Location: LBS Builders Merchants Port Talbot
We're looking for a proactive and hands‑on Yard Foreperson to oversee the smooth running of our yard, warehouse, and transport operations. Reporting to the Branch Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring efficiency, safety, and outstanding customer service.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise and coordinate yard staff and drivers to maximise productivity.
- Maintain safe, organised storage and stock presentation across the yard and warehouse.
- Schedule and oversee customer deliveries, ensuring vehicles are used effectively.
- Ensure all vehicles and forklifts are checked daily, maintained, and kept safe and presentable.
- Provide excellent customer service to both trade and retail customers, offering advice where required.
- Oversee the accurate picking, loading, and unloading of stock for deliveries, collections, and transfers.
- Contribute to stock management, accuracy, and rotation, including ongoing stock takes.
- Ensure compliance with Health & Safety, company procedures, and security requirements.
- Support and develop staff through training, appraisals, and day‑to‑day coaching.
What We’re Looking For
- Previous supervisory or team‑leading experience, ideally within a builders’ merchant, warehouse, or logistics environment.
- Strong leadership and organisational skills, with the ability to motivate a team.
- A customer‑first approach with excellent communication skills.
- Good knowledge of health & safety practices.
- Forklift licence (or willingness to train) would be an advantage.
- Basic IT skills for stock and system checks.
Why join us?
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a leading name in the Welsh builders’ merchants sector with a strong reputation for exceptional customer service. You'll be joining a supportive & collaborative team and a business that values growth, development, and success.
- Profit Share Bonus Scheme
- Online discount portal including money off retail brands and holidays
- Employee Care Helpline and access to a digital GP
- staff discount scheme
- Death in Service
- formal training and career progression opportunities
Hours of work: An average of 40.75 hours per week, Monday to Friday between 7.30am - 4.30pm plus every other Saturday morning from 8.00am - 12.00pm.
Salary: Depending on Experience
Permanent - Full-time
Posted 3 days ago
Closing date: 19/11/2026
Job reference: KY1705773PorYF
Yard Foreperson
Port Talbot, Neath Port Talbot,
SA13 1RU
Depending on Experience
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