Yard Manager

Yard Manager Erith, Nr Dartford £45K + bonus We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Yard Manager to join the team of a national company that supplies specialist equipment to the construction industry. Our client has a great reputation in the industry and is seeking an enthusiastic, experienced, and flexible all-rounder to work as part of a busy team within a supportive company. What You’ll Get * £45K + annual bonus * Pension scheme and Life Assurance * 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays * Option to purchase additional annual leave/ additional leave for long service * Career progression & professional development * Supportive team culture & great work-life balance Role & Responsibilities * Ensuring all Health & Safety good practices are being adhered to. * Organising and managing yard, workshop, and driver personnel, ensuring they work efficiently, effectively and safely. * Maintaining the standard and quality of all the kit in the depot, including all Mechanical Plant, FLT’s HGV’s, Vans, etc. * Ensuring the presentation, testing and maintenance of equipment, plant and infrastructure is sustained. * Maintaining and continuing the upkeep of yard premises and other working environments within the depot. * Overseeing the storage, loading and dispatch of equipment. * Assessing damages and advising accordingly. * Stock control and management, including organising stock takes. * Accurate recording and managing all yard costs and expenditure. * Liaising with team members and other departments and depots to ensure customer orders are satisfied and prioritising work to meet order requirements. * Conducting Toolbox Talks and training sessions as appropriate. Requirements * People skills with proven ability to manage and motivate staff. * The ability to communicate effectively at all levels. * Strong IT Skills (MS Word, Excel and database systems). * The ability to work in a fast paced, challenging environment. * Health and Safety knowledge with the ability to brief teams in safe working practices. * A passion for quality and presentation of equipment and good housekeeping. * IOSH Managing Safely Qualification (or equivalent) is preferable. * A technical background with the ability to read engineering drawings, experience within a construction/ groundwork’s environment is preferable