Yard Supervisor

Huws Gray Limited; Oakham; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave & holidays

Bonus scheme

Pension & life assurance

Staff discounts across group brands

Training & development

Travel discounts

Job summary

Huws Gray Oakham is seeking a Yard Supervisor to lead the yard team and keep operations efficient at the Oakham branch. You will oversee stock, coordinate deliveries, and ensure safe, well-organised yard practices with accurate paperwork.

The role emphasizes team leadership and a proactive approach, with on-the-job training and opportunities to grow within the Huws Gray Group.

Qualifications

• Forklift Driving Licence desirable and experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience leading a team to keep yard operations running smoothly.
• Ability to manage stock levels and support deliveries.

Responsibilities

• Oversee yard operations, coordinating with Yard Operatives and Drivers.
• Manage stock levels and report faults or damages to the Branch Manager.
• Support deliveries via loading/unloading to maintain momentum.
• Handle goods in and out with accurate documentation on systems.
• Work as part of a team to deliver excellent customer service.

Skills

Forklift Driving Licence

Team Leadership

Stock Management

Customer Service

Job description

Yard Supervisor – Huws Gray Oakham- 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 Oakham 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

• 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.