Yard Operations Team Leader

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

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing training

Free onsite parking

Uniform & PPE

Telus Health

Vodaphone discount

31 days holiday

Pension contribution

Paid volunteer day

Job summary

IAA Holdings, LLC (IAA) is seeking a hands-on Yard Operations Team Leader in Kirkintilloch to lead site operations, oversee vehicle movements and ensure strict health and safety compliance.

You will manage a team, maintain site security and implement improvements, while delivering excellent service to clients and suppliers. DBS/Right to Work checks apply.

Qualifications

• Hands-on leader; manage yard operations; ensure health and safety compliance.
• Full driving license.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety regulations.
• Forklift license - rough terrain advantageous.
• Basic literacy and numeracy.
• Mechanical, metal recycling or vehicle maintenance qualification advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Monitor yard organisation, vehicle flow and site housekeeping.
• Ensure tasks are completed to standard and on time.
• Provide excellent customer service to clients and suppliers.
• Adhere to Health & Safety and company guidelines; maintain a safe site.
• Responsible for site security, maintenance and alarms.
• Manage yard staff: leave, sickness, training; mentor joiners.
• Attend site for call-outs; resolve issues promptly.
• Order fuel and consumables; sign off stationery.
• Support recruitment and development of yard colleagues.
• Coordinate with environmental agencies on guidelines.
• Identify training needs and book forklift/other courses.
• Handle banking/money from the site.
• Complete incident/accident reports.
• Ensure PPE availability.
• Carry out weekly site checks and update diary.
• Support ISO27001 registration maintenance.

Skills

Team leadership

Health and safety

Customer service

Driving license

Basic literacy & numeracy

Maintenance knowledge

Tools

Forklift license - rough terrain

Job description

Description

Yard Operations Team Leader (Vehicle Auctions)

Location: Kirkintilloch , Glasgow

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

We’re looking for a hands‑on Yard Operations Team Leader to join our Kirkintilloch 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
• To ensure all colleagues complete their tasks to the appropriate standard within the required timescale
• Providing 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 to 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 are in good working order
• To attend site if call outs required resolving any issues appropriately
• To 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/ Forklift courses when required
• Accountable for all the banking/money from the site
• Complete incident and accident reports
• To ensure 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 license - 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.

Employer

IAA

IAA Holdings, LLC (IAA), a Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers company (NYSE: RBA) and (TSX: RBA), is a trusted global marketplace for insights, services, and transaction solutions for commercial assets and vehicles. Leveraging leading-edge technology and focusing on innovation, IAA’s unique platform facilitates the marketing and sale of total‑loss, damaged and low‑value vehicles.

Recruiting Organization

We conduct hundreds of live auctions each year around the world. It takes a hardworking team of energetic people in a wide variety of full‑time and part‑time roles to conduct a successful multi‑million dollar auction – from equipment inspectors, yard managers and operators to administrative staff and customer service representatives.

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.