Job Title: Yard Manager
Salary: 35,339.00 per annum
Location: Corby Geddington Road B
Working Hours: Monday – Friday 42.5 hours per week
Job Status: Permanent
Join the UK’s largest B2B used vehicle service
At BCA, we’re altogether, more. More than just a normal vehicle remarketing company. More than just any other place to work. We’re Europe's largest vehicle remarketing company, the backbone of the UK’s automotive supply chain, the best place to build the career you want.
Main Purpose of The Role:
We’re looking for a proactive, highly organised Yard Manager to lead the day‑to‑day operation of our Corby Gedd B site. You’ll be the driving force behind safe, efficient vehicle flow, accurate stock control, and a motivated, high‑performing yard team. Working closely with the Operations Manager, you’ll ensure our yard runs smoothly, safely, and in line with all agreed processes and production routes.
Our selection process includes two on‑site interviews and a site tour. A skills test may be included depending on experience.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead daily yard operations — Oversee vehicle storage, parking, and movement between the yard, workshops, and valet/wash services to ensure vehicles follow the correct production routes.
- Maintain accurate vehicle records — Ensure all vehicles are logged, tracked, and documented correctly so they can be located quickly and do not exceed agreed on‑site times.
- Control budgets and costs — Monitor overtime, labour, and damage costs, taking corrective action to keep expenditure within agreed levels.
- Champion health & safety — Enforce company H&S standards for employees, contractors, and visitors to minimise risk and prevent accidents.
- Develop and manage your team — Lead Team Leaders, Coordinators, and wider yard staff through coaching, performance reviews, recruitment, and ongoing development.
- Resolve issues and complaints — Act promptly on operational queries or concerns, escalating complex matters where necessary.
- Support wider site operations — Undertake ad‑hoc tasks and deputise for other department heads when required.
Knowledge and Experience Required:
- Line management or team leadership experience in a fast‑paced operational environment.
- Full UK Driving Licence (essential for moving vehicles on site).
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to communicate clearly to operational teams and first‑line supervisors.
- Confident delegating tasks and motivating teams to meet targets and deliver high‑quality work.
- Skilled in generating reports, presenting information, and working under pressure to meet deadlines.
- Excellent problem‑solving abilities and strong collaboration skills across all levels of the business.
We’ve put everything in place to ensure you thrive. Competitive salaries, strong core values and an excellent benefits package that includes:
- Onsite parking
- Company Pension Scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- An Employee Assistance Programme
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
- Access to trained Mental Health First Aiders
- Access to BCA Rewards which provides online and store discounts with a range of retailers
- And so much more…
As the automotive industry changes, we’re changing with it - putting our people in the front seat for the journey. We’re the number one in what we do for a reason and that’s because of the people we have on our teams. If you want to be a part of a business like this; unrivalled, exciting and appreciative of the work you do, join BCA.
We are proud to be Level 1 Disability Confident and committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible.
Our policy is to employ the best qualified people and provide equal opportunity for the advancement of employees including promotion and training and not to discriminate against any person because of gender, race, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religion, belief, or disability.
