Yard Manager

Next Generation Scaffolding Limited; Leigh on Sea; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Management team support

Opportunities to improve yard systems

Job summary

Next Generation Scaffolding Limited in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Yard Manager to lead the busy scaffolding yard, ensuring safe, efficient operation and high standards of NASC compliance.

You will manage yard operatives, supervise stock, plan daily workloads, and deliver safety briefings. The role requires hands-on leadership, strong organisational skills and a proactive approach to continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience managing or supervising a scaffolding yard.
• Strong knowledge of NASC standards and guidance.
• Forklift qualification and safe loading experience.

Responsibilities

• Yard management and operations to ensure safe, efficient running.
• Plan daily workloads, allocate tasks and monitor productivity.
• Lead yard operatives and supervisors; conduct toolbox talks.
• Enforce safety procedures; ensure equipment is operated by trained personnel.
• Oversee storage, stock levels and material handling.
• Coordinate with transport and ensure on-time site deliveries.

Skills

Leadership

Organisation

Health & Safety

Staff management

Communication

Planning

Education

IOSH Managing Safely

SSSTS

SMSTS

NASC guidance knowledge

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Next Generation Scaffolding is an established NASC member scaffolding company committed to maintaining high standards of safety, quality and operational efficiency.

We are looking for an experienced, reliable and hands‑on Scaffolding Yard Manager to take full responsibility for the daily operation of our busy scaffolding yard.

This is a key management position requiring strong leadership, excellent organisation and a thorough understanding of scaffolding materials, yard operations and health and safety.

Key Responsibilities

• Yard Management & Operations
• Take overall responsibility for the safe and efficient running of the scaffolding yard.
• Manage, supervise and organise yard operatives and supervisors.
• Plan daily workloads, allocate tasks and monitor staff productivity.
• Conduct daily yard briefings and ensure operational targets are achieved.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping, organisation and material storage.
• Health & Safety – NASC Standards
• Ensure yard operations comply with company health and safety procedures and applicable NASC guidance.
• Enforce safe working practices and immediately address unsafe behaviour.
• Ensure forklifts, lifting equipment and machinery are operated only by trained and authorised personnel.
• Oversee daily equipment checks, defect reporting and safe isolation of defective machinery.
• Ensure defective equipment is secured and repairs are carried out only by authorised, competent personnel.
• Maintain safe loading areas, vehicle movements and pedestrian segregation.
• Deliver toolbox talks, safety briefings and staff inductions.
• Assist with health and safety inspections, audits and ongoing NASC compliance.
• Oversee the storage, organisation and movement of tube and fitting scaffolding materials.
• Manage stock levels, material returns and regular stock checks.
• Ensure damaged or defective scaffolding materials are identified and segregated.
• Reduce stock losses, damage and unnecessary wastage.
• Ensure materials are correctly picked and prepared for site deliveries.
• Transport & Vehicle Loading
• Supervise the safe loading and unloading of scaffolding lorries.
• Ensure deliveries are prepared accurately and on time.
• Coordinate with transport and operations teams to meet daily schedules.
• Ensure vehicles are loaded safely and loads are appropriately secured.
• Report vehicle defects and maintenance requirements.
• Staff Management
• Lead and motivate the yard team.
• Monitor attendance, punctuality, performance and productivity.
• Ensure staff follow company procedures and safety standards.
• Identify training requirements and support staff development.
• Report operational and safety concerns directly to the Directors.
• Previous experience managing or supervising a scaffolding yard.
• Strong knowledge of tube and fitting scaffolding materials and equipment.
• Good understanding of health and safety within a scaffolding or construction yard.
• Experience supervising yard operatives and coordinating daily workloads.
• Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to take ownership of the yard and make operational decisions.
• Reliable, proactive and comfortable working in a hands‑on management role.
• Experience working for an NASC member scaffolding company.
• Knowledge of relevant NASC guidance and scaffolding industry best practice.
• Forklift qualification and experience.
• IOSH Managing Safely, SSSTS, SMSTS or equivalent safety training.
• Experience with scaffolding stock management and transport operations.
• Experience supporting health and safety audits.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Opportunity to take responsibility for an established scaffolding yard.
• Support from an experienced management team.
• Opportunity to improve yard systems, safety standards and operational efficiency.

We are particularly interested in candidates who have previously managed a busy scaffolding yard and understand the safety and operational standards expected of an NASC member company.