About us

At Momentum Consulting, we are proud to partner with a leading name in recycling and industrial services to recruit an experienced Yard Manager for a busy, high-volume site. This hands-on role is key to driving site performance, safety, compliance, and team development within a business that values innovation and continuous improvement. You'll lead daily operations, coordinate people and equipment, and keep everything running safely and efficiently. We're after a clear communicator and strong, on-the-ground leader who thrives in fast-paced environments and knows how to build high-performing teams.

Benefits

· Competitive salary on offers $120,000 + 11.5% superannuation

· Full-time and permanent position

· Fully maintained company vehicle, phone and laptop provided for business use

· Immediate start available, with full training and onboarding support

· Genuine opportunities for career growth, development, and progression within the organisation

About the role

As Yard Manager, you'll lead a team of operators and site staff to ensure all yard activities from material intake to transport are carried out safely, efficiently, and in line with regulatory and company standards.

Your responsibilities will include:

· Managing daily yard operations across equipment, labour, and material movement

· Ensuring strict compliance with health, safety and environmental requirements

· Leading, mentoring, and supporting yard staff to achieve performance goals

· Overseeing procurement, intake and classification of scrap materials (ferrous and non-ferrous)

· Working closely with transport teams to coordinate dispatch and loadout

· Monitoring site productivity, identifying improvement opportunities, and reducing waste

· Supporting budgeting, cost tracking, and reporting

To be successful, you will possess the following

· Demonstrated experience in yard, plant, or operations management within recycling, logistics, or heavy industry (highly desirable)

· Strong knowledge of ferrous and non-ferrous materials, including processing and classification

· Solid understanding of WHS regulations, including Chain of Responsibility compliance

· Proven leadership skills with the ability to manage, mentor, and develop high-performing teams

· Proficient in MS Office and yard management systems, with strong reporting and planning capabilities

· Detail-oriented, resilient under pressure, and committed to continuous improvement and safety excellence

Momentum is innovative, results-driven & customer focused. Our experienced consultants go out of their way to deliver effective recruitment solutions for both clients & candidates. Whether it be one off-hires, bulk recruitment, onsite workforce management or large vendor management models.

How to Apply

If this sounds like an opportunity you would be interested in, make sure to APPLY today.

For any questions or a confidential discussion, feel free to reach out to: Contact Antony or Kelly on: (08) 6186 0327 or via email: momentumperth@momentumconsulting.com.au.

Momentum is extremely passionate about providing equal employment opportunity for all. We are committed to diversity and an inclusive workforce. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People are encouraged to apply.