Car Compound Manager

Yard Manager / Car Compound ManagerLocation: Peterborough Salary: Up to £40,000 per annum Working Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 5:30pm Job Type: Permanent About the RoleWe are seeking an experienced and proactive Yard Manager to oversee the day-to-day operations of a busy vehicle yard in Peterborough. This is a hands-on leadership role where you will be responsible for ensuring the safe, efficient movement and storage of vehicles while maintaining high operational standards across the site. You will manage a team of 6 full-time employees along with a number of part-time staff, providing leadership, support, and development to ensure productivity and performance targets are consistently achieved. Key Responsibilities • Lead and manage all daily yard operations, ensuring vehicles are stored, parked, and moved efficiently across the site. • Oversee vehicle movements between the yard, workshops, valeting, and preparation areas, ensuring vehicles follow the correct operational processes. • Maintain accurate vehicle records and stock control systems to ensure vehicles can be located quickly and remain within agreed turnaround times. • Monitor labour costs, overtime, and vehicle damage costs, taking action where necessary to maintain operational efficiency. • Promote and enforce health and safety procedures, ensuring a safe working environment for employees, contractors, and visitors. • Manage, motivate, and develop a team of 6 full-time staff and additional part-time employees through coaching, performance management, training, and recruitment activities. • Investigate and resolve operational issues and customer queries in a timely and professional manner. • Produce reports and operational updates for senior management as required. • Support wider site operations and provide cover for other departments when necessary. Skills & Experience Required • Previous experience in a Yard Manager, Operations Manager, Team Leader, or similar supervisory role within a fast-paced operational environment. • Proven experience managing and developing teams. • Full UK Driving Licence (essential). • Strong organisational and planning skills with the ability to prioritise workloads effectively. • Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage and motivate teams. • Confident decision-maker with strong problem-solving abilities. • Experience managing budgets, labour resources, and operational performance. • Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines while maintaining high standards. What We Offer • Competitive salary of up to £40,000 per annum. • Monday to Friday working pattern with no weekend requirement. • Opportunity to lead and develop a successful operational team. • Stable, permanent position within a growing business.