Yard Supervisor

Huws Gray; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Bonus scheme

Pension

Life assurance

Discounts on high street retailers

Colleague discount across our group

Travel discounts

Training and development programmes

On-the-job training and apprentices

Job summary

Huws Gray Wakefield is seeking a Yard Supervisor to lead our Wakefield yard, ensuring smooth operations, stock integrity and timely deliveries. You will manage a team of yard operatives and drivers, maintain safe, well-organised yard practices and contribute to excellent customer service at the Wakefield branch.

The role offers on-site work with opportunities for training and development within a supportive team, plus a focus on safety and efficiency in daily yard tasks.

Qualifications

• Forklift driving licence and experience in a fast-paced environment are advantageous.
• Training and support provided to help you succeed.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing yard operations and working closely with Yard Operatives and Drivers.
• Managing stock levels, identifying 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.

Job description

Yard Supervisor – Huws Gray Wakefield

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 Wakefield branch. You’ll play a key role in keeping our yard running smoothly, leading a team, ensuring stock is maintained and deliveries go out efficiently, and creating a safe and well‑organised environment.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Overseeing yard operations and 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 opportunity 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.