Senior Pallet Manager

The Best Connection Group; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime

Sat mornings

Job summary

The Best Connection are recruiting for a Senior Pallet Manager at a major recycling and manufacturing site in Birmingham. The role reports to the Operations Manager and focuses on safe, efficient pallet yard operations, health and safety, housekeeping, and performance support.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years in pallet yard environments, must hold a valid FLT Counterbalance Licence, and show strong communication skills and a proactive, safety-conscious mindset.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years in a pallet yard environment.
• Valid FLT Counterbalance Licence.
• Strong understanding of pallet production, repair, recycling or yard operations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong health & safety awareness.
• Reliable with a stable work history.
• Bucket Loader Licence is desirable.
• Previous supervisory, team leader or management experience.
• Background in timber, recycling, waste management or manufacturing environments.
• Customer-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Safe and efficient running of the pallet yard alongside the Operations Manager.
• Escalate operational issues requiring management approval.
• Ensure health & safety walks are completed and documented.
• Maintain high housekeeping standards in the pallet department.
• Monitor and record FLT daily checks.
• Report FLT faults and defects to maintenance.
• Support productivity and performance across the department.
• Lead by example and promote a positive working culture.
• Ensure personnel wear and maintain the correct PPE.
• Carry out any other duties commensurate with the role.

Skills

FLT Counterbalance

Pallet yard ops

Health & Safety

Communication

Tools

Bucket Loader Licence

Job description

Senior Pallet Manager

£14.50 - £17.50 per hour DOE
12-Week Temp to Perm Opportunity
Monday to Thursday: 07:00 - 16:00
Friday: 07:00 - 15:00
Overtime Available | Occasional Saturday Mornings (06:00 - 10:00)

The Best Connection are currently recruiting for an experienced Senior Pallet Manager on behalf of our well-established client, a leading recycling and manufacturing business based in Birmingham.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing organisation and play a key role in the day-to-day running of the pallet yard. Reporting directly to the Operations Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining operational efficiency, health & safety standards, housekeeping, and supporting the overall performance of the department.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsibility for the safe and efficient running of the pallet yard alongside the Operations Manager.
• Escalating operational issues and concerns requiring management approval.
• Ensuring health & safety walks are completed and documented.
• Maintaining high housekeeping standards throughout the pallet department.
• Monitoring and ensuring FLT daily checks are completed and recorded.
• Reporting FLT faults and defects to the maintenance team.
• Supporting productivity and operational performance across the department.
• Leading by example and promoting a positive working culture.
• Ensuring all personnel wear and maintain the correct PPE.
• Carrying out any other duties commensurate with the role.

Candidate Requirements

Essential

Minimum 3-5 years' experience working within a pallet yard environment

Valid FLT Counterbalance Licence

Strong understanding of pallet production, repair, recycling or yard operations

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Strong problem-solving ability

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Flexible and adaptable approach to changing business needs

Strong health & safety awareness

Reliable with a stable work history

Desirable

Bucket Loader Licence

Previous supervisory, team leader or management experience

Background within timber, recycling, waste management or manufacturing environments

Customer-focused approach

The Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate will be a confident and motivated individual with a hands-on approach to leadership. They will be fair but firm, highly organised, able to adapt to changing priorities and capable of maintaining high operational standards in a busy pallet yard environment.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to join a well-established and growing business with genuine long-term prospects.

The Best Connection is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.