Yard Foreman at Jacksons Timber Ltd, Barrow-In-Furness
About Jacksons Timber Ltd
Jacksons Timber is a well-established and respected timber merchant serving the local community and trade professionals. We are known for providing high-quality products and excellent customer service. We are seeking a motivated and experienced Yard Foreman to join our dedicated team.
The Role
As the Yard Foreman, you will be responsible for the efficient day-to-day management of our timber yard and warehouse operations. This is a hands-on leadership role where you will supervise and motivate a team of five, to maintain a safe, productive, and customer-focused environment. Your leadership will be key to ensuring all yard and delivery activities run smoothly and our high standards are upheld.
Team Leadership and Supervision: Supervise, train, and motivate a small team of five, you will be responsible for delegating daily tasks, monitoring performance, and fostering a positive team culture.
Customer Service: Ensure the yard team always provides exceptional customer service, assisting both trade and retail customers with collections, loading, and product enquiries. This includes ensuring the yard is clean, tidy, and easy for customers to navigate.
Yard Operations: Oversee all yard activities, including the safe and efficient loading and unloading of vehicles, managing stock movement, and ensuring accurate inventory control.
Logistics Coordination: Work closely with the delivery drivers to schedule and coordinate customer deliveries, ensuring loads are prepared accurately and efficiently.
Health and Safety: Enforce and uphold all health and safety regulations, ensuring a safe working environment for your team, customers, and all visitors to the yard. Conduct and record regular safety checks of plant and equipment.
Stock Management: Maintain efficient stock control procedures, performing regular stock checks, and liaising with the Branch Manager on stock levels and any discrepancies.
Equipment Operation: Safely operate a forklift, side loader, and other yard equipment as required, holding the necessary qualifications.
The Successful Candidate Will Have:
Proven supervisory experience in a warehouse, yard, or builders' merchant environment.
A valid license for a fork lift and/or side loader is preferred, however training will be made available if needed.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to lead and motivate a small team.
A strong customer service ethos and a proactive, problem-solving attitude.
A thorough understanding of health and safety practices.
Good organisational skills and attention to detail.
Physical fitness and the ability to perform manual warehouse and yard duties.
Experience with stock control systems or computerised inventory is desirable.
What We Offer:
Competitive salary based on experience.
A supportive and team-oriented working environment.
Opportunities for ongoing training and professional development.
The chance to play a key role in a reputable local business.
To Apply
If you are a reliable, organised, and customer-focused leader looking for your next challenge, please apply with your CV and a cover letter explaining why you are the ideal candidate for the Yard Foreman position at Jacksons Timber Ltd - Email:
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £30,000.00-£35,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person