Yard Supervisor

Huws Gray; Dover; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Bonus scheme

Pension & life assurance

Discounts on high street retailers

Colleague discount across group brands

Travel discounts

Training & development

Job summary

Huws Gray (Bow) is seeking a Yard Supervisor to lead the yard team, manage stock, and ensure smooth deliveries while maintaining a safe, well-organised environment. You’ll work closely with Yard Operatives and Drivers to keep operations efficient.

The role offers on-site work with opportunities for training and development, plus a strong focus on safety, teamwork, and customer service within the Bow branch.

Qualifications

• Forklift licence and experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to lead a small team and coordinate yard activities.
• Focus on accuracy and safety in stock handling and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing yard operations with Yard Operatives and Drivers.
• Managing stock levels and reporting damaged goods.
• Supporting deliveries by loading and unloading to keep things moving.

Skills

Forklift Driving Licence

Team Leadership

Stock Management

Delivery Support

Job description

Yard Supervisor – Huws Gray (Bow) - Lead From the Front and Help Your Team Thrive

Be Part of Something Bigger at Huws Gray.

Whether you're in the trade or simply love a good home improvement project, chances are you've heard of us. We’re the Huws Gray Group – home to a family of trusted brands including Huws Gray, Huws Gray Plant & Tool Hire, Civils & Lintels, The Timber Group, PDM, NDI, and Anglia Tool Centre. Across the UK, our branches support local communities with everything they need for building, improving, and creating – we couldn’t do it without our people and that’s where you come in!

We’re now looking for a Yard Supervisor to join the team at our (Bow) branch. You’ll play a key role in keeping our yard running smoothly. You’ll lead a team, ensuring stock is maintained and deliveries go out efficiently—all while creating a safe and well-organised environment.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Overseeing yard operations - working closely with our Yard Operatives and Drivers
• Managing stock levels - identifying any faulty or damaged goods, and reporting issues to the Branch Manager
• Supporting deliveries - handling loading and unloading to keep things moving
• Handling goods in and out - ensuring all documentation is completed accurately on our systems
• Working as part of a team - keeping our branch running efficiently and delivering excellent customer service

We’re happy to explore flexible working options. Feel free to chat with us about it during the interview. While we might not be able to meet every request, we’ll always listen with an open mind—and there’s no judgment in asking.

What You’ll Bring

We know that great talent comes from all walks of life, and we value individuality. If you have a Forklift Driving Licence and experience in a fast-paced environment, that’s a great advantage—but we’ll also provide plenty of training and support to help you succeed.

What’s In It For You

We believe great work should be recognised and rewarded. Here’s what you can expect:

• A strong annual leave allowance, alongside your bank holidays
• Company bonus scheme, based on performance
• Contributory pension and life assurance
• Discounts on high street retailers, supermarkets, restaurants, gyms and cinemas
• Colleague discount across our group brands
• Attraction and travel discounts
• Training and development programmes to support your growth

We offer on-the-job training and opportunities to work towards recognised qualifications, including apprenticeships.

At Huws Gray, we believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce makes us stronger, smarter and better at serving our customers.

We’re proud to be an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to creating a respectful and inclusive workplace, whether you’re based in one of our branches, on the road or in one of our offices.

If you need any adjustments to support you through the application or interview process, please let us know.