Site Manager

Areera; Bury St Edmunds; Presencial; GBP 41.000 - 50.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

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.

Formación

• 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.

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Conocimientos

Yard management

Team leadership

FLT operation

Health & safety

Logistics coordination

Recruitment

Herramientas

Counterbalance FLTs

Descripción del empleo

Location: Stanton, Bury St Edmunds
Salary: Up to £45,000 per annum
Contract: Full-time, Permanent

About areera

areera is a growing UK recycling business specialising in the collection, handling and recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE), including televisions, fridges and other electrical appliances.

We are now looking for an experienced, hands‑on Site Manager to take responsibility for our new yard operation in Stanton, Bury St Edmunds.

What we're looking for

We are looking for someone who can take ownership of the site from the outset, establish good working practices and build a safe, efficient and well‑organised operation.

The site will initially focus on receiving and storing end‑of‑life fridges awaiting recycling. This is currently a storage‑only operation, with the potential to develop into a more involved recycling facility in the future.

You will be responsible for managing a busy outdoor yard, overseeing high volumes of inbound fridge deliveries, managing the FLT operation and ensuring the site runs safely and efficiently.

This is very much a hands‑on management role. You will need to be comfortable getting involved in the day‑to‑day operation, operating counterbalance FLTs and clamp trucks when required, as well as managing the team and keeping everything running smoothly.

This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to take ownership of a new site, establish high operational standards and help develop the operation as the business grows.

The Role

Managing the day‑to‑day running of a busy outdoor yard operation, ensuring the operation runs safely and efficiently.

Overseeing high volumes of inbound deliveries of end‑of‑life fridges for recycling and coordinating with hauliers and the transport team.

Managing the FLT operation and operating counterbalance FLTs and clamp trucks as required.

Maximising yard space, managing stock movements and ensuring the site is kept organised and maintained to a high standard.

Taking responsibility for health and safety on site, ensuring procedures are followed, instructions are clearly communicated and staff receive the necessary training.

Ensuring appropriate PPE is provided and worn and that safe working practices are maintained.

Recruiting, supervising and managing staff, setting clear expectations and maintaining performance and safety standards.

Coordinating staffing requirements and liaising with recruitment agencies where necessary.

Maintaining regular communication with head office, providing updates on site operations, staffing and any operational issues.

Identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, safety and yard processes.

Supporting the future development of the site as the operation expands.

About You

We are looking for someone with previous experience managing a busy yard or similar operational environment who is confident taking responsibility for people, deliveries, FLT operations and site safety.

You will need to be practical, organised and comfortable working in a hands‑on outdoor environment.

Experience

Previous experience in yard management, site management or a similar operational role.

Experience managing teams, setting standards and overseeing day‑to‑day performance.

The ability and experience to operate counterbalance FLTs and clamp trucks.

A strong understanding of workplace health and safety, particularly within yard, warehouse or industrial environments.

Experience coordinating deliveries, vehicle movements and materials handling.

Good organisational skills, with the ability to manage a busy operation and respond to changing priorities.

A proactive, practical approach and a willingness to get involved in the day‑to‑day operation.

The confidence to make decisions, resolve operational issues and take ownership of the site.

Good communication skills and the ability to work closely with head office, transport teams and external hauliers.

Experience assessing or training FLT drivers would be advantageous, as would previous experience in recycling, waste management, logistics or materials handling.

If you enjoy a hands‑on management role, know how to run a busy yard and want the opportunity to make a real difference as part of a growing business, we would be keen to hear from you.