Yard Manager

Orion Electrotech Ltd; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Orion Electrotech Ltd is recruiting for a Yard Manager in Peterborough to lead busy yard operations, stock control and goods movement across nearby sites. The role requires hands-on leadership, forklift experience and a proactive approach to improving processes and discipline within the team.

You will manage a team of four operatives, coordinate goods in/out, supervise stock movements and ensure storage efficiency while upholding health and safety standards in a growing, close-knit operation.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Yard Manager or in a similar supervisory logistics role.
• Experience leading teams in a busy yard or store environment.
• Strong background in yard/logistics or stores management.
• Forklift experience is essential.
• Licence preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Manage all day-to-day yard activities
• Lead, motivate and develop a team of 4 operatives
• Oversee goods in, goods out and stock management
• Ensure products are correctly stored and easily accessible
• Coordinate movement of stock between nearby sites
• Support loading and unloading activities
• Operate a forklift when required
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives
• Improve productivity and operational efficiency
• Work closely with production and logistics departments
• Ensure health and safety standards are maintained

Skills

Forklift experience

Leadership

Stock control

Organisational skills

Health and safety awareness

Job description

Peterborough
Up to £40,000 Benefits
Permanent Full Time

Yard Manager - Take Charge of a Growing Operation

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Yard Manager to join a well-established and expanding manufacturer in Peterborough.

We're looking for a hands‑on Yard Manager with strong leadership skills, forklift experience and a proven ability to organise busy operational environments. The successful Yard Manager will be responsible for overseeing yard operations, stock control, logistics coordination and goods movement across multiple sites located within close proximity.

This role would suit a proactive Yard Manager who enjoys solving problems, improving processes and leading from the front. The business is continuing to grow and needs a Yard Manager who can bring structure, efficiency and accountability to the operation.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all day-to-day yard activities
• Lead, motivate and develop a team of 4 operatives
• Oversee goods in, goods out and stock management
• Ensure products are correctly stored and easily accessible
• Coordinate movement of stock between nearby sites
• Support loading and unloading activities
• Operate a forklift when required
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives
• Improve productivity and operational efficiency
• Work closely with production and logistics departments
• Ensure health and safety standards are maintained

Skills & Experience Required

• Previous experience as a Yard Manager, Yard Supervisor, Yard Controller or Logistics Supervisor
• Experience managing or supervising teams
• Strong yard, logistics or stores background
• Forklift experience is essential
• Licence preferred but not required
• Experience dealing with large, bulky or non-palletised products
• Excellent organisational skills
• Strong stock control and goods movement experience
• Ability to identify and implement operational improvements

Why Join?

• Up to £40,000 salary
• Key leadership role within a growing business
• Opportunity to put your own stamp on the operation
• Varied role combining people management, logistics and stock control
• Stable long-term opportunity with future growth potential

If you're a driven Yard Manager looking for a role where you can take ownership, improve processes and lead a growing team, we'd love to hear from you.