Yard Operations Lead – Drive Stock, Logistics & Team

JobsTrackR; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

JobsTrackR in Peterborough is seeking a hands-on Yard Manager to lead busy yard operations at multiple nearby sites. You will oversee stock control, goods movement and logistics coordination, and you'll manage a small team of operatives while ensuring productivity and safety.

The role requires forklift experience, strong organisation and a proactive approach to process improvements. If you relish taking ownership, driving efficiency and supporting production and logistics teams, this could be

Qualifications

• Experience as a Yard Manager, Yard Supervisor, 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.

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

Logistics coordination

Organisation

Health & safety

Job description

JobsTrackR in Peterborough is seeking a hands-on Yard Manager to lead busy yard operations at multiple nearby sites. You will oversee stock control, goods movement and logistics coordination, and you'll manage a small team of operatives while ensuring productivity and safety.

The role requires forklift experience, strong organisation and a proactive approach to process improvements. If you relish taking ownership, driving efficiency and supporting production and logistics teams, this could be