Working Yard Foreman

Equals One; Ouzlewell Green; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Equals One in Leeds is seeking an experienced Working Yard Foreman to manage the daily yard operations, ensuring materials and equipment are organised and dispatched efficiently.

The role requires strong scaffolding yard experience, excellent organisational and communication skills, and the ability to lead a small team while staying actively involved in day-to-day yard activities. Working hours are Monday to Friday with shifts as needed.

Qualifications

• Previous scaffolding yard experience is essential.
• Experience supervising or managing yard or depot teams.
• Proactive hands-on approach with strong organisation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily running of the yard and ensure materials/equipment are ready for use.
• Supervise up to 6 yard staff and manage rotas/attendance.
• Ensure equipment is prepared, checked and dispatched efficiently.
• Maintain safe working practices and health and safety compliance.
• Collaborate with management for operational efficiency.

Skills

Scaffolding yard experience

Team supervision

Organisational skills

Health & safety

Communication

Tools

Layher systems

Tube & fitting scaffolding

Hoarding systems

Job description

Working Yard Foreman

Location: Leeds

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: Competitive salary package offered, dependent on experience

We specialise in Tube and Fitting scaffolding, Layher System scaffolding and freestanding PVC hoarding solutions, delivering safe and compliant access systems across a wide range of commercial and construction projects.

We are now looking to recruit an experienced and hands-on Yard Manager / Yard Foreman to oversee the daily operations of our busy yard in Leeds.

This is a key operational role within the business, responsible for ensuring the yard runs efficiently, equipment is organised and ready for dispatch, and staff are effectively managed to support project requirements.

The successful candidate will bring strong scaffolding yard experience, excellent organisation skills, and the ability to lead a small team while remaining actively involved in day-to-day yard activities.

Working Hours

The yard operates Monday to Friday between 6:00am and 7:00pm, with shifts expected to be approximately 10 hours within these operating hours (exact shift pattern to be agreed).

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily running of the yard, ensuring materials and equipment is organised, maintained and ready for use
• Manage and supervise a team of up to 6 yard staff
• Plan and manage staff rotas, attendance and absence
• Ensure all equipment is prepared, checked and dispatched efficiently
• Maintain safe working practices and ensure the yard operates in line with health and safety requirements
• Work closely with management to ensure operational efficiency and smooth workflow

Materials & Systems Used

The yard handles a range of scaffolding and site equipment including:

• Layher systems
• Tube and fitting scaffolding
• Hoarding systems
• Concrete blocks
• Heras fencing

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

• Previous scaffolding yard experience (essential)
• Experience supervising or managing yard or depot teams
• A proactive, hands-on approach with strong organisational skills
• The ability to lead by example and keep operations running smoothly
• Good communication and team management skills