Production Team Leader in Wakefield

We're looking for an experienced and hands-on Production Team Leader to lead our Vehicle Appraisals and Production teams.

This is a busy, varied role where you'll be responsible for keeping daily operations running smoothly, ensuring vehicles move efficiently through the site and that high-quality digital vehicle imagery is produced on time.

You'll work closely with the Duty Manager, leading your team to deliver against quality, productivity, cost and service targets, while maintaining high standards across the site.

This is a hands-on operational role involving both indoor and outdoor work. A significant part of the role takes place in the yard, so you'll need to be comfortable working outside throughout the year and in varying weather conditions.

• Lead, motivate and support Production colleagues across a busy operational site
• Manage day-to-day performance, attendance, training and development
• Plan staffing levels to ensure the operation is appropriately resourced
• Set clear priorities and communicate daily targets and expectations
• Coach your team to improve performance and maintain high standards

Working Hours: Monday to Friday 8am-5pm (plus occasional Saturday on a rota basis)

Job Title: Production Team Leader

Location: BCA Wakefield

Type of Employment: Permanent

• Oversee the timely production of high-quality digital vehicle assets
• Make sure vehicles are prepared for sale within agreed timescales, including barcoding, key control and valet arrangements
• Monitor performance against productivity, quality, speed and cost targets
• Ensure all activity follows BCA Standard Operating Procedures
• Work closely with internal teams and on-site partners, including RAC, SMART repair and vehicle enhancement teams
• Identify performance trends and opportunities to improve efficiency
• Handle operational or customer issues professionally, escalating where appropriate
• Support practical yard activities when required, including securing valuable items and jump-starting vehicles, with training provided

You'll be a confident people leader who enjoys working in a fast-paced, target-driven operational environment.

You'll also have:

• Previous experience as a Team Leader, Supervisor or Line Manager
• Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills
• The ability to motivate and develop a team to achieve results
• Confidence delegating tasks and managing competing priorities
• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to quality
• An interest in, or passion for, the motor industry
• Confidence driving both manual and automatic vehicles
• A full UK driving licence