Yard Supervisor in Milton Keynes

Our client is seeking a reliable and proactive Yard Supervisor / FLT Driver to join their dynamic team. This role involves supporting colleagues, working to tight deadlines, manual handling, and heavy lifting; therefore, applicants must be physically fit.

Job Objectives for the Yard Supervisor / FLT Driver:

• Provide vital support to daily operations, ensuring compliance with company policies, procedures, and team goals.
• Assist in the efficient management of the Operations and Yard departments.
• Possess a valid forklift licence (essential).
• Demonstrate proven yard experience.

Operational Duties:

• Attend the daily Toolbox Talk punctually at 7:30 am.
• Maintain a clean, safe yard environment by minimising risks and promptly reporting concerns to the Operations Management Team.
• Conduct regular servicing, inspection, and maintenance of all equipment.
• Undertake any tasks within the role’s scope as directed by line management.
• Prepare equipment for tasks as requested by the Operations Management Team.
• Accurately pick equipment in accordance with load lists.
• Load and unload equipment from various vehicles, including counterbalance forklifts and telehandlers.
• Secure loads to trailers and kit to stillages safely using ratchet straps.
• Ensure trailers are strapped in compliance with VOSA regulations.
• Collaborate with operations personnel to monitor and maintain stock levels.
• Ensure stock is serviced and ready for despatch.
• Contribute actively to annual stock audits and asset identification.
• Carry out manual handling of stock, scaffolding, and equipment safely and correctly.

Administrative Duties:

• Follow yard procedures accurately for equipment labelling.
• Complete all documentation related to near misses, accident reporting, and damages with attention to detail.
• Ensure load lists are fully and accurately completed.
• Report promptly to Line Management any items not returned from site.
• Notify Line Management immediately of stock shortages and requirements for consumables.

Health & Safety:

• Actively promote and uphold Health and Safety standards in the workplace.
• Maintain awareness of all Health & Safety documentation relevant to your role.
• Take reasonable care for your own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by your actions or omissions.
• Report equipment defects or environmental hazards to your line manager without delay.
• Notify your line manager promptly of any workplace accidents.
• Comply fully with your responsibilities under the Health & Safety at Work Act.

General Responsibilities and Expectations:

• Work in alignment with the organisation’s mission, vision, strategic plans, policies, and procedures.
• Conduct yourself professionally at all times, reflecting positively on the company.
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to maintaining confidentiality.
• Be proactive in supporting continuous improvement through effective communication and adherence to procedures.

Training and Development:

• Participate fully in training and development activities in line with the company’s training plan and mandatory requirements.
• Attend and contribute to supervision sessions and an annual personal review.

Salary: Up to £34,000 per annum, with the expectation of some overtime during the busy summer period. Current overtime rates are as follows:

• Monday to Friday – time worked beyond your contractual eight hours per day will be paid at 1.5 times your standard hourly rate.
• Saturday – 1.5 times your standard hourly rate, regardless of hours worked.
• Sunday – 1.5 times your standard hourly rate, regardless of hours worked.
• Bank Holidays – double your standard hourly rate.

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays. Standard working hours: 7:30 am to 4:00 pm, including a 30-minute lunch break – 40 hours per week.