Job Title: Yard Chargehand
Location: Braintree, Essex
Job Type: Full-Time
Salary: £33,000
Reports To: Senior Supervisor
Are you a proactive, hands-on individual with a passion for organisation, leadership, and quality control? We are looking for a Yard Chargehand to join our clients dynamic operations team at there manufacturing site in Braintree, Essex.
About the Role
As the Yard Chargehand, you will play a key role in preparing steelwork for projects across multiple sectors, including telecommunications, structural and architectural solutions, floodlighting, defence, and more. You will be working closely with our clients manufacturing and operations teams to ensure all steelwork is prepared to high standards—whether built or flat-packed—ready for dispatch.
You’ll also be responsible for supervising a small team, maintaining a clean and organised yard, and ensuring projects stay on track to meet deadlines and quality expectations.
Key Responsibilities
* Maintain a clean, safe, and organised yard environment
* Load and unload materials from lorries and trailers safely and efficiently
* Ensure accurate record-keeping and completion of necessary paperwork
* Follow and enforce health and safety procedures at all times
* Support the planning and coordination of day-to-day operations, including manpower, materials, and equipment availability
* Supervise and motivate the yard team to...