Lead the Yard. Shape the Team. Roll Up Your Sleeves.
Royston | Full Time | £40,000 – £45,000
We’re helping a small, specialist timber merchant with a big heart and a loyal client base. They supply premium materials to traditional builders, restorers, and eco-conscious architects across the UK. It’s a business where people genuinely care — about quality, craft, and each other.
Now, they're looking for a Yard Manager who can bring order, energy, and leadership to the busy site — while never being afraid to jump in and get stuck alongside the team.
The Role
This isn’t just about managing a yard — it’s about leading people, creating structure, and keeping things moving smoothly in a hands-on environment. You’ll play a key role in shaping daily operations and team culture while keeping an eye on the bigger picture.
What you’ll be doing:
* Leading a small team in the yard – clearly, fairly, and with respect
* Managing stock movement, machine maintenance, vehicles, and daily workflow
* Making sure the yard is safe, efficient, and well-organised
* Getting hands-on when needed — you’re as comfortable operating a machine as you are running a meeting
* Supporting operational improvements and better ways of working
Requirements
* A natural team leader who leads by example
* Experience in timber, building materials, construction, or manufacturing
* Someone calm under pressure, practical, and good with people
* Hands-on, sleeves-rolled-up mindset – no clipboard managers here
* Comfortable juggling short-term needs with long-term improvements
* Someone commercially aware with a strong work ethic and people focus
What you’ll get:
* A key role in a small business where your impact is real and visible
* A respectful, close-knit team that takes pride in what they do
* £40,000–£45,000 depending on experience
* Freedom to shape how the yard is run and contribute to how the business grows
Ready to step up and lead a team that values action and authenticity? Let’s talk.
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