Yard And Operations Manager

Position

Noble Recruiting are currently recruiting a confident and experienced Yard / Operations Manager to join our friendly and proactive Client on the outskirts of Chelmsford, Essex. Due to the nature of our roles, candidates must be a UK Resident residing within the local area. Please note we cannot offer visa sponsorship for overseas candidates.

• Permanent, Full-time position
• Hours:
  
  8am - 5pm - weekdays
• Free parking on site
• There is a great package which will be detailed at initial interview stage with Noble Recruiting.

• Oversee the end-to-end flow of a busy technical yard, ensuring high throughput without compromising quality or safety.
• Lead the expert loading, securing, and lashing of Out of Gauge cargo, utilising specialist equipment and custom casing solutions.
• Full P&L responsibility for yard operations, including budget management, cost control, and resource allocation.
• Mentor and manage a multi-disciplinary team, fostering a culture of accountability and high performance.
• Act as the primary lead for site safety, ensuring strict adherence to Working at Height regulations and heavy lifting protocols.
• Implement and maintain robust systems to track inventory, throughput, and operational KPIs.

• Confident and outgoing individual.
• Previous experience in a similar role is essential from a groupage/freight background.
• Ability to identify, assess and mitigate operational and safety risk to prevent incidents and minimise disruptions.
• Excellent communication and problem‑solving skills.
• Able to communicate in a clear, concise, and logical manner both verbally and written.
• Comfortable working in a fast paced, high‑pressure environment where technical accuracy is non‑negotiable.
• Good time management skills.
• Driver with own transport is essential due to the location of the external site.
• UK resident and the right to work in the UK.

Important Notice:
Noble Recruiting Limited, based in Billericay, Essex, is an equal opportunities employer. With over 17 years of industry experience, we specialise in both permanent recruitment and the provision of temporary workers. By submitting your application, you consent to the processing of your personal data by Noble Recruiting Limited. For further details on how we manage applicant data, please refer to our Privacy Policy available on our website.

Application Status:
Due to the high volume of applications received, we regret that if you do not hear from us within 14 days, your application has not been successful on this occasion.