Yard Supervisor

Location: Sittingbourne, Kent
Starting Salary: 17.50 per hour
Hours: 8:00am - 4:00pm, Monday to Friday
Flexibility: Occasional earlier starts and later finishes may be required

We are currently recruiting for an experienced and proactive Yard Supervisor to join a operation in Sittingbourne.

This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced yard environment, takes pride in maintaining high safety standards, and has the confidence to lead by example. You will play a key role in ensuring the yard operates safely, efficiently and professionally, while helping to deliver an excellent experience for customers and colleagues.

The Yard Supervisor will oversee the day-to-day flow of work through the yard, supporting the Yard Operatives and ensuring incoming and outgoing work is handled correctly, safely and to the required standards.

As Yard Supervisor, you will be responsible for helping to ensure:

• High standards of health & safety, housekeeping and professionalism are maintained at all times.
• Yard operations run efficiently, with work moving smoothly through the pre and post processes.
• Customers and visitors receive a professional, helpful and welcoming service.
• All work is correctly labelled and accompanied by the appropriate paperwork.
• Loads are built safely and securely, with banding applied where required to both incoming and outgoing work.
• Yard Operatives are supported, directed and deployed effectively according to operational requirements.
• Team members remain flexible and assist across different areas of the yard when required.
• Any safety concerns, damaged or unsuitable work, weight discrepancies or other issues are reported promptly to the Operations Manager.
• Visitors comply with site requirements, including wearing the correct PPE, signing in and being safely directed to the appropriate loading area.
• Incoming work is inspected for suitability for quality control, including checking for:
  • Adequate vent and drainage holes
  • Paint or other contaminants
  • Items requiring powder coating or shot blasting
  • Oversized work that may not be suitable for the relevant process
• Oversized or unsuitable work is identified and clearly labelled, with the main office informed immediately.
• Outgoing work is checked to ensure it has the correct paperwork, is handled safely and meets the required quality standards.
• Any damage, discrepancies or quality concerns are identified and escalated without delay.

We are looking for someone who can demonstrate:

• Previous experience in a yard, warehouse, manufacturing, engineering, galvanizing or similar industrial environment.
• Experience supervising, coordinating or leading a small team would be highly advantageous.
• A strong understanding of health & safety and safe working practices.
• The confidence to take responsibility and make decisions in a busy operational environment.
• Excellent attention to detail, particularly when checking work, paperwork, loads and quality.
• A professional and customer-focused approach.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively with colleagues, customers and site visitors.
• A flexible attitude and willingness to get involved and support the wider team.
• The ability to work in a physically demanding, outdoor/yard-based environment.
• A proactive approach to identifying and reporting issues before they become problems.

This is an excellent opportunity to join an established operation where you will have a key role in the safe and efficient running of the yard.

You will be joining a team where your experience, leadership and attention to detail will make a genuine difference to daily operations and customer satisfaction.

Hours: 8:00am - 4:00pm with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break. Flexibility will be required for occasional earlier starts and later finishes depending on operational requirements.

Pay: Circa 17.50 per hour, with the final rate to be confirmed.

If you are an experienced yard professional looking for your next step and enjoy a role that combines leadership, responsibility, customer service and hands-on yard operations, we would be keen to hear from you.

Apply today to find out more about this Yard Supervisor opportunity in Sittingbourne.

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