Yard Operations Supervisor

Facilities by ADF; Trumps Green; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading vehicle hire company in the UK is seeking a Yard Operations Supervisor to oversee daily operations in a busy yard environment. You will manage a diverse cleaning team, ensure vehicle readiness, and maintain effective communication with logistics management. Ideal candidates will have prior experience in logistics supervision and strong organizational skills. A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package are offered, along with opportunities for ongoing training and development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension / Life Assurance

28 days Holiday increasing with service

Ongoing training and development

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a logistics, yard, or operational supervision role.
• Strong planning, organizational, and multitasking skills.
• Ability to work flexibly to meet production schedules.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day yard activities and manage cleaning team.
• Conduct daily yard inspections to ensure readiness of vehicles.
• Supervise the loading and unloading of trailers for production.

Skills

Team leadership

Logistics supervision

Planning and organization

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Job description

Facilities by ADF provides serviced vehicle hire for television and film productions in the UK and Europe, specialising in on-location support for dramas and major features. We are currently recruiting for a skilled Yard Operations Supervisor.

Location: Longcross, Surrey, KT16 0EF

Salary: Competitive Salary and Benefits package

Hours: 40 Hour Week: Mon - Fri , 7am - 4pm

About Us

ADF is the UK's largest provider of premium production facilities to the film and TV industry.

The company has a very close alignment with TV & video-on-demand serial productions, who demand high quality vehicles and support services. This market is rapidly growing and presenting huge opportunities.

ADF operates and maintains a fleet of over 500 highest quality make-up, costume, and artiste trailers, together with mobile production offices, diners, school rooms and technical vehicles.

ADF is the only high volume, UK-based operator to provide a fully managed, 24/7 service, with dedicated account management, and experienced operational staff at production locations to support the services provided. This is absolutely key for the global clients it now supports.

Yard Operations Supervisor - The Role

The Yard Operations Supervisor will oversee day-to-day yard activities, ensuring trailers, vehicles, and equipment are clean, correctly positioned, and ready for production. You will lead and coordinate the cleaning team, manage stock and consumables, and maintain operational efficiency in line with production schedules.

Yard Operations Supervisor - Responsibilities

• Strategically plan cleaning team workloads based on production schedules, trailer turnaround priorities, and ad-hoc requests
• Conduct daily yard inspections to ensure trailers, generators, and other mobile assets are correctly parked, accessible, and ready for use
• Supervise the loading and unloading of trailers, ensuring correct placement for production access and operational flow
• Assist the HOD during inspections and complete detailed inspection reports, ensuring all findings are accurately recorded and communicated
• Maintain regular communication with the Logistics/Yard Manager to stay updated on upcoming jobs, completions, and Account Manager requirements
• Monitor and respond to online consumables requests, confirming collection or delivery arrangements

Yard Operations Supervisor - You

• Ability to lead, motivate, and support a diverse team
• Previous experience in a logistics, yard, or operational supervision role
• Strong planning, organizational, and multitasking skills
• Excellent communication and team coordination skills
• Strong attention to detail, with a proactive, solution-focused approach and commitment to operational efficiency
• Ability to work flexibly to meet the demands of production schedules

Benefits

• A competitive salary
• Pension / Life Assurance
• 28 days Holiday increasing with each year of service to a max of 33.
• Ongoing training and development.

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