About this role
We have an exciting opportunity for a Yard Manager based in Bedfordshire for one of our clients on a Full time permanent basis.
Summary of the Yard Manager role
Salary: £50,000 - £55,000
Location: Bedfordshire
Type of Contract: Permanent
Hours: Monday – Friday 7am – 5pm. (2 Saturdays a month maximum when required 7am-12pm)
Responsibilities of theYard Manager
Lead, motivate and manage all yard operatives – currently 25 peopleConduct regular performance reviews and manage attendance, punctuality and holiday requestsIdentify training requirements and support employee developmentWeekly team briefingsEnsure full compliance with all company health and safety policies, procedures and statutory requirementsMonitor and audit daily and weekly forklift, plant and equipment inspectionsEnsure the yard remains clean and organised and free from hazardsOversee all loading and unloading activitiesManage daily workload allocationMaintain accurate stock recordsInvestigate and resolve stock discrepancies and implement preventative measuresOversee delivery scheduling and vehicle utilisationCoordinate with the administration and transport teamsInvestigate customer queries relating to deliveries, returns and stock discrepanciesProduce management reports Requirements for a successful Yard Manager
Previous management experienceSMSTS or SSSTSFirst aid trainedCounterbalance or telehandler license About Allstaff Recruitment
We’re an independent recruitment specialist based in Bedfordshire, supporting businesses across Bedford, Milton Keynes, and surrounding areas. We recruit for permanent, temporary, and contract roles across multiple sectors.
**Thank you for your interest in this role. One of our Recruitment Specialists will review your application shortly. Due to the high volume of applications, we regret that we can’t respond to everyone directly. If you don’t hear from us within seven days, please assume you have not been successful this time.**