GIVE YOUR CAREER A BOOST!
Joining our teams means becoming part of a dynamic, innovative and rapidly evolving environment, where everyone has the opportunity to grow, express themselves and make a difference.
Whether you’re just starting out or an experienced professional, we offer a collaborative environment, varied roles and real opportunities for career progression.
Good news: our Killingholme Compound is recruiting for a Compound Manager
YOUR DAY-TO-DAY ROLE
Lead compound operations to ensure vehicles are processed, maintained, and available to meet customer requirements. Manage Multi-Skilled Operatives, drive KPI performance, oversee staffing levels, and ensure vehicle checks and stock controls are completed accurately and on time.
Your main responsibilities:
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Lead daily inbound and outbound vehicle operations, ensuring efficient processing and on‑time dispatch.
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Manage compound teams to deliver customer requirements, operational targets, and KPIs.
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Plan resources and staffing levels to meet changing business demands.
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Maintain accurate vehicle inventory and compound records.
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Ensure vehicles are prepared and available for carrier collection within agreed timescales.
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Coordinate Health & Safety activities across the compound, including risk assessments, safe systems of work, accident investigations, and safety audits.
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Conduct compound and quality audits to ensure compliance with company standards and procedures.
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Monitor, analyse, and report operational, safety, and quality performance data.
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Build strong relationships with customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
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Coach and develop Team Leaders and Operatives to drive performance, engagement, and continuous improvement.
YOUR PROFILE:
Experience & skills
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5+ years’ experience in compound management, vehicle distribution, logistics, or a similar operational environment.
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Proven track‑record of leading large teams and delivering operational performance in a fast‑paced setting.
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Strong planning, organisational, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills.
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Solid knowledge of Health & Safety legislation, including risk assessments and safe systems of work (SSoW).
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Experience managing compliance, quality standards, ISO 9001 procedures, and internal/customer audits.
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Confident communicator, able to engage, influence, and motivate teams and stakeholders at all levels.
Interpersonal skills
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Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
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Results‑driven with a focus on continuous improvement.
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Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
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Confident influencer who builds effective relationships at all levels.
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Highly organised with strong planning and prioritisation skills.
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Detail‑oriented with a commitment to accuracy and quality.
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Proactive, collaborative, and adaptable in a fast‑paced environment.
If you’re passionate about leading teams, driving operational excellence, and delivering outstanding customer service, we’d love to hear from you.
Why join us?
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The opportunity to develop within a structured and stable organisation, offering robust processes whilst encouraging innovation and continuous improvement.
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Work in a friendly, collaborative environment where mutual support is central to professional relationships.
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Benefit from opportunities for professional development and skills enhancement within a large, well‑established group.
READY FOR THE CHALLENGE?
Join us and let’s hit the road together!
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Compound Manager - Killingholme in Immingham employer: Groupe CAT company
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