Yard Foreman

Pertemps; Ebford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction solutions provider in Exeter seeks a Yard Foreman. You will oversee yard operations, manage a team, and ensure safety standards are met. Ideal candidates will have supervisory experience in construction, strong leadership skills, and knowledge of health and safety regulations. The role offers £16.00 per hour plus a quarterly profit-related bonus and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Quarterly profit-related bonus

Training and career development opportunities

Supportive, safety-first working environment

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a supervisory role within construction.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Good knowledge of health and safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Supervising daily yard activities.
• Coordinating and motivating yard staff.
• Monitoring stock levels.
• Overseeing equipment inspections.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Health and safety knowledge

Tools

Forklift

Plant operator ticket

Job description

Overview

Location: Exeter
Pay: £16.00 per hour + quarterly profit-related bonus
Hours: 39 hours per week (Mon–Thu 8:00am–4:30pm, Fri 8:00am–3:30pm, 30 mins lunch each day)
We are recruiting for an experienced Yard Foreman to join a well-established construction solutions provider.

This role offers a competitive hourly rate, a profit-related bonus, and the opportunity to develop your career within a global industry leader.

The Role

As Yard Foreman, you will be responsible for overseeing all yard operations, ensuring equipment and materials are organised, maintained, and distributed efficiently. You will lead a small team, ensuring high standards of safety and productivity at all times.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervising daily yard activities, including loading, unloading, storage, and distribution of equipment
• Coordinating and motivating yard staff to achieve targets and maintain safety standards
• Monitoring stock levels and maintaining accurate records
• Overseeing equipment inspections, maintenance, and repairs
• Ensuring compliance with health, safety, and environmental procedures
• Supporting staff training and development

About You

• Previous experience in a yard foreman or supervisory role within construction, building, or a related industry
• Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills
• Good knowledge of health and safety requirements
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Plant operator ticket (desirable)
• Forklift experience (desirable)

What’s on Offer

• £16.00 per hour + quarterly profit-related bonus
• 39-hour working week, early Friday finish
• Training and career development opportunities
• Supportive, safety-first working environment