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YARD MANAGER – ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Yard Manager oversees day-to-day operations in the recycling yard. This includes staff, materials, machinery, health and safety, and workflow efficiency.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Operational Oversight
• Supervise yard workers and assign daily tasks.
• Ensure the smooth movement, sorting, and processing of recyclables.
• Health and Safety Compliance
• Enforce safety protocols and regulations (PPE, fire safety, machine use).
• Conduct risk assessments and incident investigations.
• Inventory and Stock Control
• Monitor incoming/outgoing materials.
• Equipment and Machinery Management
• Ensure all yard machinery (loaders, forklifts, compactors) is operated safely.
• Schedule maintenance and report faults.
• Staff Management
• Supervise and train yard personnel.
• Manage shift rotas, attendance, and performance.
• Site Cleanliness and Organisation
• Keep the yard tidy, well-organized, and compliant with environmental regulations.

RUN AND REPAIRS – ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Focuses on maintaining the vehicles, equipment, and infrastructure involved in transporting and processing recyclables.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Fleet Management
• Oversee company vehicles (trucks, collection vans).
• Schedule and track vehicle servicing, MOTs, and repairs.
• Maintenance Scheduling
• Plan regular servicing of equipment to prevent breakdowns.
• Coordinate emergency repairs swiftly to reduce downtime.
• Workshop Supervision
• Manage workshop staff and mechanics.
• Ensure tools and parts are available and used correctly.
• Record Keeping
• Maintain logs of maintenance, repairs, and part replacements.
• Track repair costs and work within budgets.
• Regulatory Compliance
• Ensure vehicles and equipment meet environmental and transport regulations.
• Vendor and Contractor Coordination
• Liaise with external repair shops, parts suppliers, and service providers.
  Job Type: Full-time
  Pay: £24,420.00-£43,514.25 per year
  Work Location: In perso