Hands-On Timber Yard Supervisor

Thrive Personnel; Leeds; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Thrive Personnel is seeking an experienced Timber Yard Foreman to oversee day-to-day operations of a busy timber yard in Leeds. You will supervise yard staff, coordinate workloads, manage stock movements, and ensure safety and efficiency on site.

The role requires hands-on supervision, strong knowledge of timber products, and the ability to lead a team in a fast-paced environment. Forklift operation and health & safety awareness are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in timber yard or timber merchant environment is essential.
• Good knowledge of timber products, sizes, grades and applications.
• Experience managing stock, deliveries and goods-in/goods-out operations.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the daily activities of the yard team and allocate workloads.
• Oversee loading/unloading of timber deliveries and stock organisation.
• Monitor stock levels and assist with stock checks and inventory control.
• Ensure safe operation of forklift trucks and yard machinery.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping and health and safety in the yard.
• Train and motivate yard operatives and liaise with transport, warehouse and sales teams.

Skills

Team leadership

Timber knowledge

Stock management

Health & safety

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Thrive Personnel is seeking an experienced Timber Yard Foreman to oversee day-to-day operations of a busy timber yard in Leeds. You will supervise yard staff, coordinate workloads, manage stock movements, and ensure safety and efficiency on site.

The role requires hands-on supervision, strong knowledge of timber products, and the ability to lead a team in a fast-paced environment. Forklift operation and health & safety awareness are essential.