Yard Supervisor

Job Title: Yard Supervisor
Employment Type: Permanent
Location: Birmingham
About the Role:
Anderselite is seeking a Yard Supervisor on behalf of our client to oversee yard operations and the team in Birmingham. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the storage, preparation, and movement of goods, ensuring safe and efficient loading/unloading processes, maintaining excellent housekeeping standards, and supporting audits and stock checks. This role involves providing operational support across the business and ensuring compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Equipment Hire:
- Record asset information and confirm hires in the system
- Load delivery vehicles accurately, managing paperwork for external haulers and internal drivers
- Equipment Returns:
- Receive, record, and verify returned equipment against documentation
- Transfer data to the returns register, noting any issues for the administration team
- Inspect returned equipment for damage and notify the Workshop Team Leader
- Service & Maintenance:
- Prepare non-mechanical plant for hire, including cleaning, painting, and maintenance checks
- Document completed jobs, ensuring accurate service records
- Other Duties:
- Act as key holder for the depot barrier system, managing vehicle access and ensuring a banksman is available
- Assist with slinger/signaller duties, receive goods paperwork, and scan to the Quality Team
- Commercial:
- Maintain accurate stock levels, reporting issues that may delay customer orders
- Support annual stock checks and ensure spending aligns with budget requirements
- Quality:
- Ensure work adheres to process standards, actively contributing to continuous improvement
- Collaborate with the Operations Manager to maintain communication and meet deadlines
- Team Leadership:
- Supervise yard activities, offering feedback, conducting briefings, and motivating team members
- HSEQ (Health, Safety, Environment, and Quality):
- Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, managing RAMS, SSOW, and risk assessments
- Conduct HSEQ meetings, advise on HSEQ matters, and support incident investigations
- Contribute to sustainability and environmental initiatives in line with company goals
Key Measures & Targets:
- Quality of yard and storage areas
- Accuracy and efficiency of equipment booking processes
Key Relationships:
- Yard Team
- Logistics Team
- Operations Managers
- Workshop Team Leaders and Fitters
Person Specification:
Essential:
- Experience in a yard role within the plant hire industry or similar
- Experience loading/unloading light and HGV vehicles
- Full driving licence
- Computer literacy
- Strong attention to detail and adherence to procedures
Desirable:
- Knowledge of plant, tools, and tunnelling equipment
- Forklift licence
- First Aid and Fire Warden experience
Benefits:
- 5% Company pension contribution
- Life Assurance at 2x salary
- Private medical cover
- Permanent Health Cover
- Profit Share Scheme
- Company car or allowance (position-dependent)
- Career development and training opportunities
- Staff referral and volunteering schemes
- 25 days annual leave plus loyalty days
We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package. Join our client’s team and help drive excellence in yard operations!