Yard Ops Team Leader, Vehicle Auctions - Training & Benefits

Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers, Inc.; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day shift

Ongoing training and professional dev.

Free onsite parking

Uniform and PPE provided

Telus Health

Discounted parts and non-auction vehic

Employee discount on Vodaphone

Paid day to volunteer for a charity of

31 days holiday (including Bank/Hol

Pension plan with 3.5% employer contr.

Job summary

Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers in Glasgow is seeking a hands-on Yard Operations Team Leader for our Kirkintilloch site. You will lead on-site operations, oversee vehicle movements, and ensure compliance with safety policies while maintaining efficient yard activities.

The role requires a proactive leader with a keen eye for detail, experience in vehicle operations, and the ability to coordinate teams in a fast-paced environment. Full-time, day shift, with opportunities for training and development.

Qualifications

• 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).

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Team leadership

Full Driving License

Health & safety knowledge

Basic literacy and numeracy

Education

Mechanical, Metal Recycling or vehicle maintenance qualification

Tools

Forklift truck license - rough terrain

Job description

Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers in Glasgow is seeking a hands-on Yard Operations Team Leader for our Kirkintilloch site. You will lead on-site operations, oversee vehicle movements, and ensure compliance with safety policies while maintaining efficient yard activities.

The role requires a proactive leader with a keen eye for detail, experience in vehicle operations, and the ability to coordinate teams in a fast-paced environment. Full-time, day shift, with opportunities for training and development.