Depot & Fleet Operations Lead

West Riding Recruitment Limited; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

West Riding Recruitment Limited in Wakefield region is seeking an experienced Depot Foreman to lead our Featherstone depot. You will be responsible for yard operations, staff, plant and fleet, ensuring efficient, safe and compliant performance across contracts.

The role requires hands-on leadership, strong organisational skills, and the ability to coordinate suppliers, subcontractors and internal teams. A CSCS card is preferred, and driving licence is essential; you must be prepared to work

Qualifications

• Experience with preventative and emergency repairs for plant and equipment.
• Welding skills and abrasive wheel training preferred.
• Computer literacy for record keeping and reporting.
• Organised, detail-focused and able to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Manage yard/depot workforce, plant, materials, suppliers and sub-contractors.
• Assist with phasing, planning and programming of plant and materials for contracts.
• Maintain depot files in line with QMS and company policy.
• Ensure safe working practices and health and safety compliance.
• Inspect and coordinate vehicle and plant defects and repairs.
• Promote lean processes within the depot.
• Maintain stock levels and check plant before reallocation.
• Support training and competency within the team.

Skills

Preventative maintenance

Emergency repairs

Welding

Abrasive wheel training

Computer literacy

Attention to detail

Numeracy

Teamwork

Driving license

Job description

West Riding Recruitment Limited in Wakefield region is seeking an experienced Depot Foreman to lead our Featherstone depot. You will be responsible for yard operations, staff, plant and fleet, ensuring efficient, safe and compliant performance across contracts.

The role requires hands-on leadership, strong organisational skills, and the ability to coordinate suppliers, subcontractors and internal teams. A CSCS card is preferred, and driving licence is essential; you must be prepared to work