Yard & Warehouse Team Lead — Drive Efficiency

Total Plumbing; Port Talbot; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit Share Bonus Scheme

Online discount portal including money

Employee Care Helpline and digital GP

staff discount scheme

Death in Service

formal training and career progression

Job summary

LBS Builders Merchants Port Talbot is seeking a proactive Yard Foreperson to oversee yard, warehouse, and transport operations in Port Talbot. You will manage yard staff, ensure stock presentation, and coordinate deliveries while maintaining safety and high service levels for trade and retail customers.

The role requires supervisory experience, strong leadership, and a focus on health & safety. Forklift experience or willingness to train is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Previous supervisory or team-leading experience in builders’ merchant, warehouse, or logistics.
• Strong leadership and organisational skills with ability to motivate a team.
• Customer-first approach with excellent communication skills.
• Good knowledge of health & safety practices.
• Forklift licence (or willingness to train) would be an advantage.
• Basic IT skills for stock and system checks.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate yard staff and drivers to maximise productivity.
• Maintain safe, organised storage and stock presentation across the yard and warehouse.
• Schedule and oversee customer deliveries, ensuring vehicles are used effectively.
• Ensure all vehicles and forklifts are checked daily, maintained, and kept safe and presentable.
• Provide excellent customer service to both trade and retail customers, offering advice where required.
• Oversee the accurate picking, loading, and unloading of stock for deliveries, collections, and transfers.
• Contribute to stock management, accuracy, and rotation, including ongoing stock takes.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety, company procedures, and security requirements.
• Support and develop staff through training, appraisals, and day‑to‑day coaching.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Leadership

Customer service

Health & Safety

Forklift licence

IT basics

Communication skills

Job description

LBS Builders Merchants Port Talbot is seeking a proactive Yard Foreperson to oversee yard, warehouse, and transport operations in Port Talbot. You will manage yard staff, ensure stock presentation, and coordinate deliveries while maintaining safety and high service levels for trade and retail customers.

The role requires supervisory experience, strong leadership, and a focus on health & safety. Forklift experience or willingness to train is advantageous.