Yard Manager

Location: Watford, WD25
Salary: £38,000 - £40,000
Hours: 7am - 5pm Monday to Friday, alternate Saturdays 7am - 1pm

Benefits

• Competitive salary: £38,000 - £40,000

• Company Pension Scheme

• Group Life Assurance

• Staff Discount

• Free Breakfast every morning

• Discounts on top brands, online stores, events, and attractions

• Cycle to Work Scheme

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Long Service Awards

• 20 Days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays

• Birthday Day Off

About the Role

A fantastic opportunity is available for an experienced Yard Manager to take charge of a busy builders merchant yard in Watford. This position requires strong leadership, excellent organisation, and a hands-on approach to managing the yard and supporting customer needs.

The Yard Manager will play a vital role in ensuring all stock is handled efficiently and safely, leading a team of yard staff and maintaining a clean, organised working environment. The yard operates in a fast-paced setting, and the ideal Yard Manager will thrive under pressure while delivering high standards in all areas.

This role is based at the Watford branch and involves overseeing daily operations and ensuring customer satisfaction at all times.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all goods in/out, including loading, unloading, and handling of materials

• Supervise, support, and lead a team of yard staff to maintain performance and safety

• Ensure accurate stock management and efficient movement of materials

• Keep the yard in Watford clean, well-organised, and compliant with safety standards

• Provide excellent service to customers visiting the Watford site

• Conduct regular checks to ensure adherence to all health and safety procedures

• Produce activity reports and contribute to the overall efficiency of the yard

What’s Required

• Proven experience in a Yard Manager or similar supervisory role within a builders merchant or similar environment

• Strong team leadership and communication skills

• Solid understanding of health and safety in a yard setting

• Good working knowledge of building materials (preferred)

• Valid Counterbalance Forklift licence (required)

• Comfortable with manual handling and using yard equipment

• Basic IT skills for stock and reporting systems

• Full UK driving licence may be required

• Must be able to reliably commute to Watford

The Yard Manager role is a key leadership position that demands initiative, responsibility, and the ability to deliver results in a high-volume yard. If you're an experienced Yard Manager looking for a new challenge in Watford, this is a great opportunity to step into a rewarding and respected role.