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Reporting directly to the Operations Director, this role is responsible for the safe, efficient, and well-organised running of all yard operations. The Yard Manager will lead a team of 15+ staff, ensuring all processes are followed, targets are achieved, and high standards of health and safety are always maintained. The role includes coordinating collections and deliveries and working closely with other departments to support overall operational performance.
Job Responsibility:
Oversee all yard operations, ensuring vehicles are unloaded, stored, prepared, and processed safely and efficiently
Coordinate vehicle movements for further processing across multiple departments
Organise and manage collections of commodities and waste to ensure they are completed on schedule
Lead, manage, and support a team of 15+ staff, including daily task allocation and supervision
Monitor attendance, timekeeping, performance, manage holidays and sickness absence
Ensure all staff follow company processes and use systems accurately
Drive team performance to achieve daily and weekly targets and KPIs
Identify and implement improvements to increase operational efficiency
Maintain appropriate staffing levels, including recruitment, induction, and ongoing development
Ensure all machinery and equipment is safe, maintained, and fit for use
Maintain high housekeeping standards across all yard areas
Ensure full compliance with health & safety and environmental regulations, including safe systems of work and ensuring correct use of PPE
Requirements:
Proven experience in a management role with strong people leadership skills
Ability to lead, coach, and motivate a team to achieve high performance
Strong communication skills, able to work effectively across all levels
Calm under pressure with the ability to make decisions quickly
Organised with a proactive and practical approach to problem solving
Strong commitment to health and safety standards
Self-motivated with a results-driven mindset
Good time management and planning skills
Confident with IT systems
What we offer:
Family Day & Community Volunteer Day
Health Cash Plan / Critical Illness Cover / Death in Service