Yard Supervisor

Loaninghill Fabrication Co Ltd; Broxburn; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Loaninghill Fabrication Co Ltd seeks an experienced Yard/Stores Person to support the workshop, stores and yard operations in a busy fabrication environment. You will handle goods inwards, stock control and material handling, including bandsaw work and end‑of‑day checks.

The role requires Counterbalance and Multidirectional forklift licences, a full UK driving licence, and the ability to work outdoors in all weather. Excellent timekeeping and safety awareness are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in a yard, stores or industrial environment.
• Counterbalance forklift licence.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Knowledge of workshop equipment and tools.
• Experience operating bandsaws.
• Awareness of site health & safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Loading and unloading deliveries.
• Stock control and inventory management.
• Operate a counterbalance forklift.
• Cut materials using bandsaws to work orders.
• Record stock movements and usage.
• End‑of‑day checks and security procedures.
• Maintain a clean, safe yard environment.

Skills

Counterbalance forklift

Multidirectional forklift

Bandsaw operation

7.5T driving licence

Class 2 / Category C

Excellent timekeeping

Good communication

Outdoor yard work

Physically demanding

Job description

Eden Scott is delighted to be retained by Loaninghill Fabrication to recruit an experienced Yard / Stores Person to support the day-to-day operation of the workshop, stores and yard areas.

This is a varied role involving goods inwards, stock control, material handling, bandsaw operation and general yard maintenance.

A key responsibility of this position is carrying out end‑of‑day site checks, ensuring equipment is switched off and the workshop and yard are securely locked up. For this reason, the role works 15 minutes later than the standard workshop shift.

Key Responsibilities

• Loading and unloading deliveries
• Checking goods against delivery notes and purchase orders
• Stock control and inventory management
• Operating a counterbalance forkliftCutting materials using bandsaws to work orders and stock requirements
• Recording stock movements and material usage
• Maintaining a clean, organised and safe yard environment
• Waste management and recycling
• Carrying out basic equipment checks and reporting defects
• Conducting end‑of‑day security and lock‑up procedures
• Ensuring compliance with all health & safety procedures
• Previous experience in a yard, stores or industrial environment
• Counterbalance Forklift Licence
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Excellent timekeeping and attendance record
• Good communication and organisational skills
• Ability to undertake physically demanding work
• Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions
• Multidirectional Forklift Licence
• Experience operating bandsaws
• Knowledge of tools, plant and workshop equipment
• Chainsaw Certificate
• 7.5T Driving Licence
• Class 2 / Category C (32T Rigid) Driving Licence

Hours:

Monday to Thursday: 7:30am - 4:45pm and Friday: 7:30am - 3:45pm

Please note: Eden Scott have been retained for this project. All third‑party, direct and speculative applications/CVs will be forwarded to Eden Scott for consideration.