from all compound operations
• Implement new efficiency improvements as required
• Ensure all KPI's are met
• Ensure the timely and accurate completion of all damage paperwork as per customer requirement
• Ensure handling standards for all units are maintained
• Ensure quality and inspection standards for all units are maintained
• Ensure work is carried out safely, efficiently and to the required standard
• Maintain and adhere to ISO management system and processes and develop where appropriate
• Ensure compliance standards for drivers and transporters are maintained
• Observe company policies and procedures and lead by example
• Manage/supervise staff on the port & compound to achieve stated objectives.
• Communicate effectively with staff and ensure good working relations.
• Resolve performance issues expediently.
• Report reoccurring performance issues to the Site manager.
• Be available to cover shift requirements as required.

Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Proven people management/leadership skills
• Quality decision making skills
• Support of company values, standards, policies and procedures
• A flexible attitude to work/hours
• Excellent organisational and planning skills
• Full Driving license
• Good IT skills and be willing to improve.

Equal Opportunities Statement

National Vehicle Distribution is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We value openness, innovation, customer focus, and operational excellence. Our organisation actively promotes equality and prohibits discrimination based on gender, marital/civil status, family status, age, disability, sexual orientation, race or religion, in accordance with UK equality legislation. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals and are dedicated to creating an environment where everyone can thrive and contribute to our shared success.

In Ireland and the UK, the logistics and transport sector has traditionally seen lower representation of women and minority groups. NVD actively encourages applications from all backgrounds to help us build a team that reflects the diverse communities we serve.