Yard Supervisor - Builders Merchant

As the Yard Supervisor, you will be responsible for the day-to-day supervision of the yard team, ensuring the safe, efficient and organised handling of building materials. You will help maintain excellent customer service standards, uphold health and safety procedures and support the Yard Manager in running smooth operations.
  
Key Responsibilities
  

• Supervise daily yard activities, including loading/unloading deliveries and stock organisation.
• Allocate tasks and provide guidance to yard operatives to ensure productivity and accuracy.
• Monitor stock levels and report shortages or discrepancies to the Yard Manager.
• Ensure all goods are stored safely and in accordance with company and legal requirements.
• Oversee vehicle loading to ensure orders are complete, secure and compliant with safety regulations.
• Maintain a clean, safe and well-organised yard area at all times.
• Greet and assist customers in the yard, providing product knowledge and advice where needed.
• Ensure compliance with all health & safety policies, including use of PPE and safe vehicle movements.
• Support training and development of yard staff.
• Act as point of contact in the Yard Manager’s absence.

• Previous experience in a builders’ merchant, warehouse or yard environment.
• Supervisory or team-leading experience preferred.
• Knowledge of building materials.
• Forklift truck licence
• Strong organisational and problem solving skills.
• Good communication skills with both customers and colleagues.
• Commitment to health & safety best practice.

• Proactive and hands-on approach.
• Reliable, punctual and able to work under pressure.
• Team player with a positive attitude.
• Customer-focused with a professional manner.