Hands-On Site Manager: Yard & FLT Operations Lead

Areera; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

areera is seeking an experienced, hands-on Site Manager to lead a new yard operation in Stanton, Bury St Edmunds. You will own day-to-day running, manage inbound deliveries, FLT operations and ensure safety and efficiency on site.

The role requires practical, hands-on leadership, good organisational skills and the ability to work with head office and external hauliers as the operation grows.

Qualifications

• Experience in yard or site management.
• Strong leadership of teams and day-to-day operations.
• Proficiency operating counterbalance FLTs and clamp trucks.
• Solid knowledge of workplace health and safety in industrial settings.
• Experience coordinating deliveries and materials handling.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day running of a busy outdoor yard.
• Oversee high volumes of inbound fridge deliveries and coordinate with hauliers.
• Operate FLTs and clamp trucks as required.
• Maximise yard space and manage stock movements.
• Ensure site health and safety procedures are followed and staff trained.
• Recruit, supervise and manage staff, set clear expectations.
• Communicate with head office and external partners regularly.
• Identify efficiency improvements in yard processes.

Skills

Yard management

Team leadership

FLT operation

Health & safety

Logistics coordination

Recruitment

Tools

Counterbalance FLTs

Job description

areera is seeking an experienced, hands-on Site Manager to lead a new yard operation in Stanton, Bury St Edmunds. You will own day-to-day running, manage inbound deliveries, FLT operations and ensure safety and efficiency on site.

The role requires practical, hands-on leadership, good organisational skills and the ability to work with head office and external hauliers as the operation grows.