Yard Operations Lead (Timber & Building Materials)

Lawsons (Whetstone) Ltd; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Company pension

Life Assurance

MyReward benefits

Employee Assistance Programme

Training & progression

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Lawsons AVS Peterborough is seeking an Assistant Yard Manager to support the Yard Manager in a busy yard handling timber, fencing, landscaping and building materials. You will lead yard colleagues, supervise stock, and assist with deliveries and customer collections.

Typical hours are Monday to Friday 07:30–17:00 with Saturdays on a rota. The role emphasizes safety, organisation and hands‑on leadership within a friendly, local team.

Qualifications

• Previous yard/warehouse experience is essential.
• Supervising or coordinating colleagues in a yard environment is desirable.
• Safe material handling, stock control and yard housekeeping knowledge is required.
• Physically fit and able to lift/move materials safely.
• Forklift/telehandler experience desirable with relevant qualifications.
• Full UK driving licence desirable; licence requirements for vehicle/plant operation should be met.
• Strong organisation and ability to prioritise tasks in a busy environment.
• Good communication and customer‑focused approach.
• Basic numeracy and literacy for stock records and paperwork.

Responsibilities

• Support the Yard Manager with the daily organisation and smooth operation of the yard.
• Coordinate receipt, unloading, checking, storage and presentation of timber, fencing, landscaping and building materials.
• Plan and prioritise customer orders for collection and delivery; ensure on-time picking.
• Supervise and support yard colleagues; allocate tasks and provide guidance.
• Ensure stock is stored safely, tidily and accessible to customers and colleagues.
• Carry out regular stock checks and record stock movements, discrepancies and damaged goods.
• Assist with vehicle loading and ensure safe handling of goods.
• Operate forklifts or other plant only if trained and authorised.
• Provide friendly, professional service to customers in the yard.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping and safety.
• Assist with health and safety procedures and incident reporting.
• Assist with induction, training and development of new yard colleagues.
• Work with branch, transport and sales teams to support customer service and delivery operations.
• Undertake additional duties to support branch operations.

Skills

Yard supervision

Stock control

Health & safety

Forklift experience

Driving licence

Organisation

Communication

Team leadership

Job description

Lawsons AVS Peterborough is seeking an Assistant Yard Manager to support the Yard Manager in a busy yard handling timber, fencing, landscaping and building materials. You will lead yard colleagues, supervise stock, and assist with deliveries and customer collections.

Typical hours are Monday to Friday 07:30–17:00 with Saturdays on a rota. The role emphasizes safety, organisation and hands‑on leadership within a friendly, local team.