Details:
- Salary: £42,500 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Bexley Greater London
- Date: 2 days ago
Description:
Yard Manager
Erith, Nr Dartford
£42,500 + bonus
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Yard Manager to join the team of a national company that supplies specialist equipment to the construction industry.
Our client has a great reputation in the industry and is seeking an enthusiastic, experienced, and flexible all-rounder to work as part of a busy team within a supportive company.
What You’ll Get
* £42,500 + annual bonus
* Pension scheme and Life Assurance
* 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays
* Option to purchase additional annual leave/ additional leave for long service
* Career progression & professional development
* Supportive team culture & great work-life balance
Role & Responsibilities
* Ensuring all Health & Safety good practices are being adhered to.
* Organising and managing yard, workshop, and driver personnel, ensuring they work efficiently, effectively and safely.
* Maintaining the standard and quality of all the kit in the depot, including all Mechanical Plant, FLT’s HGV’s, Vans, etc.
* Ensuring the presentation, testing and maintenance of equipment, plant and infrastructure is sustained.
* Maintaining and continuing the upkeep of yard premises and other working environments within the depot.
* Overseeing the storage, loading and dispatch of equipment.
* Assessing damages and advising accordingly.
* Stock control and management, including organising stock takes.
* Accurate recording and managing all yard costs and expenditure.
* Liaising with team members and other departments and depots to ensure customer orders are satisfied and prioritising work to meet order requirements.
* Conducting Toolbox Talks and training sessions as appropriate.
Requirements
* People skills with proven ability to manage and motivate staff.
* The ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
* Strong IT Skills (MS Word, Excel and database systems).
* The ability to work in a fast paced, challenging environment.
* Health and Safety knowledge with the ability to brief teams in safe working practices.
* A passion for quality and presentation of equipment and good housekeeping.
* IOSH Managing Safely Qualification (or equivalent) is preferable.
* A technical background with the ability to read engineering drawings, experience within a construction/ groundwork’s environment is preferable