Yard Manager

Yard Manager
Erith, Nr Dartford
£42,500 + bonus

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Yard Manager to join the team of a national company that supplies specialist equipment to the construction industry.

Our client has a great reputation in the industry and is seeking an enthusiastic, experienced, and flexible all-rounder to work as part of a busy team within a supportive company.

What You’ll Get

£42,500 + annual bonus
Pension scheme and Life Assurance
25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays
Option to purchase additional annual leave/ additional leave for long service
Career progression & professional development
Supportive team culture & great work-life balance
Role & Responsibilities

Ensuring all Health & Safety good practices are being adhered to.
Organising and managing yard, workshop, and driver personnel, ensuring they work efficiently, effectively and safely.
Maintaining the standard and quality of all the kit in the depot, including all Mechanical Plant, FLT’s HGV’s, Vans, etc.
Ensuring the presentation, testing and maintenance of equipment, plant and infrastructure is sustained.
Maintaining and continuing the upkeep of yard premises and other working environments within the depot.
Overseeing the storage, loading and dispatch of equipment.
Assessing damages and advising accordingly.
Stock control and management, including organising stock takes.
Accurate recording and managing all yard costs and expenditure.
Liaising with team members and other departments and depots to ensure customer orders are satisfied and prioritising work to meet order requirements.
Conducting Toolbox Talks and training sessions as appropriate.
Requirements

People skills with proven ability to manage and motivate staff.
The ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
Strong IT Skills (MS Word, Excel and database systems).
The ability to work in a fast paced, challenging environment.
Health and Safety knowledge with the ability to brief teams in safe working practices.
A passion for quality and presentation of equipment and good housekeeping.
IOSH Managing Safely Qualification (or equivalent) is preferable.
A technical background with the ability to read engineering drawings, experience within a construction/ groundwork’s environment is preferable