Yard Operations Lead – Equipment & Safety

KDM HIRE; Cookstown; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

KDM Hire in Mallusk is seeking an experienced Yard Supervisor to lead daily yard operations, ensure equipment is inspected and maintained to high standards, and support the yard team.

Responsibilities include supervising inspections and tests, organising workflows, and training staff while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance. The role emphasizes leadership, quality, and customer service in a busy equipment rental environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a yard or equipment rental environment.
• Supervisory experience with team leadership.
• Strong understanding of health, safety and environmental regulations.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to conduct inspections and tests on equipment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee thorough inspections, cleaning and tests of hire equipment.
• Maintain an efficient yard with well-organised workflows.
• Assist with loading/unloading of vehicles and keep area safe and clean.
• Provide guidance and training to the yard team, lead by example.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental legislation and company policies.
• Maintain inventory, proper storage and accessibility of materials.
• Allocate daily tasks to the yard team and ensure quality work meets standards.

Skills

Leadership

Health & Safety

Equipment inspections

Organisational skills

Communication

Job description

KDM Hire in Mallusk is seeking an experienced Yard Supervisor to lead daily yard operations, ensure equipment is inspected and maintained to high standards, and support the yard team.

Responsibilities include supervising inspections and tests, organising workflows, and training staff while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance. The role emphasizes leadership, quality, and customer service in a busy equipment rental environment.