Job ID: AD135
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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 xxuwjjq 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