Yard Manager

Job role

Yard Manager, part time (24-32 hours per week), in Loose, Maidstone. GBP16-GBP18 per hour, depending on experience. Responsible for managing the operations of our yard areas. It is a pivotal role between our office team and installation/site teams. The role requires someone who can work well under pressure, with limited supervision and maintain a positive outlook. Someone who is organised, motivated and happy to work outside throughout the year.

Key duties and responsibility

• Ensuring the relevant materials for our jobs are picked and ready for site teams to take (working from a job sheet provided by our office team)
  • Plan for materials to go to site by most cost effective and efficient means via haulage when necessary
• Returning to stock any materials that are returned on completion of a job.
• Responsibility for storage and cataloguing of materials in store
• Monthly stock take reporting the stock levels.
• Direct delivery of materials to site as required
• Ordering of consumerables as required, in bulk with cost saving a priority (generally monthly)
• Storage and maintenance of plant and machinery
• Check PAT testing stickers on a quarterly basis of relevant electrical items and liaise with office if PAT Testing needs booking in.
• Vehicle maintenance checking fluids, tyres and when servicing is required
• Preparing product samples for clients when required
• General maintenance on equipment, vehicles and property as required.
• Use our online office management tool: to record relevant information (e.g. materials picked and ready to take)
• Keep storage yards clean and tidy for organisation and health & safety.

Skills

• Excellent organisational skills
• Ability to multitask and prioritise tasks effectively
• Hold a current UK driving license and experience of driving with a trailer preferred.
• Ability to drive a forklift preferred
• 2-3 years experience in a similar role preferred, but not essential
• Proficient in using Microsoft Office and other basic computer skills
• Knowledge of safety regulations and procedures

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand for extended periods of time
• Ability to lift 25kg bags
• Ability to work in various weather conditions

Hours and start date

The role is flexible, assuming an 8 hour day, 3-4 days a week, with a suggested start time of 8am until 4pm, with relevant breaks.

Ideally, we are looking for someone who can start on or before 1 st May 2025