Full job descriptionYard 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.