CAMEO CONSULTANCY LIMITED
Yard Manager
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Yard Manager
We are looking for an experienced Yard Manager to join a small team on a full-time, permanent basis in Stratford-upon-Avon. Offering a salary of up to £42,000 including bonus, this is an excellent opportunity to work with a leading supplier to the construction, energy, and utilities sectors. This is a hands-on role, overseeing all yard operations while directly managing a small team of two, ensuring efficiency, safety, and high operational standards at all times.
Key Accountabilities
- Oversee the day-to-day operations of the yard, ensuring efficiency and organisation at all times
- Operate and drive telehandlers (valid licence required)
- Load and unload articulated vehicles safely and efficiently
- Sort, inspect, and manually clean hire and returned products
- Manage yard operations and stock, ensuring all procedures and company standards are consistently met
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date operational records and documentation
- Supervise and support Yard Operatives, including performance management, reviews, and holiday approvals in line with company policy
- Ensure full compliance with health and safety regulations, maintaining a safe and secure working environment
- Conduct regular stock checks and ensure inventory accuracy
- Arrange servicing, maintenance, and repairs for telehandlers and yard equipment
- Manage site requirements including skip changes and sourcing quotes for consumables and minor repairs
- Monitor fuel usage and provide accurate data for replenishment
- Support senior leadership with the ongoing development and improvement of yard operations
- Provide regular updates to senior management on performance, staffing, stock levels, and operational matters
- Carry out any other duties appropriate to the role
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Key Skills Required
- Proven experience operating telehandlers within a commercial yard or construction environment
- Experience in supervising or managing operational teams, ideally within a similar yard-based or industrial setting
- Good understanding of HR processes and people management responsibilities
- Experience handling construction materials or hire-based products
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
- Experience of managing Health & Safety onsite
- IT literate, with good working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook and Excel skills
- Strong leadership ability, with the confidence to motivate and manage a team effectively
- Full UK driving licence
- Reliable and proactive, with a strong work ethic and the ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions
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What's in it for you?
- Starting salary of £42,000 with bonus
- Mon to Fri 7.30 am to 4.30 pm or 8.00 am to 5.00 pm
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays
- Annual bonus (company/performance related)
- Working as part of a supportive team
- Training and development opportunities
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