Senior Pallet Yard Lead — FLT & Safety (Temp→Perm)

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

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.