Yard Foreperson

LBS Builders Merchants; Carmarthen; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit Share Bonus Scheme

Online discount portal including money

Employee Care Helpline and access to a

Staff discount scheme

Death in Service

Formal training and career progression

Job summary

LBS Builders Merchants in Carmarthen is seeking a proactive Yard Foreperson to oversee the yard, warehouse and transport operations. Reporting to the Branch Manager, you will lead a team, ensure safe stock handling and first-class customer service.

The role involves coordinating deliveries, maintaining vehicle and forklift checks, and coaching staff. Hours are 40.75 per week, Monday to Friday 7:30am-4:30pm with every other Saturday morning; salary depends on experience with benefits including

Qualifications

• Previous supervisory or team-leading experience.
• Strong leadership and organisational skills.
• Customer-first approach with excellent communication skills.
• Good knowledge of health & safety practices.
• Forklift licence would be an advantage.
• Basic IT skills for stock and system checks.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate yard staff and drivers to maximise productivity.
• Maintain safe, organised storage and stock presentation across the yard and warehouse.
• Schedule and oversee customer deliveries, ensuring vehicles are used effectively.
• Ensure all vehicles and forklifts are checked daily, maintained and kept safe and presentable.
• Provide excellent customer service to both trade and retail customers, offering advice.
• Oversee accurate picking, loading and unloading of stock for deliveries, collections and transfers.
• Contribute to stock management, accuracy and rotation, including ongoing stock takes.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety, company procedures and security requirements.
• Support and develop staff through training, appraisals and day-to-day coaching.

Skills

Team leadership

Customer service

Health & safety

Stock management

Forklift licence

IT basics

Tools

Stock software

Job description

Location: Carmarthen

We’re looking for a proactive and hands-on Yard Foreperson to oversee the smooth running of our yard, warehouse, and transport operations. Reporting to the Branch Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring efficiency, safety, and outstanding customer service.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate yard staff and drivers to maximise productivity.
• Maintain safe, organised storage and stock presentation across the yard and warehouse.
• Schedule and oversee customer deliveries, ensuring vehicles are used effectively.
• Ensure all vehicles and forklifts are checked daily, maintained, and kept safe and presentable.
• Provide excellent customer service to both trade and retail customers, offering advice where required.
• Oversee the accurate picking, loading, and unloading of stock for deliveries, collections, and transfers.
• Contribute to stock management, accuracy, and rotation, including ongoing stock takes.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety, company procedures, and security requirements.
• Support and develop staff through training, appraisals, and day-to-day coaching.

What We’re Looking For

• Previous supervisory or team-leading experience, ideally within a builders’ merchant, warehouse, or logistics environment.
• Strong leadership and organisational skills, with the ability to motivate a team.
• A customer-first approach with excellent communication skills.
• Good knowledge of health & safety practices.
• Forklift licence (or willingness to train) would be an advantage.
• Basic IT skills for stock and system checks.

Why join us?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a leading name in the Welsh builders’ merchants sector with a strong reputation for exceptional customer service. You'll be joining a supportive & collaborative team and a business that values growth, development, and success.

Benefits

• Profit Share Bonus Scheme
• Online discount portal including money off retail brands and holidays
• Employee Care Helpline and access to a digital GP
• Staff discount scheme
• Death in Service
• Formal training and career progression opportunities

Hours of work

An average of 40.75 hours per week, Monday to Friday between 7.30am - 4.30pm plus every other Saturday morning from 8.00am - 12.00pm.

Salary

Depending on Experience

Interested?

If you’re an organised, safety-conscious leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment, we’d love to hear from you.