Yard Operations Supervisor
Salary: Competitive Salary and Benefits package
Location: Longcross, Surrey
Hours: 40 Hour Week: Mon – Fri, 7am – 4pm
Facilities by ADF provides serviced vehicle hire for television and film productions in the UK and Europe, specialising in on-location support for dramas and major features.
We are currently recruiting for a skilled Yard Operations Supervisor.
Yard Operations Supervisor – Main Duties:
1. Strategically plan cleaning team workloads based on production schedules, trailer turnaround priorities, and ad-hoc requests
2. Use the Business Management System (BMS) to schedule work up to three days in advance while remaining flexible to urgent operational needs.
3. Conduct daily yard inspections to ensure trailers, generators, and other mobile assets are correctly parked, accessible, and ready for use
4. Supervise the loading and unloading of trailers, ensuring correct placement for production access and operational flow
5. Assist the HOD during inspections and complete detailed inspection reports, ensuring all findings are accurately recorded and communicated
6. Maintain regular communication with the Logistics/Yard Manager to stay updated on upcoming jobs, completions, and Account Manager requirements
7. Monitor and respond to online consumables requests, confirming collection or delivery arrangements
8. Assist with managing cleaning stock levels, place consumable orders, and ensure timely replenishment
9. Assign and coordinate cleaning staff across multiple zones, ensuring efficiency and adherence to hygiene standards
10. Administer company Chlorination policy
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:
11. Ability to lead, motivate, and support a diverse team
12. Previous experience in a logistics, yard, or operational supervision role
13. Strong planning, organizational, and multitasking skills
14. Excellent communication and team coordination skills
15. Strong attention to detail, with a proactive, solution-focused approach and commitment to operational efficiency
16. Ability to work flexibly to meet the demands of production schedules
Desirable
17. Competent user of management systems (BMS or similar)
18. Knowledge of health and safety procedures within an industrial or yard setting
19. Hold a current counterbalance forklift licence or be willing to obtain one
20. Experience in cross-departmental coordination, ensuring cleaning, maintenance, and logistics teams work cohesively
BENEFITS INCLUDE:
21. A competitive salary
22. Pension / Life Assurance
23. 28 days Holiday increasing with each year of service to a max of 33.
24. Ongoing training and development.