Steels Manager
Arco Recruitment Ltd
Our client is looking for an experienced, organised and safety-focused Steels Manager to oversee and lead steel operations.
This is a key role responsible for managing teams across design, production and administration.
The successful candidate will bring strong operational expertise, excellent people management skills and a hands-on approach to stock control, yard operations and continuous improvement.
Main Responsibilities
- Oversee the day-to-day running of the steels yard.
- Ensure the safe and compliant operation of lifting equipment and mechanical plant, including cranes, forklifts and telehandlers.
- Maintain stock accuracy through regular stock checks, physical inventory support, effective stock location management and timely reporting of discrepancies.
- Coordinate the safe loading, securing and dispatch of steel products in line with transport regulations, load restraint requirements and company procedures.
- Maintain a clean, organised and safe yard environment.
- Handle customer queries, complaints, and escalations professionally
- Working closely with sales, branch and transport teams.
- Complete and review all relevant documentation and digital records accurately.
- Implement, monitor and enforce health & safety procedures
- Plan labour and resource requirements effectively
- Carry out any additional duties reasonably requested
- Previous experience within steel, metals distribution, construction, builders’ merchants or a similar materials-based environment
- Proven experience supervising or managing a team
- Strong understanding of safe manual handling, load securing and correct storage procedures for steel products.
- Experience operating or coordinating mechanical handling equipment safely.
- In-depth knowledge of EN 1090 Execution Class 2
- Experience working with RWCs
- Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail and the ability to prioritise workload in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
- Managing or supporting external audits.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Good literacy and numeracy skills
- Strong commitment to promoting and adhering to company health & safety standards.
- Practical, hands-on attitude with a willingness to support yard duties when required
Salary: £60,000 - £70,000 DOE + Car Allowance / Company Car, Laptop and Mobile Phone
Training and development opportunities
Comprehensive induction and ongoing support
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