Depot Manager

Aspion Search; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading metal recycling company seeks an experienced Depot Manager for their Sunderland operation. The role involves taking ownership of yard operations, managing stock records, and ensuring safety compliance. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in the metal recycling industry, strong leadership skills, and the ability to drive performance. The position offers a competitive salary of £50,000-£55,000 and benefits such as 25 days annual leave, a company pension, and healthcare benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 days annual leave + Bank Holiday

Company pension

Healthcare benefits

Career progression

Qualifications

• Proven experience within the metal recycling or scrap industry.
• Good IT literacy with the ability to use operational or yard management systems.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.

Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of yard operations, driving performance, efficiency, and safety.
• Manage and maintain accurate stock records, overseeing all incoming and outgoing materials.
• Lead, motivate, and develop a small team, building a positive culture.

Skills

Leadership and people management

Proactive attitude

IT literacy

Understanding financial performance

Job description

Depot Manager

Location: Sunderland

Salary: £50,000-£55,000 Monday to Friday

Hours: 07:00-16:00, Monday to Friday

Reference : DBYMAN-SUN

Are you an experienced yard or recycling professional looking for the next step in your career? Do you take pride in running an operation as if it were your own – driving performance, improving culture, and delivering results?

Aspion Search is proud to be partnering with a UK-leading metal recycling business seeking a Depot Manager to take ownership of their Sunderland operation. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is commercially aware, operationally strong, and passionate about leading people in a fast-moving, safety-critical environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of yard operations, driving performance, efficiency, and safety.
• Manage and maintain accurate stock records – overseeing all incoming and outgoing materials.
• Ensure quality control of materials throughout processing and dispatch.
• Oversee logistics and transport, ensuring smooth movement of materials.
• Maintain high standards of site security, housekeeping, and compliance.
• Support Health & Safety and Environmental initiatives within your area, working closely with the site H&S advisor.
• Understand and contribute to P&L performance, identifying opportunities for cost savings and efficiency improvements.
• Lead, motivate, and develop a small team – building a positive culture and improving retention.
• Work closely with head office (Cardiff) on operational systems, reporting, and business performance.

Requirements

Must-Haves

• Proven experience within the metal recycling or scrap industry.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• A proactive, self‑motivated attitude – able to make decisions and drive change independently.
• Good IT literacy with the ability to use operational or yard management systems.
• Commercially minded with an interest in understanding financial performance.

Desirable

• WAMITAB certification (or willingness to work towards it).
• Relevant tickets or licences for yard machinery or plant.
• Experience managing or supervising in a high-volume recycling environment.
• H&S or Environmental management awareness.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and company benefits
• Autonomy to shape and develop your yard operation
• Career progression within well established industry leader
• Support from a strong head office and leadership team
• 25 days annual leave + Bank Holiday
• Company pension
• Healthcare benefits

To Contact Direct:

Daniel Barnett

Senior Executive Consultant

0151 209 2050

[e-mail]