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.