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Yard Operations Manager

Job Posted: a month ago

Salary: £ 45,000 - 45,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Chelmsford, Essex

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Job Description

All Square Recruitment is proud to represent a premier logistics provider with over 15 years of industry excellence. Our client delivers high-end supply chain solutions across air, sea, and road networks. They act as a strategic partner to global firms, specialising in complex cargo operations.

The Role

As the Yard Operations Manager, you will drive yard efficiency. This is a “lead from the front” role. You will ensure every piece of cargo—regardless of scale—is secured, lashed, and dispatched with absolute precision.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

  * Operational Leadership: Oversee the end-to-end flow of a busy technical yard. Maintain high throughput without compromising safety.

  * OOG Specialisation: Lead the expert loading and lashing of Out of Gauge (OOG) cargo. Use specialist equipment and custom casing solutions.

  * Strategic Planning: Create daily loading schedules. Optimise yard space and meet tight transport deadlines.

  * Financial Oversight: Take full P&L responsibility. Manage budgets, cost control, and resource allocation.

  * Team Management: Mentor a multi-disciplinary team. Foster a culture of high performance and accountability.

  * Health & Safety: Act as the site safety lead. Ensure strict adherence to Working at Height and heavy lifting protocols.

  * Systems Optimisation: Use robust systems to track inventory and operational KPI

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

  * Experience: Minimum 3 years as a Yard Operations Manager within technical logistics.

  * Heavy Machinery: Current licences for Reach Stackers and heavy-duty Forklifts (up to 16t).

  * Safety & Compliance: Valid Working at Height qualification. Proven track record in Health and Safety management.

  * Technical Skills: Deep knowledge of cargo securing, weight distribution, and bespoke timber casing.

  * Risk Management: Ability to assess and mitigate operational risks to prevent disruption.

Key Behaviours

  * Hands-on Leader: You demonstrate “best-in-class” standards on the ground, not just from an office.

  * Systems-Minded: You understand how digital systems and physical processes create a seamless workflow.

  * Resilient: You thrive in fast-paced environments where technical accuracy is vital.

Working Hours

Monday to Friday

8am till 5pm

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