Yard Manager

Path Recruitment Ltd; Reading; On-site; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A national plant hire company is seeking an experienced Yard Manager near Reading to lead yard operations and manage personnel while ensuring Health & Safety standards. The role comes with a salary of £40,000 per year, Monday to Friday working hours, and benefits including 22 days holiday, a company pension scheme, and opportunities for forklift training. Ideal candidates will have management experience, HGV driving skills, and strong operational support capabilities.

Benefits

£40,000 salary depending on experience

22 days holiday plus bank holidays

Company pension scheme

Forklift training provided

Long-term career growth

Qualifications

• Must hold a full UK driving license.
• Management experience or potential is essential.
• Confident in hands-on leadership with excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day yard operations and stock control.
• Manage yard personnel and maintain Health & Safety standards.
• Deliver and collect plant equipment as needed.

Skills

Management experience

HGV driving skills

Digger operation

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Yard Manager - Reading - £40,000 - HGV & Digger Duties

Hands‑on leadership yard manager role near Reading with a national plant hire company. £40,000 salary depending on experience, Monday to Friday, long‑term career stability.

The Company

You will be joining a national plant hire business supplying construction equipment across the UK. We're looking for a proactive Yard Manager to lead depot operations near Reading. This is perfect for someone with management experience, operational know‑how, or a strong driving background ready to step into a leadership role.

Benefits

• £40,000 depending on experience
• 22 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Monday to Friday working hours
• Company pension scheme
• Forklift training provided if required
• Long‑term career growth

Job Role

• As the yard manager, you will lead day‑to‑day yard operations, stock control, and equipment prep
• Manage yard personnel and maintain Health & Safety standards
• Deliver and collect plant equipment (HGV and digger operation when required)
• Hands‑on operational support as needed
• Occasional driving may be required until dedicated drivers are in place

This role is ideal for candidates with management experience or potential, plus HGV and digger‑driving skills. Backgrounds as Site Manager, Warehouse Manager, HGV driver, or similar considered. You will ideally have previous management experience or potential, confident in hands‑on leadership. HGV and plant machinery experience, digger operation desirable. You must hold a full UK driving license; forklift license advantageous with excellent organisational and communication skills. You will have previously worked as a Depot Manager, Yard Supervisor, Plant Hire Supervisor, Yard Manager, HGV Yard Manager, Site Manager, Equipment Hire Manager, Operations Supervisor, Construction Plant Manager, Warehouse Manager.

Next Steps

If you are an experienced Yard Manager with leadership and operational experience, apply today.