Depot Manager
Location: Sunderland
Salary: £50,000-£55,000 per annum
Hours: 07:00-16:00, Monday to Friday
Reference: DBYMAN-SUN
Are you an experienced yard or recycling professional looking for the next step in your career?
Do you take pride in running an operation as if it were your own – driving performance, improving culture, and delivering results?
Aspion Search is proud to be partnering with a UK-leading metal recycling business seeking a Depot Manager to take ownership of their Sunderland operation. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is commercially aware, operationally strong, and passionate about leading people in a fast-moving, safety-critical environment.
Key Responsibilities
Take full ownership of yard operations, driving performance, efficiency, and safety.
Manage and maintain accurate stock records – overseeing all incoming and outgoing materials.
Ensure quality control of materials throughout processing and dispatch.
Oversee logistics and transport, ensuring smooth movement of materials.
Maintain high standards of site security, housekeeping, and compliance.
Support Health & Safety and Environmental initiatives within your area, working closely with the site H&S advisor.
Understand and contribute to P&L performance, identifying opportunities for cost savings and efficiency improvements.
Lead, motivate, and develop a small team – building a positive culture and improving retention.
Work closely with head office (Cardiff) on operational systems, reporting, and business performance.
Requirements
Must-Haves
Proven experience working in an outdoor environment, such as recycling, timber, quarry, or similar industries.
Strong leadership and people management skills.
A proactive, self-motivated attitude – able to make decisions and drive change independently.
Good IT literacy with the ability to use operational or yard management systems.
Commercially minded with an interest in understanding financial performance.
Good understanding of environmental policies
Desirable
WAMITAB certification (or willingness to work towards it).
Relevant tickets or licences for yard machinery or plant.
Experience managing or supervising in a high-volume recycling environment.
H&S or Environmental management awareness.
Benefits
Competitive salary and company benefits
Autonomy to shape and develop your yard operation
Career progression within well established industry leader
Support from a strong head office and leadership team
25 days annual leave + Bank Holiday
Company pension
Healthcare benefits
To Contact Direct:
Daniel Barnett
Senior Executive Consultant
(phone number removed)
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