Yard Supervisor

Overview

We are looking for a Yard Supervisor to join our friendly team at our branch in Liverpool (Speke). This role provides vital support to branch operations and is yard-based, supervising and assisting with various duties in conjunction with loading and unloading lorries to ensure timely delivery of pumps and associated equipment to meet customer expectations.

Selwood is the leading pump rental solutions company in the UK. We have an outstanding reputation for exceptional customer service backed by one of the largest fleets of quality pump products. Each customer and project is unique, and our deep technical knowledge means we are proud to deliver a bespoke and genuine 24/7, 365 days-a-year service.

• Continually look for ways to improve Health & Safety and efficiency by reporting hazards, near misses, incidents and accidents promptly and according to company procedures.
• Keep yards and workshops clean, tidy and organised at all times.
• Assist with loading and unloading of vehicles, check items against paperwork for accuracy of deliveries and collections, and identify missing or damaged items and fuel charges on collected equipment.
• Carry out Post Hires for equipment such as pumps, road ramps, drip trays and other fleet items.
• Organise hose and accessory storage, monitor stock levels, and communicate about scrap stock for disposal.
• Assist other depot staff with tasks as required (lifting, moving, in depot or on-site).
• Help clean hire equipment prior to entry to workshop using pressure washer equipment and supervise kit and yard team in cleaning.
• Be polite and cooperative with stakeholders and promote the company when outside the branch.
• Communicate accurately to your supervisor, colleagues and customers regarding job specifications, ETAs, missing or damaged items, and obtain signatures/names on deliveries/collections.
• Ensure direct reports are trained and competent; identify gaps in knowledge and raise them to Branch Management.
• Perform daily yard safety checks, identify hazards/risks, and report/remediate as required.
• Relay key site movement information (including toolbox talks) to the yard team and embed it into ways of working.
• Comply with PPE requirements for Selwood or site regulations and ensure the yard team also complies.
• Carry out tasks in accordance with Company Policy Procedures and applicable standards.
• Prepare ancillaries and accessories for all jobs going out on hire.
• Conduct stock checks at least weekly or as required for the branch.
• Carry out small deliveries and collections to or from customer sites, suppliers or inter-branch.
• Maintain stocking of gasket, nut & bolt sets.
• Flexibility to support the team by working overtime as required (evenings and weekends).
• Participate in the on-call rota if required by the branch to meet business deliverables.

• Previous work history within a similar environment.
• Good communicator with a can-do attitude.
• Experience in working in a team with supervising experience preferred.
• Forklift Licence would be preferred.
• Rigger, loading or banksman training would be advantageous.
• Reliability is essential for this position.
• Basic use of Office Suite.
• Physically fit due to the nature of the work.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

• Competitive salary
• Eligible for overtime pay (for additional hours and call outs)
• 25 days holiday (plus length of service increases)
• 8 Bank Holidays
• Holiday buying (up to an additional week)
• Medical cash plan for yourself (health costs, 24-hour online GP, discounted gym memberships)
• Pension scheme with contribution based on total earnings
• Life assurance protection at 3 x salary
• Employee discount scheme (supermarkets, high street shops, holidays, and more)
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) & access to Mental Health First Aiders
• Employee referral scheme (up to £1,000 per referral)
• Support for development and training

EDI Statement:
Selwood International Ltd is committed to encouraging equality, diversity, and inclusion in the workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. We value transparency and respect for differences. We give full and fair consideration to all applicants regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity. We support reasonable adjustments during the recruitment journey.

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