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Yard Manager

Overview

Express Recruitment are proud to be working with a successful and growing heavy industrial manufacturer who are looking to recruit an experienced Yard Manager to oversee their busy manufacturing and despatch operations.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced yard or operations supervisor to take ownership of day-to-day yard activities within a heavy manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will lead a team of 8–10, overseeing product handling, quality checks, stockyard organisation and despatch, while ensuring all lifting operations are carried out safely and efficiently.

An excellent remuneration package is on offer including a salary of up to c£48,000 per annum, plus performance-related bonus, paid overtime, 26 days holiday plus bank holidays, company pension and funded training and qualifications. Relocation support is also available for the right candidate, alongside the opportunity to take on a key position within a growing organisation.

Skills & Experience
  • Previous experience supervising or managing a team within a heavy-lifting environment such as quarrying, aggregates, precast concrete, steel stockholding, fabrication or heavy manufacturing
  • Hands-on experience overseeing lifting operations using cranes, forklifts and/or telehandlers
  • Hold a CPCS or NPORS Slinger/Signaller qualification, alongside a Crane Supervisor qualification (CPCS A62 or equivalent), or willingness to achieve this within three months
  • Hold SMSTS or IOSH Managing Safely, with a good understanding of LOLER, PUWER and safe systems of work
  • Strong leadership and organisational skills, with a practical, hands-on approach and a commitment to maintaining high standards of safety and quality
Roles & Responsibilities
  • Oversee daily yard operations, including the movement of precast products from the factory, finishing, storage, stock control and loading for despatch
  • Lead and manage a team of 8–10, allocating workloads, overseeing performance and supporting training and development
  • Supervise safe lifting operations using overhead cranes, mobile cranes, forklifts and telehandlers, ensuring compliance with lifting plans and health and safety requirements
  • Coordinate delivery schedules and liaise with hauliers, planning teams and site contacts to ensure products are loaded and despatched on time
  • Maintain high standards of quality, health and safety, carrying out product inspections, managing remedial work and ensuring accurate records are maintained
About Express Recruitment
Express Recruitment has been offering exceptional recruitment solutions across the East Midlands since 1987, “exceeding expectations every time” of over 267,000 candidates. We supply a diverse range of sectors including Engineering, Technology, Professional Services, Languages, Sales & Marketing, Call Centres, Commercial, Manufacturing, Local Authority, NHS, Education and Voluntary organisations. Find all of our current vacancies on 👉 https://bit.ly/3IaEnI7 Not quite found the right role for you yet? Let us do the scrolling for you! Your search for a new role has never been so easy, just fill in our contact form on https://bit.ly/3NHa9NR or give us a call on 0115 924 0010 and we will do the rest for you.
Job Location
North Yorkshire, Ripley
Salary
Up to c£48,000 per annum D.O.E + performance-related bonus + paid overtime

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