Yard Operations Lead - Safety, Scheduling and Logistics

AMA Admin; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

AMA Admin in East London seeks an experienced Yard Foreman to oversee the safe, day-to-day operation of a busy metal recycling yard. This hands-on role coordinates vehicles, materials and staff to keep inbound and outbound loads on schedule.

You will work closely with directors to maintain high standards across the yard, enforce PPE and site safety rules, and provide clear direction to the yard team in a fast-paced operation.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within scrap metal, recycling, heavy industry or a comparable yard environment is essential.
• Experience coordinating employees, drivers, workloads or daily operational priorities.
• Strong understanding of how vehicles, materials and pedestrians should safely move through a busy yard.
• Good knowledge of workplace transport and yard health & safety.
• Experience supervising container loading and HGV movements is advantageous.
• Previous experience in a public-facing scrap-metal or recycling operation is desirable.
• Recognised banksman or traffic-marshal training is highly desirable.
• Forklift or relevant mobile-plant qualifications are advantageous.
• First-aid training is beneficial.
• Confident giving clear, constructive instructions and maintaining standards.
• Comfortable dealing with difficult conversations and resolving disagreements professionally.
• Strong organisational skills

Responsibilities

• Coordinate scheduled inbound and outbound loads, vehicles, drivers, loading areas and yard personnel.
• Keep collections, deliveries and container-loading operations running to schedule.
• Communicate delays, conflicts and changing priorities promptly.
• Control vehicle and pedestrian movements across the site.
• Manage the customer and trader drop-off area safely and professionally.
• Direct reversing and manoeuvring vehicles where authorised and safe to do so.
• Ensure drivers understand and follow the site traffic plan.
• Maintain an active overview of all sections of the yard.
• Identify and address untidy, congested or potentially unsafe areas.
• Allocate housekeeping and operational tasks to yard employees.
• Provide clear instructions and follow up to ensure work is completed to the required standard.
• Support yard operations directly where additional assistance is required.
• Coordinate priorities between the weighbridge, yard operatives, machine operators, drivers and management.
• Ensure materials are placed in the correct areas and prepared for processing or dispatch.
• Enforce site rules consistently, including PPE and high-visibility clothing requirements.
• Challenge unsafe behaviour calmly and confidently.
• Stop vehicle movements or other work where there is an immediate safety concern.
• Maintain safe separation between vehicles, employees, customers and members of the public.
• Deal with drivers, traders and members of the public in a firm but professional manner.
• Record and report incidents, near misses, delays and repeated breaches of site rules.
• Lead by example in safety, housekeeping, punctuality and professional conduct.

Skills

Yard supervision

Safety leadership

Vehicle coordination

Staff coordination

Traffic management

Job description

AMA Admin in East London seeks an experienced Yard Foreman to oversee the safe, day-to-day operation of a busy metal recycling yard. This hands-on role coordinates vehicles, materials and staff to keep inbound and outbound loads on schedule.

You will work closely with directors to maintain high standards across the yard, enforce PPE and site safety rules, and provide clear direction to the yard team in a fast-paced operation.