Assistant Area Operational Manager
About Our Opportunity
We're looking for a commercially minded and operationally focused Regional Non-Ferrous Operations Manager to join our growing team.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with experience in the recycling, metals or heavy industrial sector who enjoys building relationships, improving performance and making a real impact across multiple sites.
Working closely with the Non-Ferrous Area Manager, you'll support the commercial and operational success of our regional Non-Ferrous depots. From purchasing and production through to quality, compliance and customer service, you'll play a key role in driving consistency, improving efficiency and supporting profitable growth.
If you're passionate about continuous improvement, thrive in a fast-paced environment and want to be part of a business that values safety, teamwork and innovation, we'd love to hear from you.
What You'll Be Doing
As part of our regional non-ferrous team, you'll:
Support the commercial performance of our depots by monitoring purchasing activity, margins, operational costs and market trends.
Work closely with depot teams to ensure materials are purchased, graded, and processed to the highest standards while meeting customer specifications.
Help coordinate regional stock management, forward sales, and export activity to maximise value and improve stock turnover.
Analyse operational and commercial data, producing reports that identify trends, opportunities, and areas for improvement.
Support the efficient operation of processing plants, ensuring equipment is utilised effectively and production targets are achieved.
Promote a strong culture of health, safety, environmental compliance, and operational excellence across all sites.
Assist with monthly and quarterly stocktakes, quality control processes and operational audits.
Build strong relationships with Depot General Managers, commercial teams, logistics, customers, and other key stakeholders.
Support the development of non-ferrous knowledge across the region by coaching colleagues, sharing best practice and identifying training opportunities.
Contribute to regional business reviews, commercial planning and continuous improvement initiatives that support the long-term success of the business.
About You
We're looking for someone who is commercially aware, operationally driven, and passionate about delivering results.
You'll ideally have:
Experience within the metal recycling, waste, manufacturing, or another heavy industrial environment.
A good understanding of non-ferrous metals or transferable experience within a similar operational or commercial role.
Knowledge of mobile plant and fixed processing equipment.
Commercial awareness with an understanding of purchasing, margins, and export markets.
The ability to analyse operational and financial data to support decision-making.
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with the confidence to influence colleagues at all levels.
Strong organisational, planning, and problem-solving abilities.
A proactive and self-motivated approach with a keen eye for detail.
A commitment to delivering outstanding customer service and maintaining the highest standards of safety and compliance.
Flexibility to travel regularly between sites and support operational requirements across the region.