Yard Supervisor

Options Resourcing Ltd; Stratford-upon-Avon; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

25 days holiday + Bank Holidays

Long-term stability with a growing business

Job summary

Options Resourcing Ltd is currently seeking a hands-on Yard Supervisor to oversee operations at their busy depot in Stratford-upon-Avon. The role involves physical outdoor work, managing stock, supervising a small team, and operating telehandlers daily.

The ideal candidate will have prior experience in a yard supervisor role, strong leadership skills, and be comfortable with manual work. This position offers a competitive salary with benefits including 25 days holiday, pension scheme, and more.

Qualifications

• Proven experience operating telehandlers (licence essential).
• Previous experience in a yard supervisor / manager role.
• Background in construction, plant hire, or similar environment.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Comfortable with manual, hands-on work.
• Physically fit and used to working outdoors year-round.
• Basic IT skills (Outlook / Excel).
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Managing the day-to-day operations of a busy yard.
• Operating telehandlers (essential daily requirement).
• Loading and unloading vehicles.
• Stock control and yard organisation.
• Supervising and leading a small team of operatives.
• Maintaining health & safety standards at all times.
• Managing paperwork and operational records.
• Coordinating maintenance of equipment and yard resources.
• Liaising with agencies for additional staffing when required.
• Reporting into senior management on performance and operations.

Skills

Operating telehandlers

Leadership

Manual handling

Basic IT skills

Job description

Yard Supervisor

We are currently recruiting on behalf of a well-established and highly respected supplier within the construction and plant hire sector, who are looking to appoint a hands‑on Yard Supervisor at their busy depot in Stratford-upon-Avon.

Benefits

• Location: Stratford-upon-Avon
• Hours of work: Monday to Friday, 7:30am 4:30pm
• Salary: OTE 37,000 - 40,000 including bonus
• Pension scheme
• 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays
• Long-term, stable opportunity with a growing business

The Opportunity

This is not a desk-based management role. The successful candidate will be working outdoors, leading from the front, and fully involved in the day-to-day running of the yard.

The role is physically demanding and labour-intensive, involving manual handling and working in all weather conditions. This position would suit someone from a yard, construction, or plant hire background who is used to a hands‑on environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing the day-to-day operations of a busy yard
• Operating telehandlers (essential daily requirement)
• Loading and unloading vehicles
• Stock control and yard organisation
• Supervising and leading a small team of operatives
• Maintaining health & safety standards at all times
• Managing paperwork and operational records
• Coordinating maintenance of equipment and yard resources
• Liaising with agencies for additional staffing when required
• Reporting into senior management on performance and operations

Requirements

• Proven experience operating telehandlers (licence essential)
• Previous experience in a yard supervisor / manager role
• Background in construction, plant hire, or similar environment
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Comfortable with manual, hands‑on work
• Physically fit and used to working outdoors year-round
• Basic IT skills (Outlook / Excel)
• Full UK driving licence

If you're a hands‑on Yard Supervisor or Manager looking for a role where you can take real ownership and lead from the front, we'd love to hear from you.