Yard Operations Team Leader

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

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing training and professional development

Free onsite parking

31 days holiday including Bank Holidays

Pension plan with 3.5% employer contribution

Job summary

RB Global Inc. in Gloucester is seeking a proactive Yard Operations Team Leader to oversee site operations. This role ensures compliance with policies while managing vehicle movements, employee training, and site security.

The ideal candidate has strong leadership abilities, a full driving license, and knowledge of health and safety regulations. Benefits include ongoing training, a pension plan, and 31 days of holiday.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead a team and maximize performance.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations.
• Basic literacy and numeracy skills required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee site operations and vehicle movements.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards.
• Manage daily employee operations and training.

Skills

Team leadership

Health and safety regulation knowledge

Full Driving License

Basic literacy and numeracy

Education

Mechanical, metal recycling or vehicle maintenance qualification

Tools

Forklift truck licence – rough terrain

Job description

Yard Operations Team Leader (Vehicle Auctions)

Location: Gloucester

Salary: £30,000 - £32,000 Dependent on experience

We’re looking for a hands‑on Yard Operations Team Leader to join our Gloucester team, taking the lead on site operations while ensuring full compliance with policies and procedures. You’ll oversee vehicle movements, including loading and unloading transporters, all while maintaining high health and safety standards.

If you’re a proactive leader with a sharp eye for detail, a passion for all things cars, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this is your opportunity to make a real impact.

Key Areas of Responsibility:

• Monitor the organisation of the yard, flow of vehicles and housekeeping of the site
• Ensure all colleagues complete their tasks to the appropriate standard within the required timescale
• Provide excellent customer service and support to both clients and suppliers and deal with any issues or concerns in an effective manner
• Adhere to Health & Safety and company guidelines, and maintain a safe and efficient working environment
• Responsible for site security, site maintenance and alarm maintenance
• Manage employees on a daily basis, including managing leave, sickness and holidays, training and mentoring joiners, assisting with employee issues, and ensuring all employees have the correct safety equipment and tools in good working order
• Attend site if call outs required, resolving any issues appropriately
• Order fuel, oil when required and sign off stationary requests
• Support continual recruitment and development of Yard colleagues and new recruits
• Report to and work with the environmental agency to ensure all guidelines are adhered to
• Identify training needs and book appropriate course or forklift courses when required
• Accountable for all the banking/money from the site
• Complete incident and accident reportsEnsure all personal protective equipment is available
• Carry out weekly site checks and update site diary
• Support the team to maintain its ISO27001 registration

Here’s what you bring:

• Ability to lead a team and maximise performance
• Full Driving License
• Good knowledge of health and safety regulation
• Forklift truck licence – rough terrain (advantageous)
• Basic literacy and numeracy
• Mechanical, metal recycling or vehicle maintenance qualification (advantageous)

What we offer:

• Day shift, Monday to Friday 08.30am - 5pm
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Free onsite parking
• Uniform and PPE provided
• Telus Health
• Discounted parts and non-auction vehicles
• Employee discount on Vodaphone
• Paid day to volunteer for a charity of your choice
• 31 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)
• Pension plan with 3.5% employer contribution

Please note:

This role is subject to a satisfactory DBS and Right to Work checks.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early once a suitable candidate has been found, so please submit your application as soon as possible.

EEO Information

Ritchie Bros. is an equal opportunity employer and ensures nondiscrimination in all activities in accordance with all applicable laws. This position is open to all qualified applicants who are legally entitled to work in the country in which this job is located. Candidate selection is made by Talent Acquisition. Only electronic applications can be accepted.