Yard Operations Team Leader

SYNETIQ; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Yard Operations Team Leader to manage site operations and ensure compliance with health and safety standards. This role involves supervising vehicle flow, providing excellent customer service, and leading a team to maximize performance. The company offers ongoing training, a competitive salary, and various employee benefits, including a pension plan and discounts. Join a forward-thinking organization committed to innovation and a positive work environment.

Benefits

Ongoing training and professional development

Free onsite parking

Uniform and PPE provided

Employee discounts through Benefithub

Telus Health benefits

Discounted parts and vehicles

Employee discount on Vodafone

Paid day off for volunteering

Pension plan with 3.5% employer contribution

Qualifications

• Ability to lead a team and maximize performance.
• Good knowledge of health and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee site operations, ensuring compliance with policies.
• Supervise loading and unloading of transporters and moving vehicles.

Skills

Team Leadership

Health and Safety Knowledge

Forklift Truck License

Driving License

Basic Literacy and Numeracy

Education

Mechanical Qualification

Vehicle Maintenance Qualification

Job description

We are hiring a Yard Operations Team Leader for our IAA, formerly SYNETIQ, site. The role involves managing and overseeing site operations, ensuring compliance with policies and procedures. Responsibilities include supervising the loading and unloading of transporters and moving vehicles between locations in adherence to health and safety standards.

Key Areas Of Responsibility

1. Monitor the organisation of the yard, flow of vehicles, and site housekeeping
2. Ensure all colleagues complete their tasks to the required standards and within the designated timescales
3. Provide excellent customer service and support to clients and suppliers, addressing issues effectively
4. Adhere to Health & Safety and company guidelines to maintain a safe and efficient working environment
5. Manage site security, maintenance, and alarm systems
6. Oversee daily employee management, including leave, sickness, holidays, training, mentoring, and ensuring safety equipment and tools are in good condition
7. Attend the site during call-outs to resolve issues
8. Order fuel and oil as needed and approve stationary requests
9. Support recruitment and development of yard colleagues and new recruits
10. Coordinate with the environmental agency to ensure compliance with guidelines
11. Identify training needs and arrange appropriate courses, including forklift training
12. Manage all banking and financial transactions related to the site
13. Complete incident and accident reports
14. Ensure availability of personal protective equipment
15. Conduct weekly site inspections and maintain the site diary
16. Assist the team in maintaining ISO27001 registration

Qualifications and Skills

1. Ability to lead a team and maximize performance
2. Full Driving License
3. Good knowledge of health and safety regulations
4. Forklift truck license (rough terrain)
5. Basic literacy and numeracy skills
6. Mechanical, Metal Recycling, or vehicle maintenance qualification (advantageous)

What We Offer

1. Day shift, Monday to Friday
2. Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
3. Free onsite parking
4. Uniform and PPE provided
5. Employee discounts through Benefithub
6. Telus Health benefits
7. Discounted parts and vehicles outside of auctions
8. Employee discount on Vodafone
9. Paid day off for volunteering
10. Competitive salary
11. Pension plan with 3.5% employer contribution

This role is subject to satisfactory DBS, finance, right to work, and reference checks.

Who Are We?

SYNETIQ Ltd., part of IAA Holdings, LLC (IAA), is the UK's leading integrated salvage, dismantling, and vehicle recycling company. We are committed to innovation, compliance, and delivering value while providing a positive experience. We are an equal opportunity employer, and this position is open to all qualified applicants legally entitled to work in the country.