Yard Supervisor

Morgan Jones Recruitment; Borough of Swale; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan Jones Recruitment is seeking a Yard Supervisor in Sittingbourne to lead a hands-on yard team on a full-time basis. You will oversee day-to-day operations, coordinate workload, and ensure safe, efficient movement and storage of materials.

Ideal candidates have supervisory experience in industrial environments, strong HSE knowledge, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced setting. This role offers stability, growth and a hands-on leadership path.

Qualifications

• Essential supervisory experience in a yard, warehouse, or industrial setting.
• Strong health and safety knowledge and safe work practices.
• Ability to organise workloads and allocate tasks efficiently.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Reliable, punctual and able to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise day-to-day yard activities and team.
• Coordinate and allocate work to the yard team.
• Ensure materials and products are moved, stored and prepared correctly.
• Oversee loading and unloading activities.
• Maintain organisation, cleanliness and safety in the yard.
• Operate yard machinery where required.
• Support with manual handling and general duties.
• Monitor workflow and achieve daily targets.
• Perform quality and safety checks and report issues.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Team leadership

Health and safety

Workload organisation

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Independent working

Job description

Job title: Yard Supervisor

Location

Sittingbourne

Contract and hours

• Salary: £17.00 per hour
• Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:00am - 4:00pm
• Contract: Temporary to Permanent
• Job Type: Full-Time

The Role

• Supervising the day-to-day activities within the yard
• Coordinating and allocating work to the yard team
• Ensuring materials and products are moved, stored and prepared correctly
• Overseeing loading and unloading activities
• Ensuring the yard remains organised, clean and safe
• Operating relevant yard equipment and machinery where required
• Supporting with manual handling and general yard duties
• Monitoring workflow and ensuring daily targets are achieved
• Carrying out regular checks to maintain quality and safety standards
• Ensuring all health and safety procedures are followed
• Reporting any issues or operational concerns to management
• Supporting and guiding team members on a day-to-day basis
• Working closely with other departments to ensure a smooth production process
• Helping to maintain a positive and productive working environment

About You

We're looking for a reliable and confident individual who is comfortable taking responsibility and leading a team within a busy, hands-on environment.

Essential

• Previous experience within a yard, warehouse, manufacturing, engineering or industrial environment
• Previous supervisory or team-leading experience
• Confident organising workloads and allocating tasks
• Strong understanding of health and safety procedures
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Physically fit and comfortable with hands-on work
• Reliable, punctual and hardworking
• Good attention to detail
• Able to work independently and use your own initiative
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
• Able to work effectively as part of a team

Desirable

• Experience within a steel, fabrication or galvanising environment
• Experience operating lifting equipment or overhead cranes
• Previous experience working within a busy industrial yard
• Relevant machinery or equipment qualifications

What's on Offer

• £17.00 per hour
• Monday to Friday, 7:00am - 4:00pm
• Full-time hours
• Temporary to Permanent opportunity
• Long-term employment prospects
• Stable and established working environment
• Opportunity to develop within the business
• Hands-on supervisory position