Yard Operations Team Leader

TN United Kingdom; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a Yard Operations Team Leader to oversee site operations in Bury St Edmunds. This role involves managing yard organization, ensuring safety compliance, and providing exceptional customer service. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills and a thorough understanding of health and safety regulations. With a focus on staff development and operational efficiency, this position offers a dynamic work environment. The company is committed to professional growth and offers competitive benefits, making it a great opportunity for those looking to advance their careers in a supportive setting.

Benefits

Day shifts, Monday to Friday

Training and professional development

Free onsite parking

Uniform and PPE provided

Employee discounts and benefits

Electric vehicle salary scheme

Discounted vehicle parts

Employee Vodafone discounts

Paid volunteering days

Competitive salary and pension contributions

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and team management skills are essential.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations is crucial for this role.

Responsibilities

• Monitor yard organization and ensure safe vehicle movements.
• Manage staff training and coordinate with environmental agencies.

Skills

Leadership skills

Team management

Knowledge of health and safety regulations

Rough terrain forklift license

Basic literacy and numeracy

Education

Mechanical qualification

Metal recycling qualification

Vehicle maintenance qualification

Job description

Yard Operations Team Leader

We are seeking a Yard Operations Team Leader to manage and oversee site operations at our site in Red Lodge, Bury St Edmunds, ensuring compliance with policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor yard organisation, vehicle flow, and site housekeeping
• Ensure safe loading, unloading, and vehicle movements
• Ensure tasks are completed to standard and on time
• Provide excellent customer service to clients and suppliers
• Maintain health & safety standards and site security
• Manage staff, including leave, sickness, training, and safety equipment
• Respond to site call outs and resolve issues
• Order fuel and stationary supplies
• Support recruitment and staff development
• Coordinate with environmental agencies
• Arrange training courses, including forklift operation
• Manage financial aspects of the site
• Complete incident reports and maintain safety equipment
• Conduct weekly site checks and maintain records
• Assist in maintaining ISO27001 registration

Candidate Requirements:

• Leadership skills and team management
• Full driving license
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations
• Rough terrain forklift license
• Basic literacy and numeracy
• Mechanical, metal recycling, or vehicle maintenance qualification (advantageous)

We Offer:

• Day shifts, Monday to Friday
• Training and professional development
• Free onsite parking
• Uniform and PPE provided
• Employee discounts and benefits
• Electric vehicle salary scheme
• Discounted vehicle parts
• Employee Vodafone discounts
• Paid volunteering days
• Competitive salary and pension contributions

This role requires satisfactory DBS, finance, right to work, and reference checks.

About Us:

SYNETIQ Ltd., part of IAA Holdings, LLC, is a leading vehicle salvage and recycling company in the UK, committed to innovation, compliance, and delivering value to customers.