Compound Team Leader

We are looking for a confident and proactive Compound Team Leader to join a busy automotive operation in Upper Heyford.

This is a hands-on leadership role suited to someone who enjoys being involved in the day-to-day operation rather than simply supervising from behind a desk. You will lead and support a team of compound operatives, ensuring vehicles are processed efficiently, safely and to the required standards.

The Role:

• Leading, motivating and supporting a team of compound operatives to achieve daily targets.
• Allocating workloads and resources to ensure vehicles are processed efficiently and meet collection deadlines.
• Overseeing vehicle movements, preparation, inspections, fuelling and positioning.
• Carrying out daily team briefings and maintaining clear communication across the operation.
• Monitoring performance, identifying issues and taking action to resolve them.
• Working alongside the team operationally when required, particularly during busy periods.
• Ensuring high standards of health and safety, housekeeping and operational compliance.
• Using company systems to manage vehicle movements, workloads and records.
• Producing reports and using operational data to identify areas for improvement.
• Supporting training and development within the team.
• Providing cover for the Compound Supervisor when required.
• Supporting wider compound activities including vehicle inspections, marshalling, collection preparation, quality checks and damage reporting.

The Person:

• Previous experience leading or supervising a team within a logistics, automotive, warehouse, fleet or compound environment is essential.
• Strong people management skills, with the ability to motivate and get the best from a team.
• Confident, approachable and able to build positive working relationships.
• A hands-on approach and willingness to get involved operationally.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the confidence to make decisions and take ownership.
• Organised and able to manage multiple priorities in a busy environment.
• Proactive and able to identify opportunities to improve processes and ways of working.
• Comfortable using business systems and Microsoft Office.
• Able to work effectively under pressure.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

What We Offer:

• Company pension.
• Onsite parking.
• Support from Igloo's recruitment and payroll teams.
• Long-term opportunity with a leading automotive operation.
• Opportunity to develop and progress within the business.

Commutable from:

Bicester, Oxford, Banbury, Brackley, Aylesbury, Buckingham, Kidlington, Witney, Woodstock and surrounding areas.