Yard Manager

2 weeks ago


Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom VEKA Recycling Limited Full time

Please note this is a shift pattern of 6:30am - 14:30pm

VEKA Recycling is an industry leader in recycling 'end of life' uPVC windows and doors, offering a reliable, cost-effective and long-term service that you can depend on. We work with window fabricators and installers, as well as waste companies throughout the UK to ensure that valuable uPVC material is not lost to landfill.

We use our innovative recycling process to close the loop on uPVC recycling. This means that old windows and doors can be recycled and extruded into new windows and doors that boast the same standard of quality as the ones previous.

We are committed to the sustainability of our environment. We have worked meticulously to ensure that every stage of our closed loop process is an environmentally friendly as possible. This is what separates VEKA from the competition.

Main Purpose:

  • Supervise the safe operation of the Yard activities, Including incoming and outgoing loads.
  • Book in and out material via the weighbridge
  • Optimise team performance to ensure a smooth operation to support the business needs.
  • Manage stock levels in accordance with environmental storage regulations.

Responsibilities:

  • Deliver daily requirements to the team through daily briefs.
  • Develop and encourage team members to achieve the business goals.
  • Develop an environment for continuous improvement throughout the department, reporting progress and tracking improvements.
  • Ensure all equipment is operated safely, in line with company SOP's and manufacturer guidance.
  • Maintain and report stock levels, to the site management team.
  • Support initiatives to ensure minimal waste and improve housekeeping during operation.
  • Ensure team adherence to SOPs, minimise variability and Seek out SOP improvements.

Person Specification

Essential

  • FLT B1 licence
  • Computer skills with an understanding of Word, Excel and Outlook.
  • 360' crane – desirable
  • Telehandlers - desirable

Required Knowledge

  • Team Leadership background, in either yard supervision or a production environment – 12 months minimum.
  • The ability to communicate clearly both written and verbal.
  • Basic computer skills with an understanding of Word, Excel and Outlook.

Personal Attributes

  • Passionate about continuous improvement
  • Self-starter who likes to take proactive initiative.
  • Excellent timekeeping and attendance
  • Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
  • Display both a sense of urgency and a positive can-do attitude
  • Strong attention to detail

In addition to your normal duties you may, from time to time, be required to undertake additional or other duties as necessary to meet the needs of the business.



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