Vehicle Yard Operations Lead

RB Global, Inc.; Kirkintilloch; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day shift 08:30–17:00

Onsite parking

Uniform and PPE provided

Training and development

Job summary

RB Global, Inc. in Kirkintilloch (Glasgow) is seeking a hands-on Yard Operations Team Leader for our vehicle auction site. You will lead daily yard activities, supervise movements and paperwork, ensure safety compliance, and maintain security and site systems.

A proactive leader with a passion for cars will thrive in this fast-paced environment. You will manage a busy site team, coordinate with clients and suppliers, and drive continuous improvement while upholding health & safety standards and

Qualifications

• Experience leading a team and maximising performance.
• Full driving license and a good working knowledge of health & safety rules.
• Forklift license (rough terrain) advantageous.
• Mechanical, metal recycling or vehicle maintenance qualification advantageous.
• Strong basic literacy and numeracy.

Responsibilities

• Monitor yard organisation, vehicle flow, and site housekeeping.
• Ensure tasks are completed to standard within timescales.
• Provide customer service and support to clients and suppliers.
• Maintain health & safety compliance and a safe working environment.
• Oversee site security, maintenance and alarm systems.
• Manage daily staff, leave, sickness, holidays, training and equipment.
• Attend site for call outs and resolve issues as needed.
• Order fuel/oil and approve stationary requests.
• Support recruitment and development of yard staff.
• Coordinate with environmental agencies to follow guidelines.
• Identify training needs and arrange forklift courses when required.
• Account for banking/money handling at the site.
• Complete incident reports and ensure PPE availability.
• Conduct weekly site checks and maintain the site diary.
• Support ISO27001 registration and compliance.

Skills

Team leadership

Health & safety awareness

Literacy & numeracy

Education

Forklift license (rough terrain)

Mechanical/Metal recycling or vehicle maintenance qualification

Full driving license

Job description

RB Global, Inc. in Kirkintilloch (Glasgow) is seeking a hands-on Yard Operations Team Leader for our vehicle auction site. You will lead daily yard activities, supervise movements and paperwork, ensure safety compliance, and maintain security and site systems.

A proactive leader with a passion for cars will thrive in this fast-paced environment. You will manage a busy site team, coordinate with clients and suppliers, and drive continuous improvement while upholding health & safety standards and