Yard Manager Location: Sunderland Salary: £50,000-£55,000 Monday to Friday 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 Yard 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 cultur...