Yard Manager - Builders Merchant

We are looking for an experienced and highly organised Yard Manager to oversee the day-to-day operations of the yard at our clients’ busy builders merchant branch.You will be responsible for ensuring the safe, efficient, and customer-focused handling of building materials and goods in and out of the yard. This role involves leading a team of yard operatives, maintaining stock accuracy, ensuring health and safety compliance and delivering excellent service to our trade and retail customers.  Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the yard team to ensure smooth and efficient operations.
• Oversee the receipt, storage and dispatch of building materials.
• Maintain accurate stock records and carry out regular stock checks.
• Ensure all health and safety regulations are followed at all times.
• Maintain a clean, safe and organised yard environment.
• Operate forklifts.
• Provide outstanding customer service by assisting customers in the yard and loading materials safely.
• Coordinate deliveries and collections with the transport team.
• Monitor staff performance and provide coaching and training where needed.
• Liaise with suppliers and internal departments to resolve delivery or stock issues.

Requirements:

• Proven experience in a similar role, ideally in a builders merchant environment.
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to manage a team effectively.
• Excellent organisational and communication abilities.
• Knowledge of building materials and industry products is highly desirable.
• Valid forklift license
• Strong focus on health and safety compliance.

  Benefits:

• Salary: Up to £32,000
• Pension scheme
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Career progression within a growing company