About the Role
This is a production leadership position with full ownership of a high-volume operation, responsible for converting vehicles into revenue at pace, at scale, and at margin.
You will take control of one of the UK’s most advanced automotive reverse production facilities, leading multi-functional teams.
On your shift, you run the factory.
You are accountable for output, labour cost, operational flow and standards — in real time.
The Opportunity
- Own and lead a complex, high-throughput production environment
- Directly influence daily revenue and operational profitability
- Build and lead high-performing teams in a fast-paced, non-stop operation
- Be part of a business scaling a unique production model within the automotive sector
- Clear pathway into senior operations leadership for high performers
This role sits at the centre of our growth. The right individuals will progress quickly.
What You Will Be Responsible For
- Delivering daily production output in line with plan
- Owning labour deployment, productivity and cost control across the shift
- Managing flow across multiple operational areas to remove bottlenecks in real time
- Driving parts recovery performance and protecting contribution margin
- Maintaining operational standards, discipline and pace across all teams
- Leading safety, compliance and immediate response to operational issues
- Embedding a culture of accountability and continuous improvement
You are not managing activity — you are delivering results.
What Success Looks Like
- Consistent delivery of vehicle throughput targets
- Stable, predictable flow from vehicle intake to parts-to-shelf
- High labour productivity with controlled overtime
- Reduced damage, scrap and rework
- Strong shift discipline and ownership culture
- Clear, data-led decision making under pressure
About You
You are already operating in a high-volume production, manufacturing or processing environment and are ready to step into a role with greater ownership and scale.
You will likely have:
- Experience leading large teams (directly or through team leaders)
- A track record of delivering output in fast-paced, high-pressure environments
- Strong operational judgement — able to make decisions quickly and confidently
- Understanding of productivity, cost and performance — not just process
- A bias for action and a focus on results over activity
Backgrounds we value:
- Automotive manufacturing
- FMCG / high-volume production
- Recycling / waste processing
- Logistics or distribution at scale
Lean or continuous improvement experience is beneficial, but not essential — mindset matters more.
IOSH Managing Safely (or equivalent) desirable.
What We Offer
- £45,000 – £55,000 base salary (depending on experience)
- Shift allowance
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays
- Pension
Why Join Us
Charles Trent Limited is not a traditional automotive recycler.
We operate a reverse production model, combining manufacturing discipline with automotive expertise to maximise value from end-of-life vehicles.
This is a business in growth, investing heavily in operations, technology and people.
If you want a role where:
- You are trusted to take ownership
- Your decisions directly impact performance
- You can progress based on results
This is it.
Final Line
We are not looking for supervisors.
We are looking for leaders who can take control of a shift and deliver performance at scale.
