Assistant Yard Manager

Are you an experienced yard professional looking to take the next step in a fast-growing UK recycling and environmental services company?

Join an established business where you’ll play a key role in day-to-day site operations with great opportunities for training and career progression.

Have you worked for Veolia, Biffa or FCC Environment? Then this could be the perfect role for you!

What’s on offer:

• Optional Saturday overtime available
• On-site parking and pension scheme
• Full training and development opportunities
• Clear career progression within a stable, growing business

The role:

Working closely with the Yard Manager, you’ll support safe and efficient yard operations including:

• Assisting with daily running of the site and managing staff cover
• Acting as authorised Key Holder and responsible for site security when required
• Leading and developing yard supervisors and operatives
• Promoting health, safety and continuous improvement
• Carrying out risk assessments and maintaining high standards of housekeeping

Pay:

• From £40,000 per annum
• Monday to Friday
• Optional Saturday Overtime available

About you:

• Valid Forklift and 360 Excavator licences
• Full UK driving licence with willingness to travel between sites
• Previous supervisory or leadership experience in a yard, waste, recycling or logistics environment
• Strong communication, decision-making and people-management skills
• Practical, hands-on approach with a good understanding of health and safety

If you are interested in this position, please apply today or contact our Newbury branch on [phone removed] for further information.

Aligra have been established since 2007 and have since implemented supply partnerships with a number of the UK’s leading logistics companies. Whilst we work across all industries, we specialise in recruitment and talent management for the Automotive & Engineering, Driving & Industrial, Hospitality and Professional & Executive sectors.