Yard Foreman

John Sutch Cranes Ltd; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Permanent role

Career progression

Family-run environment

Job summary

John Sutch Cranes Ltd in Liverpool is seeking a reliable Yard Foreman to support the day-to-day running of the Liverpool depot yard. This is a temporary role with potential to progress to a permanent position within the business as you gain experience.

The role is hands-on, focused on keeping the yard organised and safe, ensuring cranes and equipment are ready for jobs and movements run smoothly; there's an opportunity to develop within the company.

Qualifications

• Experience in yard operations within plant/crane hire.
• Strong health and safety awareness.
• Hands-on, practical approach with attention to detail.
• Able to work in a team and follow instructions.
• Reliable and well organised, willing to get stuck in.
• CPCS, NPORS or plant experience is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Organise and maintain the yard daily.
• Manage movement of cranes and equipment in/out of the depot.
• Load and unload plant and support vehicle movements.
• Ensure equipment is checked, clean and ready for use.
• Maintain a safe working environment at all times.
• Assist with basic maintenance checks and report issues.
• Support the depot team with operational tasks.

Skills

Yard management

Plant/crane hire

Health and safety

Hands-on

Team player

CPCS/NPORS

Job description

Job Title

Yard Foreman

Location

Liverpool

Company

John Sutch Cranes

Job Type

Full Time (Temporary) with opportunity to progress

About Us

John Sutch Cranes is an established crane hire and lifting specialist operating across the UK from our Manchester and Liverpool depots. With over 36 years in the industry, we've built a strong reputation for reliability, safety and doing the job properly.

The Role

We are looking for a reliable and experienced Yard Foreman to support the day-to-day running of our Liverpool depot yard. It's a temporary opportunity but for the right person it could lead to a full time role in our business and a route to progress your career in the industry.

This is a hands-on role focused on keeping the yard organised, safe and running efficiently. You'll be working closely with the depot and operations team to make sure cranes and equipment are ready for jobs and movements run smoothly.

Key Responsibilities

• Day-to-day organisation and upkeep of the yard
• Managing the movement of cranes and equipment in and out of the depot
• Loading and unloading plant and supporting vehicle movements
• Ensuring equipment is checked, clean and ready for use
• Maintaining a safe working environment at all times
• Supporting basic maintenance checks and reporting issues
• Assisting the depot team with general operational tasks

What We’re Looking For

• Experience working in a yard, plant hire, crane hire or similar environment
• Good awareness of health and safety practices
• A practical, hands-on approach with good attention to detail
• Ability to work as part of a team and follow instructions
• Reliable, organised and willing to get stuck in
• CPCS, NPORS or plant experience would be an advantage

What We Offer

• Competitive salary (depending on experience)
• Permanent role with stability
• Opportunity to progress within the business over time
• Supportive, family-run working environment