Depot Manager

Salary/Rate:£50k - 55k per year
Working Options:On-site
Job type:Permanent
Town/City:Sunderland
County:Tyne and Wear
Specialism:Metals & Engineering
Job ref:DEPOTMAN-DB
Post Date:February 4, 2026
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Daniel Barnett

Daniel Barnett

Senior Executive Recruitment Consultant

About the Role

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

0151 209 2050

daniel.barnett@aspion.co.uk

 

At Aspion, our core values are built around transparency, innovation, passion, and collaboration. We are committed to open communication and the protection of your privacy. Please visit our website to view our latest GDPR and data protection policies.

 

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