Yard Operations Manager — Lead 25+ Team & Stock Control

Allstaff Recruitment Ltd; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Allstaff Recruitment Ltd seeks a Yard Manager based in Bedfordshire for a permanent, full-time role. Salary £50,000–£55,000. Hours are 7am–5pm, Monday–Friday, with up to two Saturdays per month 7am–12pm.

Lead ~25 yard operatives, ensure safety compliance, manage stock and loading/unloading, and coordinate with admin/transport teams. Requires previous management, SMSTS/SSSTS, First aid, and counterbalance or telehandler licenses.

Qualifications

• Must have prior management experience leading yard teams.
• SMSTS or SSSTS certification is required.
• First aid qualification is required.
• Counterbalance or telehandler license is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and manage all yard operatives – approx. 25 staff.
• Conduct regular performance reviews and manage attendance and holidays.
• Identify training needs and support staff development.
• Run weekly team briefings and ensure health and safety compliance.
• Audit forklift, plant and equipment inspections daily/weekly.
• Oversee loading/unloading, stock records and delivery scheduling.
• Coordinate with admin and transport teams and resolve delivery issues.

Skills

Management experience

SMSTS/SSSTS

First aid

Counterbalance license

Telehandler license

Tools

Counterbalance license

Telehandler license

Job description

Allstaff Recruitment Ltd seeks a Yard Manager based in Bedfordshire for a permanent, full-time role. Salary £50,000–£55,000. Hours are 7am–5pm, Monday–Friday, with up to two Saturdays per month 7am–12pm.

Lead ~25 yard operatives, ensure safety compliance, manage stock and loading/unloading, and coordinate with admin/transport teams. Requires previous management, SMSTS/SSSTS, First aid, and counterbalance or telehandler licenses.