Yard Operations Manager

Yard Operations Manager, Chelmsford, Essex

£40,000 - £45,000 per annum

Permanent, Full-Time

Noble Recruiting are currently recruiting an experienced Yard Operations Manager to join a well-established logistics and technical operations business based in Chelmsford, Essex. This is a permanent, full-time position working Monday to Friday, 8 am to 5 pm, offering long-term stability and the opportunity to take full operational ownership of a busy yard environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the end-to-end flow of a high-volume technical yard, ensuring efficiency, safety and quality standards are consistently maintained
• Lead the loading, securing and lashing of Out of Gauge cargo using specialist equipment and bespoke casing solutions
• Take full P&L responsibility for yard operations including budget management, cost control and resource planning
• Manage, mentor and develop a multi-disciplinary operations team
• Act as site lead for health and safety, ensuring compliance with Working at Height regulations and heavy lifting protocols
• Implement and maintain operational systems to track inventory, throughput and key performance indicators
• Identify, assess and mitigate operational risks to minimise disruption

Key Requirements

• Proven experience as a Yard Manager, Operations Manager or similar logistics leadership role
• Strong understanding of heavy lifting, Out of Gauge cargo and yard-based logistics operations
• Experience managing budgets and operational costs
• Excellent leadership and team management skills
• Strong communication and problem-solving ability
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-pressure technical environment
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Driver with own transport desirable due to location

This is an excellent opportunity for a senior logistics professional seeking a leadership role in Chelmsford with full operational responsibility.