Transport/Yard Supervisor

Huws Gray Group.; Coventry; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Huws Gray Group is seeking a Transport/Yard Supervisor in Coventry to oversee yard operations. The role requires effective team management to ensure products reach their destinations timely while maintaining excellent customer service. Benefits include 23 days annual leave, a performance bonus, and development programs.

Benefits

23 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Company performance bonus scheme

Contributory pension scheme

Company-funded Life Assurance

Generous colleague discount scheme

Training and development programmes

Qualifications

• Forklift Driving licence advantageous.
• Experience in a busy environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Managing yard operations and coordinating with branch activities.
• Supporting vehicle loading and unloading.
• Monitoring stock levels and documenting processes.

Skills

Team Coordination

Local Geographic Knowledge

Customer Service

Tools

Computer Systems

Job description

We are looking for a Transport/Yard Supervisor to join us at Huws Gray Coventry!

If you’re in the trade or have tackled a home improvement project, you’ve probably heard of us. We’re the Huws Gray Group, made up of brands including Huws Gray, Hirebase, Civils & Lintels, The Timber Group, PDM, NDI, and Anglia Tool Centre. Our branches across the UK serve and support local communities with building materials, and we need the right people to help us continue this work.

Our Transport/Yard Supervisors are responsible for ensuring the correct quantities of products reach their destinations on time. They must effectively organise and manage a team of yard operatives, drivers, and vehicles. Working in one of our branches, you’ll be part of a team committed to excellent customer service and operational efficiency.

Here’s a quick overview of some responsibilities of a Transport/Yard Supervisor at Huws Gray:

• Managing yard operations on behalf of the Branch Management team and ensuring team coordination with branch activities.
• Working efficiently within a high-volume transport operation, with good local geographic knowledge.
• Supporting vehicle loading and unloading.
• Handling goods inwards and outwards, and documenting processes accurately on our computer systems.
• Monitoring stock levels, noting faulty or damaged goods, and reporting issues to the Branch Manager.

We value individuality and believe that diverse team members make us stronger. We provide comprehensive training and tools to help you succeed as a Transport/Yard Supervisor. A Forklift Driving licence and previous experience in a busy environment are advantageous.

What’s in it for you?

• 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Company performance bonus scheme
• Contributory pension scheme
• Company-funded Life Assurance
• Generous colleague discount scheme
• Training and development programmes to support your career growth

Our online application process is quick and easy—less time than making a good brew. So, make your application today!