Metals & Engineering Recruitment

Depot Manager Location: Sunderland Salary: £50,000-£55,000 Monday to Friday Hours: 07:00-16:00, Monday to Friday Reference: ASPLIV 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 within the metal recycling or scrap industry. 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. Desirable WAMITAB certification (or willingness to work towards it). Relevant tickets or licences for yard mach 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 culture and improving retention. Work closely with head office (Cardiff) on operational systems, reporting, and business performance. Requirements Must-Haves Proven experience within the metal recycling or scrap industry. 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. 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 have been built around the importance of transparency, innovation, passion and collaboration. As such, we are committed to open communication and the protection of your privacy. We have updated our policies in line with new General Data Protection Regulation laws to make it easier for

FLT Warehouse Operative - Nights Salary Nights: £31,200 + QUARTERLY BONUS + OVERTIME AVAILABLE!! Reference: ASPLIV Shifts: Monday 19:00-06:30 /Tuesday to Thursday 19:30-06:30 + 1 in every 2 Sundays 00:00-06:00 (paid at time and a half - £20 per hour - this is included in the salary noted above) Do you have experience operating a Gas FLT Counterbalance truck? Are you looking for a full time permanent position? If so, I want to hear from you. Our client, a leading stockholder, is seeking a skilled Warehouse Operative to join their dynamic team. Responsibilities: - Efficiently and accurately handle incoming and outgoing goods, ensuring proper recording and labelling. - Operate a Forklift Truck (FLT) Counterbalance to move, stack, and arrange products within the warehouse. - Organise and maintain the warehouse to optimize storage space and ensure a safe working environment. - Picking and packing orders for dispatch, adhering to quality standards and delivery deadlines. - Conduct regular stock checks and maintain inventory accuracy. - Collaborate with team members and supervisors to meet operational goals and targets. - Comply with health and safety regulations, promoting a culture of safety within the warehouse. Requirements: - Valid FLT (Gas) Counterbalance Licence and experience is essential. Candidates without this license will not be considered for the role. Minimum of 2 years' experience. - Proven experience as a Warehouse Operative or similar role is highly advantageous. - Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced warehouse environment while maintaining attention to detail. - Strong organisational and time-management skills. - Physical fitness and ability to perform manual handling tasks. - Excellent communication skills and the ability to work well within a team. - Flexibility to work various shifts (days, afternoons, or nights) as required. Benefits: - Quarterly bonus - Opportunity to work with a reputable and forward-thinking company. - Potential for career growth and development within the organisation. - A supportive and collaborative work environment. If this sounds like the role for you please do not hesitate to reach out for more information. Alternatively if you are on the hunt for a new opportunity in the metals industry but this doesn't sound of interest to you, please do pop me a call as we support a number of great clients in the industry. To Contact Direct: Daniel Barnett Senior Executive Consultant daniel.barnett@aspion.co.uk At Aspion, our core values have been built around the importance of transparency, innovation, passion and collaboration. As such, we are committed to open communication and the protection of your privacy. We have updated our policies in line with new General Data Protection Regulation laws to make it easier for you to understand how we collect, store and handle your data - These can be viewed on our website.

Operations Manager Location: Lancashire Industry: Metal Recycling Job Type: Full Time, Permanent Our client, a UK-leading independent metal recycling business, is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to take ownership of daily yard operations and lead a team of 10. This is a hands-on management role focused on operational flow, workforce coordination, safety, and smooth communication across the site. Key Responsibilities: Overseeing and managing a team of 10 within a busy yard environment Acting as the central point of communication between the yard, transport team, management, and H&S Planning and coordinating material movement in and out of the yard Monitoring weekly throughput (currently 300-400 tonnes per week) Ensuring all prepared materials are accurately recorded Driving efficiencies, productivity, and safe working practices Maintaining high standards of environmental and health & safety compliance Supporting with FLT and grab operations when required Requirements: Previous experience working within a yard environment Proven experience managing or supervising a team Strong planning and communication skills Keen awareness of health & safety and the ability to ensure full compliance FLT or grab experience beneficial Package Details: Salary: £40,000-£50,000 depending on level of experience 22 days annual leave + bank holidays + Christmas shutdown Monday to Thursday: 08:00-17:00 / Friday: 08:00-15:30 Permanent, full-time role within a respected name in the industry. To Contact Direct: Daniel Barnett Senior Executive Consultant 0151 209 2050 daniel.barnett@aspion.co.uk At Aspion, our core values have been built around the importance of transparency, innovation, passion and collaboration. As such, we are committed to open communication and the protection of your privacy. We have updated our policies in line with new General Data Protection Regulation laws to make it easier for you to understand how we collect, store and handle your data - These can be viewed on our website.

The Project Engineer will support upcoming and live engineering projects, taking responsibility for both technical design work and project delivery support across the full project lifecycle. This is a hands-on engineering role where you will be actively involved in 3D CAD design as well as supporting project management, documentation, compliance, and quality activities. You'll work closely with design, manufacturing, compliance and project teams to ensure engineering solutions are practical, compliant, and delivered on time.

The Technical Service Coordinator will sit at the centre of the service and after-sales operation, acting as the link between customers, engineers, suppliers, and internal teams. This is an office-based role, but it's hands-on, technical, and varied, ideal for someone with an engineering background who enjoys coordination, customer interaction, and problem-solving.

As Project Manager, you'll take ownership of end-to-end projects, acting as the key point of contact for customers and internal teams. You'll work closely with engineering, commissioning, and installation teams to ensure projects are delivered smoothly, on time, and with clear communication throughout.

This is a high-impact technical sales role suited to someone confident in front of customers, commercially driven, and technically credible within HVAC or air handling environments.

The Press Brake Operator will work as part of a close-knit fabrication team, manufacturing precision components for bespoke engineering projects.