Job ID: AD135
Job title: Yard Manager
Location: Stratford-upon-Avon
Salary: £36,000 + bonus
Industry: Construction / Civil Engineering / Plant Hire
Job type: Full time, permanent
Hours: Full-Time, Monday to Friday, 07:30am – 4:30pm
About the Company
Our client is one of the UK’s largest suppliers and a first-choice provider of hardwood timber access mats for both sale and hire nationwide. They are a well-respected leader within the construction, energy, and utilities sectors.
The Role
We are seeking a full-time, permanent, hands-on Yard Manager to join a busy depot in Stratford-upon-Avon. This is an operational, non-desk-based role where you will lead from the front—working alongside Yard Operatives and actively participating in the day-to-day running of the yard.
The position involves regular manual labour, including cleaning timber mats and working outdoors in all weather conditions. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years’ experience operating telehandlers/forklift trucks and a strong background in a similar yard or construction environment.
Key Responsibilities
• Oversee and manage the day-to-day operations of the yard
• Operate telehandlers (valid licence essential)
• Load and offload articulated vehicles
• Sort and manually clean hire and returned mats
• Maintain yard organisation and stock control in line with company standards
• Complete and maintain accurate operational paperwork
• Manage and supervise Yard Operatives, including performance reviews and holiday approvals
• Coordinate staffing requirements with temporary agencies when needed
• Ensure full compliance with health and safety procedures
• Conduct stock checks and maintain stock accuracy
• Arrange servicing and maintenance of yard equipment
• Organise skip changes and obtain quotes for consumables and minor repairs
• Monitor fuel levels and support ordering processes
• Support senior management in the ongoing development of yard operations
• Provide regular updates to senior management on performance and operations
• Carry out any other duties appropriate to the role
Essential Requirements
• Proven experience operating telehandlers in a commercial or construction environment (valid licence required)
• Demonstrable experience in a supervisory or management role within a yard or similar environment
• Experience handling construction and hire-based products
• Strong understanding of basic HR processes and team management
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Basic IT skills, including Microsoft Outlook and Excel
• Strong leadership and team management abilities
• Full UK driving licence
• Reliable, punctual, and proactive with a strong work ethic
• Physically fit and capable of performing labour-intensive duties outdoors in all weather conditions
What’s on Offer
• Competitive salary with annual performance/profit-related bonus
• Pension scheme
• 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays (with some leave required during Christmas shutdown)
• Stable, full-time role with a well-established organisation
• Supportive working environment with opportunities for development
Rhodium Consulting Ltd is a niche recruitment consultancy specialising in wholesalers, merchants and distributors within the building products sector. We strive to be the industry leader in delivering the highest calibre of candidates to our client companies, whilst enhancing the careers of our candidates