Yard Manager

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

Job summary

Orion Electrotech Ltd is seeking an experienced Yard Manager in Peterborough to lead and optimise yard operations. You will oversee stock control, goods movement, and forklift tasks across nearby sites, while driving productivity improvements and team development.

The role emphasises proactive leadership, problem‑solving, and strong organisational skills in a growing manufacturing context.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in yard management or logistics supervision.
• Experience overseeing stock, goods in/out and storage.
• Proven ability to lead and develop a small team.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day yard activities and stock movement.
• Coordinate goods movement between nearby sites.
• Lead a team of operatives and ensure safety standards.

Skills

Yard management

Team supervision

Forklift operation

Stock control

Logistics coordination

Tools

Forklift equipment

Job description

Yard ManagerPeterborough

Up to £40,000 Benefits

Permanent Full Time

Yard Manager - Take Charge of a Growing OperationAn 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