Yard/Warehouse Supervisor

Rskraw; Hastings; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the Builders' Merchant industry is seeking a motivated Yard Supervisor to support management and ensure smooth yard operations. The role involves supervising the yard team, managing stock, and delivering high standards of customer service. Join a company renowned for its commitment to quality and employee development.

Benefits

Annual pay review

In-house training

Company’s life assurance of 4 x basic annual salary

Discounted goods

Cycle to work scheme

Employee assistance program

33 days holiday (including bank holidays)

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Refer a friend scheme

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a supervisory role is essential.
• Knowledge of transport legislation is desirable.
• Experience within a similar industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the Management Team and supervise the yard team for efficient operations.
• Ensure stock management and maintain yard safety standards.
• Assist in achieving sales and margin targets.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Customer service

Product knowledge

Communication

Education

Good level of written and spoken English

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Do you consider yourself a motivated and committed person? Do you have experience working in a customer-facing role that allowed you to make an outstanding impression on everyone you met? Are you seeking a new, physical, and fulfilling role where being a great team player is essential? If yes, then we have the opportunity for you.

Overall Objective

Responsible for supporting the Management Team and supervising the yard team to ensure the efficient running of the yard function, supporting the smooth operation of the yard, and ensuring sales are delivered on time with minimal disruption, in line with standard operating practices and HSE requirements.

To maximize the sales and margin potential of the branch in line with the agreed business objectives and to control all aspects of the operation including delivery vehicle usage.

Responsibility for supervising the yard team, including ensuring the administration, coordination, and movements of vehicles meet customer and internal Company requirements at all times.

Job Description:

A Yard Supervisor will be expected to perform any of the following tasks:

• Assist the Manager in delivering the budgeted sales and margin targets as a minimum.
• Assist the Manager in controlling stock at the agreed levels and ensuring that the core range is always available.
• Ensure accurate checking on all stock deliveries.
• Ensure high standards of yard/warehouse security.
• Ensure all relevant vehicle and FLT safety checks are carried out and correctly documented, with defects reported immediately.
• Assist the Manager in reducing costs within the business.
• Ensure the efficient use of delivery vehicles and adherence to correct procedures regarding dispatch paperwork and cash collection.
• Ensure customer service is delivered to a consistently high standard.
• Maintain the branch's presentation standards at a high level.
• Assist in maintaining the Health & Safety policy and ensuring it is always observed.
• Perform other reasonable duties as assigned by the Branch Manager.

Education/Qualifications/Experience: Must have a good level of written and spoken English. Previous experience is essential, with proven supervisory skills and relevant product knowledge preferred, ideally gained within a similar industry. Forklift experience and knowledge of transport legislation are desirable.

What we can offer you:

We at Alsford pride ourselves on being a great place to work, through our values and family-like culture.

In return, you will have every opportunity to progress within an expanding business.

The Job Package:

• Annual pay review
• In-house training
• Company’s life assurance of 4 x basic annual salary
• Discounted goods
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee assistance program
• 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Refer a friend scheme

Click apply today to begin your Alsford journey.

The Company

Alsford is a Builders' Merchant, supplying timber, tools, and building materials to Trade and DIY customers.

Founded in 1882, Alsford Timber Ltd is now the largest Timber and Builders’ Merchant in South East England, with 19 branches across Kent, Surrey, London, East Sussex, and West Sussex.

We have spent over 130 years building the Alsford brand because, like you, we believe in building things to last.

Pay

Annual pay reviews are conducted each year.

Training

Monthly training sessions, management development programs, and in-branch product and IT training are provided.

Health

Monthly initiatives promote positive mental and physical health.

Life Assurance

Paid at 4 times your basic annual salary while employed at Alsford.

Discount

Discounted products to help make your DIY projects easier.

Travel

The cycle-to-work scheme is available to all employees.

Profit Share Incentive Scheme

Paid based on company performance exceeding the budgeted profit.

Incentives

Various incentives available from Commercial or Operations teams.

Holiday

25 days holiday plus bank holidays, increasing every 5 years.

Refer a Friend

Refer a friend and receive a love-to-shop voucher.