Compound Manager – Killingholme

Company: Groupe CAT company
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Location: Immingham
Job Description:

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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Posted: October 6th, 2026