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.

• 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

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.

• 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

• 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.