Yard Manager
Location: West Hampstead, NW6
Salary: £42,000
Hours: 7:15am – 5:15pm Monday to Friday and alternate Saturdays 7am – 1pm
Benefits:
* Perkbox – 24/7 discounts, wellbeing support, online GP access & more
* Company Pension Scheme
* Group Life Assurance – up to 3x Salary (subject to length of service)
* Staff Discount
* Free Breakfast every morning
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Long Service Awards
* 23 Days Annual Leave PLUS Bank Holidays
* Birthday Day Off
About the Role
A family owned builders merchant is looking for an experienced Yard Manager to lead the daily operations of their busy yard in West Hampstead. You’ll be responsible for managing stock, supporting customers, and keeping the yard safe, clean, and efficient.
This role is ideal for someone who’s hands-on, highly organised, and confident leading a team in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Oversee goods in/out, loading, unloading, and stock handling
* Lead and manage a team of yard staff, ensuring high standards of work and safety
* Monitor stock levels and support inventory accuracy
* Maintain a clean, organised, and safe yard environment
* Deliver excellent on-site customer service
* Ensure all health and safety procedures are followed
* Report on yard activity and performance
What They’re Looking For
* Previous experience in a similar supervisory or managerial yard-based role
* Strong leadership and communication skills
* Good knowledge of building materials (preferred)
* Awareness of health and safety practices
* Counterbalance Forklift licence (required)
* Comfortable with physical tasks and operating machinery
* Basic computer skills for reporting and stock systems
* Full UK driving licence may be required