Transport Manager/Yard Supervisor

IBMG; Lewes; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected independent builder's merchant is seeking a Transport Manager/Yard Supervisor for its Lewes branch. You'll manage daily operations, oversee a team, and ensure timely deliveries while adhering to safety regulations. The ideal candidate has proven experience in a similar role, strong leadership skills, and knowledge of transport legislation. We offer career development, a competitive salary, and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary with overtime opportunities

Pension scheme

Paid holidays

Career development and training

Staff discount on building materials

Bonuses

Employee assistance program

Perks Membership

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar role within the builders merchants or construction supply industry.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent organisational and communication abilities.
• Knowledge of transport legislation and vehicle compliance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all yard operations, including goods in/out, stock rotation, and housekeeping.
• Manage and schedule deliveries, ensuring timely and efficient service.
• Supervise and motivate yard and driving staff, ensuring high standards of safety and customer service.
• Maintain vehicle compliance, including servicing, inspections, and legal documentation.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Communication

Knowledge of transport legislation

Forklift licence

Job description

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The Company

Join our team at Chandlers Building supplies, a respected independent builder's merchant serving the Southeast since 1993. With a commitment to quality products and exceptional customer service, we are part of the Independent Builders Merchant Group (IBMG), the largest independent merchant group in the South of England.

We're expanding our Transport team at our Lewes Branch and are looking for a dependable Transport Manager/Yard Supervisor to help us continue delivering excellent service to our trade and retail customers

The Role

As our Transport Manager / Yard Supervisor, you'll be at the heart of our daily operations-ensuring the smooth, safe, and efficient running of our yard and delivery services. You'll manage a team of drivers and yard staff, oversee stock control, and ensure our customers receive their materials on time and in perfect condition.

Ensure that branch operations are carried out in line with company procedures and policies.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all yard operations, including goods in/out, stock rotation, and housekeeping
• Manage and schedule deliveries, ensuring timely and efficient service
• Supervise and motivate yard and driving staff, ensuring high standards of safety and customer service
• Maintain vehicle compliance, including servicing, inspections, and legal documentation
• Liaise with suppliers, customers, and internal teams to coordinate logistics
• Ensure health & safety procedures are followed at all times

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience in a similar role within the builders merchants or construction supply industry
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Excellent organisational and communication abilities
• Knowledge of transport legislation and vehicle compliance
• Forklift licence (desirable)

The Hours

Week 1: Monday to Friday 07:30-17:00

Week 2: Monday to Friday 07:30-17:00 Saturday 08:00-12:00

The Rewards

At IBMG, we value our employees and offer a supportive work environment that fosters growth and development. By joining our team, you will have access to training opportunities, career advancement prospects, and a range of benefits :

• Competitive salary with overtime opportunities
• Pension scheme and paid holidays
• Supportive team and positive work environment
• Career development and training
• Staff discount on building materials
• Bonuses
• Employee assistance program
• Perks Membership

If you are looking for an exciting opportunity to contribute your skills and be part of a dynamic team at Chandlers Building Supplies apply now for the Transport Manager/Yard Supervisor position. Join us in our mission to deliver excellence in the Builders Merchant Sector.