Yard Operations Manager

  • Location:

    Wythenshawe, Greater Manchester

  • Sector:

    FMCG

  • Job type:

    Permanent

  • Salary:

    £38,000 - £40,000

  • Contact:

    Halecroft Recruitment Ltd

  • Contact email:

    register@halecroftrecruitment.co.uk

  • Job ref:

    740

  • Published:

    21 minutes ago

  • Consultant:

    Lydia Whitelegg

  • Expiry date:

    2025-09-21

Yard Operations Manager

Wythenshawe | £38,000–£40,000 + Benefits | Full-time (37.5hrs per week within business operating hours 6:30 am-5pm with occasional weekend working)

Our client, a well-established waste management company with a strong national presence, is looking to appoint an experienced Yard Operations Manager for their busy site in Wythenshawe.

This is an excellent opportunity for a proven people leader who thrives in a fast-paced yard or warehouse environment and is keen to join a business that truly values its employees.

The Role

As Yard Operations Manager, you will take responsibility for the smooth day-to-day running of the site, leading and motivating the team to achieve operational KPIs while ensuring compliance with Health & Safety standards.

Key duties include:

  • Managing all yard and warehouse operations, including Goods In/Out, stock control, and vehicle movements.
  • Leading supervisors, team leaders, and staff to maintain efficient and safe site operations.
  • Monitoring site performance, troubleshooting issues, and driving continuous improvement.
  • Overseeing plant and equipment checks, ensuring compliance with company policies and site procedures.
  • Producing daily reports and supporting audits and regulatory requirements.
  • Working closely with the Site Manager to deliver site improvement initiatives.

The Person

The ideal candidate will have:

  • At least 2 years’ supervisory or management experience (waste, recycling, or metal sector preferred but not essential).
  • Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and manage teams effectively.
  • Excellent organisational and problem-solving abilities.
  • Good knowledge of Health & Safety standards (COTC and other qualifications are desirable, though training can be provided).
  • IT literacy and experience with management/reporting systems.
  • A full, clean UK driving licence and eligibility to work in the UK.

The Offer

  • Salary: £38,000–£40,000 per annum
  • 28 days minimum holiday entitlement
  • Company pension scheme with employer contributions
  • Free on-site parking
  • Complimentary refreshments in staff canteen
  • Employee wellbeing and engagement support
  • A positive, supportive company culture

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a successful, growing company where you will play a key role in shaping the performance of a busy site operation.

If you have the experience and drive we’re looking for, apply now to be considered for this Yard Operations Manager position.