Yard Manager

Yard Manager

We are currently recruiting on behalf of a well-established and highly respected supplier within the construction and plant hire sector, who are looking to appoint a hands-on Yard Manager at their busy depot in Stratford-upon-Avon.

Benefits:

• Location: Stratford-upon-Avon
• Hours of work: Monday to Friday, 7:30am 4:30pm
• Salary: OTE -37,000 - -40,000 including bonus
• Pension scheme
• 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays
• Long-term, stable opportunity with a growing business

The Opportunity

This is not a desk-based management role. The successful candidate will be working outdoors, leading from the front, and fully involved in the day-to-day running of the yard.

The role is physically demanding and labour-intensive, involving manual handling and working in all weather conditions. This position would suit someone from a yard, construction, or plant hire background who is used to a hands-on environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing the day-to-day operations of a busy yard
• Operating telehandlers (essential daily requirement)
• Loading and unloading vehicles
• Stock control and yard organisation
• Supervising and leading a small team of operatives
• Maintaining health & safety standards at all times
• Managing paperwork and operational records
• Coordinating maintenance of equipment and yard resources
• Liaising with agencies for additional staffing when required
• Reporting into senior management on performance and operations

Requirements

• Proven experience operating telehandlers (licence essential)
• Previous experience in a yard supervisor / manager role
• Background in construction, plant hire, or similar environment
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Comfortable with manual, hands-on work
• Physically fit and used to working outdoors year-round
• Basic IT skills (Outlook / Excel)
• Full UK driving licence

If you''re a hands-on Yard Supervisor or Manager looking for a role where you can take real ownership and lead from the front, we''d love to hear from you.