Container Manager

Beauparc; Wirral; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A resource recovery company is seeking a Container Manager to oversee the management of container assets across their lifecycle. This role involves collaboration with procurement and logistics teams to ensure optimal stock levels and compliance with safety standards. The ideal candidate has a proven background in supply chain management and strong organizational skills. Join a company committed to sustainability and safety.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in supply chain, logistics, asset management, or operations.
• Strong organisational and planning skills.
• Excellent communication skills and stakeholder management experience.

Responsibilities

• Ensure effective management of container assets across their lifecycle.
• Collaborate with procurement, logistics, and depot teams.
• Manage internal movements of containers to meet service requirements.

Skills

Supply chain management

Logistics

Asset management

Data analysis

Communication

Job description

About The Role

Location: Leeds, Sheffield, Manchester or Bromborough

The purpose of the Container Manager role is to ensure the effective and efficient management of container assets across their full lifecycle — from procurement and mobilisation to refurbishment and end-of-life disposal. This role supports operational readiness by maintaining optimal stock levels, coordinating internal container movements, and delivering 100% service mobilisation. The Container Manager collaborates with procurement, logistics, and depot teams to align container availability with business demand while upholding safety, compliance, sustainability, and service standards.

The Container Manager oversees the end-to-end lifecycle of all container assets, including sourcing new containers, managing internal stock movements, overseeing refurbishment programs, and controlling end-of-life processes such as scrappage. The role requires strong coordination with procurement, operations, and depot teams to maintain asset availability, condition, and compliance for service excellence.

Key Accountabilities

Container Supply Chain Management

• Collaborate with Procurement to source containers based on operational forecasts and mobilisation plans.
• Monitor lead times and supplier performance to ensure timely delivery aligned with business demand.
• Support strategic planning of container stock levels across regions and sites.

Internal Stock Control & Mobilisation

• Manage internal movements of containers between depots to meet service requirements.
• Maintain visibility of container availability and condition across the estate.
• Ensure container allocation supports 100% mobilisation of new contracts or service changes.

Refurbishment Oversight

• Lead container refurbishment programs, managing throughput, quality, and cost-effectiveness.
• Work with depot teams and contractors to ensure standards and turnaround times are met.
• Maintain a live refurbishment schedule with clear KPIs and reporting.

Scrap & Asset Disposal Management

• Manage the controlled removal and scrapping of containers at end-of-life.
• Maintain accurate records of scrapped assets for auditing and financial tracking.
• Monitor scrap volumes to assess lifecycle trends and cost efficiency.

Data & Reporting

• Ensure robust tracking of all container movements, refurbishments, and disposals.
• Report regularly on asset availability, stock health, and utilisation performance.
• Use data to support decisions on container lifecycle planning and investment.

Compliance & Corporate Attributes

• Adhere to company policies and procedures, including health and safety, environmental, and operational standards.
• Uphold corporate values such as integrity, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Foster collaborative relationships with internal departments and external suppliers.
• Drive sustainable practices across the container estate, supporting environmental and cost objectives.

Experience And Skills

• Proven experience in supply chain, logistics, asset management, or operations.
• Strong organisational and planning skills, with an ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Knowledge of container types (Skips, RoRos, etc.) and refurbishment processes is advantageous.
• Experience working with procurement and supplier relationships.
• Data-driven mindset with confidence in reporting and performance tracking.
• Excellent communication skills and stakeholder management experience.

Qualifications And Knowledge

• Strategic thinking and operational execution.
• Attention to detail and process discipline.
• Problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Collaborative leadership and teamwork.
• Commitment to health, safety, and environmental standards.

About You

About Us

Join us on the journey…

Over the past 30 years, Beauparc has grown and acquired businesses sharing similar values. We are a group of nearly 3000 people contributing to growth and success.

While Beauparc is the parent company of numerous brands, we share an ambitious vision. Our primary goal is to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our people and partners. We are safer together. We deliver customer resources responsibly, push innovation, and believe today’s good can be better tomorrow.

Beauparc is a resource recovery business committed to sustainability, safety, and customer satisfaction. Our journey depends on talented, passionate, and dedicated people striving for excellence.

Take the first step today and join us on this journey.

Beauparc values diversity and aims to attract a workforce that reflects the communities we serve.