Yard Manager

Cameo Consultancy; Stratford-upon-Avon; On-site; GBP 25,200 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Job summary

Yard Manager position in Stratford-upon-Avon for Cameo Consultancy. A full-time, permanent role overseeing yard operations with a small team, ensuring safety, efficiency, and high standards. Salary up to £42,000 including bonus, with a hands-on remit and two-yard operatives.

Role involves stock control, maintenance coordination, and regulatory compliance on site. Responsibilities include telehandler operation, load/unload of vehicles, stock checks, and supervision, plus documentation, reporting,

Qualifications

• Experience operating telehandlers in a commercial yard or construction setting.
• Experience supervising or managing operational teams.
• Understanding of HR processes and people management responsibilities.
• Experience handling construction materials or hire-based products.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Experience of Health & Safety on site.
• IT literate with Outlook and Excel skills.
• Strong leadership ability to motivate and manage a team.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Reliable and proactive with ability to work outdoors in all weather.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day yard operations, ensuring efficiency and organisation.
• Operate and drive telehandlers (valid licence required).
• Load and unload articulated vehicles safely and efficiently.
• Sort, inspect, and manually clean hire and returned products.
• Manage yard operations and stock, ensuring procedures and standards are met.
• Maintain accurate operational records and documentation.
• Supervise Yard Operatives, including performance management and holidays.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations on site.
• Conduct regular stock checks and inventory accuracy.
• Arrange servicing, maintenance and repairs for telehandlers and equipment.
• Manage site requirements including skip changes and quotes for consumables.
• Monitor fuel usage and provide data for replenishment.
• Support senior leadership in improving yard operations.
• Provide updates to senior management on performance and stock.
• Carry out other duties as appropriate.

Skills

Telehandler operation

Team supervision

HR processes

Construction materials

Communication

HSE on-site

Outlook & Excel

Leadership

UK driving licence

Outdoor work

Job description

Yard Manager - Stratford-upon-Avon

We are looking for an experienced Yard Manager to join a small team on a full‑time, permanent basis in Stratford‑upon‑Avon. Offering a salary of up to £42,000 including bonus, this is an excellent opportunity to work with a leading supplier to the construction, energy, and utilities sectors. This is a hands‑on role, overseeing all yard operations while directly managing a small team of two, ensuring efficiency, safety, and high operational standards at all times.

• Reference: J7046_1784641073
• Job Type: Permanent
• Industry: Building and Construction

Key accountabilities for the Yard Manager

• Oversee the day‑to‑day operations of the yard, ensuring efficiency and organisation at all times
• Operate and drive telehandlers (valid licence required)
• Load and unload articulated vehicles safely and efficiently
• Sort, inspect, and manually clean hire and returned products
• Manage yard operations and stock, ensuring all procedures and company standards are consistently met
• Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date operational records and documentation
• Supervise and support Yard Operatives, including performance management, reviews, and holiday approvals in line with company policy
• Ensure full compliance with health and safety regulations, maintaining a safe and secure working environment
• Conduct regular stock checks and ensure inventory accuracy
• Arrange servicing, maintenance, and repairs for telehandlers and yard equipment
• Manage site requirements including skip changes and sourcing quotes for consumables and minor repairs
• Monitor fuel usage and provide accurate data for replenishment
• Support senior leadership with the ongoing development and improvement of yard operations
• Provide regular updates to senior management on performance, staffing, stock levels, and operational matters
• Carry out any other duties appropriate to the role

Key Skills Required for the Yard Manager

• Proven experience operating telehandlers within a commercial yard or construction environment
• Experience in supervising or managing operational teams, ideally within a similar yard‑based or industrial setting
• Good understanding of HR processes and people management responsibilities
• Experience handling construction materials or hire‑based products
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Experience of managing Health & Safety onsite
• IT literate, with good working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook and Excel skills
• Strong leadership ability, with the confidence to motivate and manage a team effectively
• Full UK driving licence
• Reliable and proactive, with a strong work ethic and the ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions

What’s in it for you?

• Starting salary of £42,000 with bonus
• Mon to Fri 7.30 am to 4.30 pm or 8.00 am to 5.00 pm
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Annual bonus (company/performance related)