Yard Foreman

Job Description

Location: Voyager Park North, Portfield Road

Wernick Hire

The UK’s Largest and Longest Standing National Provider of Permanent and Temporary Modular Buildings and Site Accommodation

Role Overview: Yard Foreman

As a Yard Foreman at Wernick Hire, your role is pivotal in the efficient operation of our busy depot. You will oversee all yard activities, ensuring the smooth repair, refurbishment, and fit-out of modular buildings and cabins. With a focus on health and safety, you'll lead by example, managing a team of yard employees to maintain high standards of quality and safety at all times.

About Us

Established in 1934, the Wernick Group continues to be a family-run and owned company. Over the past five years, we have more than doubled our profits, a testament to the quality and dedication of our workforce. Our business thrives on the enthusiasm, vision, friendliness, and real can-do spirit of our team members.

About The Role

Key Responsibilities:

1. Repair and refurbish cabins/buildings to AQPG standards.
2. Ensure security of workshop, hire yard, and stock.
3. Carry out safety checks on all working at height equipment and train staff accordingly.
4. Lead and motivate the team to ensure productivity and effectiveness.
5. Maintain stock levels for immediate hires and prepare welfare units for hire.
6. Mentor junior staff or apprentices.
7. Prepare cabins/buildings within the yard for delivery, meeting customer requirements.
8. Complete and submit all company documentation accurately and promptly.
9. Coordinate with Depot Manager on work progress to ensure timely completion.
10. Inspect cabins/buildings before delivery for quality assurance.
11. Inspect returned cabins/buildings for damages or missing items.
12. Organize and manage subcontractor labor if necessary.
13. Negotiate with suppliers for materials at the best prices.
14. Minimize material wastage.
15. Ensure safe loading/unloading of cabins, buildings, and materials.
16. Maintain cleanliness and orderliness of workshop and yard.
17. Attend relevant training sessions.
18. Work in accordance with risk assessments and method statements.
19. Work additional hours/overtime as required.
20. Adhere to current health and safety legislation.

Who We Are Looking For

• Experience in cabin fitting or modular building fit-out (preferred).
• Management or supervisory experience.
• Ability to delegate work effectively.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Experience with plumbing, joinery, and electrical work.
• Full driving license.
• Resilient, able to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

What You Will Get In Return

• Competitive salary and bonus scheme.
• Generous holiday allowance, increasing with service.
• Options to buy, sell, or carry over holidays.
• Christmas shutdown, early finish Fridays, cycle to work scheme, group pension, life assurance, personal accident insurance, free onsite parking, employee assistance program, training and progression opportunities.
• Join a family-run, well-established, and secure company with over 90 years of trading.

Equal Opportunities & Additional Information

We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for interviews. Please contact our recruitment team if needed.

Important Notice to Recruitment Agencies: Unsolicited CVs may be sent at your own risk and will be considered gifts. We reserve the right to engage candidates directly. Submission of unsolicited CVs implies acceptance of these terms.

The company cannot sponsor international workers; applicants must provide proof of right to work in the UK.

Skills Needed

Experience in cabin fitting or modular buildings in a supervisory or managerial role.

Why Build Your Career with Wernick Group?

Rich Heritage, Progressive Future: A family-owned business blending traditional values with innovation.

Diverse Opportunities: Roles across 36 UK locations in various sectors.

Commitment to Excellence: Focus on quality and customer satisfaction.

Investment in People: Ongoing training, development, and mentorship.

Simplicity and Efficiency: Streamlined processes to focus on core work.

Environmental & Social Responsibility: Commitment to sustainability and safety.

Company Culture

Clear career progression with the Wernick Way Forward, trainee programs, and dedicated training and development initiatives.

Desired Criteria

• Experience in cabin fitting or modular building supervision or management.

Required Criteria

• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Resilience and tenacity.
• Joinery, electrical, and plumbing skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Leadership experience.

Closing Date: Friday 9th May 2025

Contract Type: Full-time

Salary: Based on experience