Yard Foreperson/Relief HGV Driver

TN United Kingdom; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent builders’ merchant in the UK is seeking a Warehouse Manager to oversee operations in a fast-paced environment. The role includes managing a team, ensuring compliance, and providing excellent customer service while handling multi-drop deliveries. Candidates should possess strong leadership skills and relevant experience in the industry.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Performance-related bonus

Contributory pension scheme

Perkbox discounts

Financial planning support

Holiday accrual based on length of service

Free parking

Cycle-to-work scheme

Enhanced maternity/paternity pay

Mental health support

Employee assistance program

Qualifications

• Proven track record in managing a warehouse/yard.
• Previous foreman/management experience preferred.
• Knowledge of products/industry is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of the yard/warehouse.
• Ensure orders are correct and on time.
• Maintain compliance with policies and health/safety regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

People Management

Education

Class 2 licence

Digital tachograph card

CPC training

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Posted:

23.05.2025

Expiry Date:

07.07.2025

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Job Description:

The ideal candidate should have a proven track record in managing a warehouse/yard in a fast-paced environment and experience of effectively running a successful function. The individual will be responsible for the yard/warehouse operation and for providing excellent standards of service, efficiency, and performance. Please be aware the shift pattern for this role includes alternate Saturday mornings. You will also be required to make multi-drop deliveries to customers in the surrounding area, providing top-quality customer service while driving Class 2 HGV vehicles with the HIAB Crane.

Duties will include:

1. Responsibility for the day-to-day operations of the yard/warehouse department.
2. Efficiently managing a team of yard/warehouse staff, ensuring orders are correct and on time, providing top-quality customer service.
3. Responsibility for all goods in/out.
4. Ensuring company compliance with all warehouse/yard policies, legislations, and procedures, as well as health and safety issues.
5. Managing, monitoring, and developing a team of warehouse/yard staff.
6. Involvement in strategic development and improvements.
7. Ensuring housekeeping is well maintained, including excellent external presentation of the branch.
8. Maintaining accurate administrative records.

The successful candidate should have excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills. We are looking for a candidate with strong people management skills who is keen to manage and develop the team whilst operating an efficient yard/warehouse.

Previous foreman/management experience in a similar role and experience within the merchant industry would be preferable. Knowledge of the products/industry would be an advantage. A Class 2 licence, digital tachograph card, and up-to-date CPC training are essential for this role.

Benefits include a competitive salary package, performance-related bonus, contributory pension scheme, Perkbox discounts, financial planning support, holiday accrual based on length of service, free parking, cycle-to-work scheme, enhanced maternity/paternity pay, mental health support, and employee assistance program.

MKM is the leading independent builders’ merchant in the UK, established in 1995.