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Job Title: Yard Supervisor
Location: Wallows Lane, Walsall, WS1 4AG
Salary: £40,000 per year
Start Date: 1st November 2024
Closing Date: 30th December 2024
Job Overview:
The Yard Supervisor manages all yard operations, ensuring the safe and efficient storage, movement, and handling of equipment and goods. This includes overseeing a team of operatives, supporting equipment hire and returns, and maintaining stock levels. The role also involves supervising loading/unloading, equipment maintenance, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards, and providing leadership to the team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Equipment Hire & Returns: Manage asset bookings, load/unload delivery vehicles, and process returns, checking for damage and ensuring accurate paperwork.
- Service & Maintenance: Prepare equipment for hire, perform routine maintenance, and document service work.
- Team Leadership: Oversee yard operations, motivate staff, provide feedback, and ensure tasks are completed during staff absences.
- HSEQ: Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards. Support risk assessments, incident investigations, and safety training.
- Stock & Commercial Management: Monitor stock levels, conduct audits, report stock issues, and ensure cost-effective operations.
Essential Skills:
- Previous experience in a Yardman or similar role (plant hire industry preferred).
- Experience in loading/unloading vehicles.
- Strong leadership and team management skills.
- Computer literate with attention to detail.
- Full driving licence.
Desirable Skills:
- Knowledge of plant, tools, and tunnelling equipment.
- Forklift licence and first-aid/fire warden experience.
Benefits:
- 5% company pension contribution
- Life assurance (2x salary)
- Private medical cover
- Career development and training
- 25 days annual leave + additional loyalty days
- Company car or car allowance (depending on position)
- Profit share scheme and more.
