Job Title:
Yard Supervisor – Plant & Lifting Industry (£35,000/year PAYE)
Location:
Brentwood, Essex (Depot)
Company:
DSM Contract Lifting Services Ltd
Job Type:
Full-time, Permanent (PAYE)
About the Role
DSM Contract Lifting Services Ltd is looking for a Yard Supervisor to oversee daily operations at our Brentwood depot. The role is hands-on and requires strong organisational skills, practical experience with plant, machinery, and lifting equipment, and a clear focus on safety and efficiency.
You will lead a small team, manage the flow of equipment and vehicles in and out of the yard, coordinate stock control, and ensure compliance with safety checks. The role combines supervision with hands-on tasks such as forklift operation, offloading deliveries, and preparing lifting tackle.
For the right candidate, there is the opportunity to progress through CPD and training into a LOLER Examiner role, enhancing your career in lifting equipment inspection and compliance.
Working Hours
* Monday to Friday – 9 hours per day
* Saturday – occasional/overtime when required (paid at enhanced rates)
Key Responsibilities
* Supervise daily operations of the depot yard
* Operate forklifts for loading/unloading plant and equipment
* Oversee stock control of lifting tackle, PPE, and consumables
* Ensure all daily/weekly safety checks are completed and logged
* Maintain a clean, safe, and organised work environment
* Support and lead yard operatives in day-to-day tasks
* Liaise with operational teams to prepare kit for upcoming jobs
* Enforce company safety standards and carry out toolbox talks
* Report defects, damages, and incidents promptly
* Assist with manual yard work when required
Pay & Benefits
* £35,000 per year PAYE (approx. £673 per week)
* Overtime available for Saturdays and additional hours
* Auto-enrolment company pension scheme
* 28 days paid holiday (20 days annual leave + 8 statutory)
* All PPE supplied (with replacements as required)
* Training and career development opportunities, including progression into LOLER Examiner qualifications
* Long-term career stability with a family-run business
Requirements
* Proven experience in yard/depot supervision or a similar role
* Forklift licence (desirable – training can be provided)
* Experience in stock control and equipment management
* Good knowledge of plant, lifting, and/or construction equipment
* Full UK Driving Licence (clean licence preferred)
* Safety-focused, able to enforce rules and set the standard
* Physically fit and able to assist with manual yard work when required
* Team player with good communication skills
* Drug & alcohol-free – testing may be carried out as part of employment
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £673.00 per week
Work Location: In person