Yard & Logistics Supervisor

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

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