RHODIUM CONSULTING LIMITED
Yard Manager
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Job Ref: JR1978
Job title: Yard Manager
Location: Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire
Salary: £38K - £42K basic + bonus OTE up to £46,200 per annum
Industry: Construction / Civil Engineering / Plant Hire
Job type: Full time, permanent
Hours: Full-Time, Monday to Friday, 07:30am - 4:30pm
About the Company
Our client is one of the UK's largest suppliers and a first-choice provider of hardwood timber access mats for both sale and hire nationwide. They are a well-respected leader within the construction, energy, and utilities sectors.
The Role
We are seeking a full-time, permanent, hands-on Yard Manager to join a busy depot in Stratford-upon-Avon. This is an operational, hands-on role where you will lead from the front, working alongside Yard Operatives and actively participating in the day-to-day running of the yard.
The position involves regular manual labour, including cleaning timber mats and working outdoors in all weather conditions. The ideal candidate will have experience operating telehandlers/forklift trucks and a strong background in a similar yard or construction environment, along with people management experience.
What's on Offer
- Competitive salary with annual performance/profit-related bonus
- Pension scheme
- 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays (with some leave required during Christmas shutdown)
- Stable, full-time role with a well-established organisation
- Supportive working environment with opportunities for development
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Key Responsibilities
- Oversee and manage the day-to-day operations of the yard
- Operate telehandlers (experience preferred although training could be provided)
- Load and offload articulated vehicles
- Sort and manually clean hire and returned mats
- Maintain yard organisation and stock control in line with company standards
- Complete and maintain accurate operational paperwork
- Manage and supervise Yard Operatives, including performance reviews and holiday approvals
- Coordinate staffing requirements with temporary agencies when needed
- Ensure full compliance with health and safety procedures
- Conduct stock checks and maintain stock accuracy
- Arrange servicing and maintenance of yard equipment
- Organise skip changes and obtain quotes for consumables and minor repairs
- Monitor fuel levels and support ordering processes
- Support senior management in the ongoing development of yard operations
- Provide regular updates to senior management on performance and operations
- Carry out any other duties appropriate to the role
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Requirements
- Demonstrable experience in a supervisory or management role within a yard or similar environment
- Strong understanding of basic HR processes and team management
- Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
- Basic IT skills, including Microsoft Outlook and Excel
- Strong leadership and team management abilities
- Full UK driving licence and forklift operating experience
- Physically fit and capable of performing labour-intensive duties outdoors in all weather conditions
Desirable
- Proven experience operating telehandlers preferred in a commercial or construction environment
- Experience handling construction and hire-based products
- Experience of dealing with Risk Assessments
If you feel you have the relevant people management experience along with a yard operations background, don't miss out, apply today!
Rhodium Consulting Ltd is a niche recruitment consultancy specialising in wholesalers, merchants and distributors within the building products sector. We strive to be the industry leader in delivering the highest calibre of candidates to our client companies, whilst enhancing the careers of our candidates.
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