Yard Operations Manager

Bennett & Game Recruitment Ltd.; Stratford-upon-Avon; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Bennett & Game Recruitment Ltd is seeking a hands-on Yard Operations Manager near Evesham, Worcestershire. You’ll lead day-to-day yard operations on a busy waste and recycling site, supervise 8–9 yard staff and operate heavy plant when needed. Salary Circa £60,000, Monday–Friday, roughly 6:30am–4:30pm, with a long-term hands-on management track.

The role rewards practical, mechanical expertise with a bias for operational excellence and quick problem solving on site.

Qualifications

• Experience in plant, waste, recycling, aggregates or similar heavy machinery environment.
• Strong practical/mechanical understanding of heavy plant and machinery.
• Experience operating heavy plant such as excavators, loading shovels or similar machinery.
• Comfortable taking a hands-on approach rather than being purely office-based.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the yard and ensure the site runs efficiently.
• Manage and support a team of approximately 8-9 yard-based employees.
• Oversee machine operators and ensure plant is being operated safely and effectively.
• Operate site machinery when required to support the wider team and maintain operations.
• Coordinate servicing, maintenance and repairs across the site's plant and machinery.
• Identify mechanical issues and assist with troubleshooting and repairs where required.
• Work alongside existing workshop and maintenance support.
• Arrange and order parts and ensure maintenance requirements are dealt with promptly.
• Help manage day-to-day operational issues, including staff and machinery requirements.
• Work closely with the wider management team to maintain a safe and productive working environment.

Skills

Hands-on leadership

Heavy plant operation

Team supervision

Mechanical background

Job description

Yard Operations Manager

Location: Near Evesham, Worcestershire

Salary: Circa £60,000

Overview

Our client is seeking a hands-on Yard Operations Manager to take responsibility for the day-to-day running of a busy waste and recycling site. This is a practical management position suited to someone with a strong mechanical plant background who is comfortable overseeing operations while also getting involved on the ground when required. The ideal candidate may currently be working as a Senior Plant Operator, Plant Supervisor or similar and be looking to take the next step in their career.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the yard and ensure the site runs efficiently.
• Manage and support a team of approximately 8-9 yard-based employees.
• Oversee machine operators and ensure plant is being operated safely and effectively.
• Operate site machinery when required to support the wider team and maintain operations.
• Coordinate servicing, maintenance and repairs across the site's plant and machinery.
• Identify mechanical issues and assist with troubleshooting and repairs where required.
• Work alongside existing workshop and maintenance support.
• Arrange and order parts and ensure maintenance requirements are dealt with promptly.
• Help manage day-to-day operational issues, including staff and machinery requirements.
• Work closely with the wider management team to maintain a safe and productive working environment.

Requirements

• Previous experience within a plant, waste, recycling, aggregates or similar heavy machinery environment.
• Strong practical/mechanical understanding of heavy plant and machinery.
• Experience operating heavy plant such as excavators, loading shovels or similar machinery.
• Comfortable taking a hands-on approach rather than being purely office-based.
• Experience overseeing or supervising a team would be advantageous.
• Good understanding of plant maintenance, repairs and servicing requirements.
• Organised and capable of taking ownership of day-to-day yard operations.
• Ideally based within a reasonable commuting distance of Evesham.

Salary & Benefits

• Circa £60,000 depending on experience, with flexibility for the right candidate.
• Monday-Friday, approximately 6:30am-4:30pm.
• Long-term opportunity within a hands-on management position.