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 businessThe 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 operationsRequirements

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