Yard Manager

Big Motoring World Group; Enfield; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression opportunities

Employee discounts

On-site parking

Job summary

Big Motoring World Group is hiring for a team leader position in Enfield, United Kingdom. The role involves managing performance through coaching and appraisals, ensuring optimum staffing levels, and maintaining operational standards. Candidates should have experience in a leadership role, exceptional organisational skills, and a full UK Manual Driving License. Benefits include career progression opportunities, employee discounts, and access to outstanding facilities including on-site parking.

Qualifications

• Experience in a line manager or team leader role.
• Ability to communicate varied information and instructions effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage performance of the team through training and appraisals.
• Ensure effective workforce management and communication.
• Transport vehicles safely to support production areas.
• Adhere to BIG Motoring World Standard Operating Procedures.
• Organisation of yard layout for safety and efficiency.

Skills

Organisational skills

Team motivation

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Education

Full UK Manual Driving License

Job description

Licence / Certification

Full UK Manual Driving License (required)

Applicants with six or more penalty points or a previous disqualification may not meet our insurance requirements and therefore may not be eligible for employment.

Main Responsibilities

People Management

Performance management of the team including training, coaching and appraisals to ensure both optimum performance and talent pipeline.

Effective workforce management, including absence planning, ensuring optimum staff levels at all times and adherence to working time directive.

Effective communication to team ensuring awareness of results and key priorities.

Operational Management

Transport vehicles across the site safely and efficiently to support production areas.

Ensure adherence to BIG Motoring World Standard Operating Procedures.

Ensure the logistics team provides excellent customer service to both internal and external customers, supporting other departments where appropriate.

Organise the layout and flow of the yard to optimise capacity, efficiency and safety whilst minimising onsite damage.

Knowledge and Experience

• Experience in a line manager or team leader role
• Able to demonstrate high‑level organisational skills and an ability to communicate a variety of information and instruction to all departments

Technical Skills

• Delegate responsibility appropriately and effectively
• Ability to motivate a team to deliver objectives and meet targets
• Excellent attention to detail
• Motivating & developing others
• Decisions & problem solving
• Team Player

Benefits

Career Progression: We’re passionate about promoting from within. With thorough training across all our roles, you will have the opportunity to advance into senior roles and management positions.

BIG Rewards: Get exclusive discounts from hundreds of retailers, team nights out and much more!

Amazing Facilities: You’ll be working in our state‑of‑the‑art building. On‑site parking available.