At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a dynamic yard team, ensuring safety and efficiency in daily operations.
- Company: Join a well-established operation in Sittingbourne with a focus on teamwork.
- Benefits: Earn £17.50 per hour with flexible hours and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Great opportunity for career growth in a fast-paced, hands-on role.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by ensuring high standards and excellent customer service.
- Qualifications: Experience in a yard or industrial setting and strong leadership skills required.
The predicted salary is between 16.2 - 19.8 £ per hour.
Location: Sittingbourne, Kent
Starting Salary: £17.50 per hour
Hours: 8:00am - 4:00pm, Monday to Friday
Flexibility: Occasional earlier starts and later finishes may be required
The Opportunity
We are currently recruiting for an experienced and proactive Yard Supervisor to join an operation in Sittingbourne. This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced yard environment, takes pride in maintaining high safety standards, and has the confidence to lead by example. You will play a key role in ensuring the yard operates safely, efficiently and professionally, while helping to deliver an excellent experience for customers and colleagues.
The Yard Supervisor will oversee the day-to-day flow of work through the yard, supporting the Yard Operatives and ensuring incoming and outgoing work is handled correctly, safely and to the required standards.
Key Responsibilities
- High standards of health & safety, housekeeping and professionalism are maintained at all times.
- Yard operations run efficiently, with work moving smoothly through the pre and post processes.
- Customers and visitors receive a professional, helpful and welcoming service.
- All work is correctly labelled and accompanied by the appropriate paperwork.
- Loads are built safely and securely, with banding applied where required to both incoming and outgoing work.
- Yard Operatives are supported, directed and deployed effectively according to operational requirements.
- Team members remain flexible and assist across different areas of the yard when required.
- Any safety concerns, damaged or unsuitable work, weight discrepancies or other issues are reported promptly to the Operations Manager.
- Visitors comply with site requirements, including wearing the correct PPE, signing in and being safely directed to the appropriate loading area.
- Incoming work is inspected for suitability for quality control, including checking for:
- Adequate vent and drainage holes
- Paint or other contaminants
- Items requiring powder coating or shot blasting
- Oversized work that may not be suitable for the relevant process
- Outgoing work is checked to ensure it has the correct paperwork, is handled safely and meets the required quality standards.
- Any damage, discrepancies or quality concerns are identified and escalated without delay.
What We're Looking For
- Previous experience in a yard, warehouse, manufacturing, engineering, galvanizing or similar industrial environment.
- Experience supervising, coordinating or leading a small team would be highly advantageous.
- A strong understanding of health & safety and safe working practices.
- The confidence to take responsibility and make decisions in a busy operational environment.
- Excellent attention to detail, particularly when checking work, paperwork, loads and quality.
- A professional and customer-focused approach.
- Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively with colleagues, customers and site visitors.
- A flexible attitude and willingness to get involved and support the wider team.
- The ability to work in a physically demanding, outdoor/yard-based environment.
- A proactive approach to identifying and reporting issues before they become problems.
Why Apply?
This is an excellent opportunity to join an established operation where you will have a key role in the safe and efficient running of the yard. You will be joining a team where your experience, leadership and attention to detail will make a genuine difference to daily operations and customer satisfaction.
Hours: 8:00am - 4:00pm with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break. Flexibility will be required for occasional earlier starts and later finishes depending on operational requirements.
Pay: Circa £17.50 per hour, with the final rate to be confirmed.
If you are an experienced yard professional looking for your next step and enjoy a role that combines leadership, responsibility, customer service and hands-on yard operations, we would be keen to hear from you. Apply today to find out more about this Yard Supervisor opportunity in Sittingbourne.
Yard Supervisor employer: Major Recruitment Ashford
Join a dynamic and supportive team at our UK Head Office in the vibrant City of London, where we prioritise employee growth and development within a global company. Enjoy a collaborative work culture that values strong relationships and teamwork, alongside competitive benefits and opportunities to enhance your skills in a fast-paced environment. This role not only offers a chance to contribute to essential financial functions but also to thrive in an inspiring office setting.
