Compound Manager - Killingholme

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:

• Lead daily inbound and outbound vehicle operations, ensuring efficient processing and on‑time dispatch.
• Manage compound teams to deliver customer requirements, operational targets, and KPIs.
• Plan resources and staffing levels to meet changing business demands.
• Maintain accurate vehicle inventory and compound records.
• Ensure vehicles are prepared and available for carrier collection within agreed timescales.
• Coordinate Health & Safety activities across the compound, including risk assessments, safe systems of work, accident investigations, and safety audits.
• Conduct compound and quality audits to ensure compliance with company standards and procedures.
• Monitor, analyse, and report operational, safety, and quality performance data.
• Build strong relationships with customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
• Coach and develop Team Leaders and Operatives to drive performance, engagement, and continuous improvement.

YOUR PROFILE:

Experience & skills

• 5+ years’ experience in compound management, vehicle distribution, logistics, or a similar operational environment.
• Proven track‑record of leading large teams and delivering operational performance in a fast‑paced setting.
• Strong planning, organisational, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills.
• Solid knowledge of Health & Safety legislation, including risk assessments and safe systems of work (SSoW).
• Experience managing compliance, quality standards, ISO 9001 procedures, and internal/customer audits.
• Confident communicator, able to engage, influence, and motivate teams and stakeholders at all levels.

Interpersonal skills

• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Results‑driven with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Confident influencer who builds effective relationships at all levels.
• Highly organised with strong planning and prioritisation skills.
• Detail‑oriented with a commitment to accuracy and quality.
• 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?

• The opportunity to develop within a structured and stable organisation, offering robust processes whilst encouraging innovation and continuous improvement.
• Work in a friendly, collaborative environment where mutual support is central to professional relationships.
• 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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