Container Manager

About the RoleLocation: Leeds, Sheffield, Manchester or BromboroughAbout The Role:The purpose of the Container Manager role is to ensure the effective and efficient management of container assets across their full lifecycle — from procurement and mobilisation to refurbishment and end-of-life disposal. This role is critical in supporting operational readiness by maintaining optimal stock levels, coordinating internal container movements, and delivering 100% service mobilisation. The Container Manager works collaboratively with procurement, logistics, and depot teams to align container availability with business demand while upholding corporate standards in safety, compliance, sustainability, and service delivery while upholding corporate standards in safety, compliance, sustainability, and service delivery.The Container Manager is responsible for overseeing the end-to-end lifecycle of all container assets across the business. This includes sourcing new containers in line with business demand, managing internal stock movements to ensure seamless mobilisation, overseeing refurbishment programs, and controlling end-of-life processes including scrappage. The role requires strong coordination with procurement, operations, and depot teams to ensure asset availability, condition, and compliance are maintained at optimal levels to support service excellence.Key Accountabilities:Container Supply Chain ManagementCollaborate with Procurement to source containers in line with operational forecasts and mobilisation plansMonitor lead times and supplier performance to ensure timely delivery aligned with business demandSupport strategic planning of container stock levels across regions/sitesInternal Stock Control and MobilisationManage internal movements of containers between depots to meet service requirementsMaintain visibility of container availability and condition across the estateEnsure container allocation supports 100% mobilisation of new contracts or service changesRefurbishment OversightLead container refurbishment programs, managing throughput, quality, and cost-effectivenessWork with depot teams and contractors to ensure standards and turnaround times are metMaintain a live refurbishment schedule with clear KPIs and reportingScrap and Asset Disposal ManagementManage the controlled removal and scrapping of containers at end-of-lifeMaintain accurate records of scrapped assets for auditing and financial trackingMonitor scrap volumes to assess lifecycle trends and cost efficiencyData and ReportingEnsure robust tracking of all container movements, refurbishments, and disposalsReport regularly on asset availability, stock health, and utilisation performanceUse data to support decisions on container lifecycle planning and investmentCompliance and Corporate AttributesAdhere to company policies and procedures, including health and safety, environmental, and operational standardsUphold corporate values including integrity, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvementFoster collaborative working relationships with internal departments and external suppliersDrive sustainable practices across the container estate, supporting environmental and cost objectivesExperience and Skills:Proven experience in supply chain, logistics, asset management, or operationsStrong organisational and planning skills, with an ability to manage multiple prioritiesKnowledge of container types (Skips, RoRos, etc.) and refurbishment processes is advantageousExperience working with procurement and supplier relationshipsData-driven mindset with confidence in reporting and performance trackingExcellent communication skills and stakeholder management experienceQualifications and Knowledge:Strategic thinking and operational executionAttention to detail and process disciplineProblem-solving and decision-makingCollaborative leadership and teamworkCommitment to health, safety, and environmental standardsAbout UsJoin us on the journey…..Over the past 30 years, Beauparc has continued to grow and acquire businesses that all share a very similar vision and set of values. We’re now a group of almost 3000 people, all contributing to that growth and success.Whilst Beauparc is the parent company to numerous brands, we all share an ambitious vision for the future. Our primary goal is to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our people and connected partners is front and centre. As a team, we’re safer together. We deliver our customers with a partnership approach to managing their resources responsibly.We constantly push the boundaries of innovation. What’s good today can be better tomorrow.

Beauparc is not just a company, it’s a resource recovery business. Over the past three decades we’ve grown and diversified significantly, we believe that great leadership is rooted in strong values.As leaders within this industry, we’re committed to shaping a better future for our friends, families and communities.Our philosophy remains unchanged, balancing customer satisfaction with environmentally sustainable practices.Exceptional customer service, and unwavering dedication to sustainability are the cornerstones of our business.Our journey is dependent upon talented, passionate, and dedicated people that constantly strive and challenge each other for better outcomes.Take the first step today and join us on the journey……….Beauparc aims to attract and retain a skilled and diverse workforce that best represents the talent available in the communities in which our assets are located and our employees reside.(DEandI Policy ..... full job details .....