Yard Manager - 35,000 - 40,000 per year - Manchester

Involve Recruitment is seeking a highly organized and proactive Yard Manager to oversee the daily operations of our scaffolding yard. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing inventory, coordinating logistics, ensuring health and safety compliance, and leading and managing a team of yard operatives. This role is critical in supporting site operations by ensuring timely delivery and return of scaffolding materials and maintaining a well-organized and efficient yard.

Responsibilities:

Lead, supervise, and motivate a team of yard operatives.

Allocate daily tasks and monitor performance to ensure efficiency and productivity.

Provide training, support, and guidance to new and existing staff.

Conduct regular team meetings and performance reviews.

Inventory Management

Maintain accurate records of scaffolding materials in and out of the yard.

Conduct regular stock checks and audits.

Ensure damaged or defective equipment is reported and repaired or replaced.

Logistics Coordination

Schedule and oversee the loading and unloading of scaffolding materials.

Coordinate with transport teams to ensure timely deliveries and collections.

Liaise with site teams to meet project requirements.

Health & Safety Compliance

Ensure all yard activities comply with company and legal safety standards.

Conduct regular risk assessments and toolbox talks.

Maintain a clean, organized, and hazard-free yard.

Equipment Maintenance

Oversee the maintenance and servicing of yard equipment such as forklifts and lifting gear.

Ensure all equipment is used safely and correctly.

Qualifications & Experience

Proven experience in a scaffolding or construction yard environment.

Strong leadership and organizational skills.

Experience managing or supervising a team.

Knowledge of scaffolding components and systems.

Forklift license (preferred).

Understanding of health and safety regulations.

Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.

Desirable Attributes

Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Attention to detail and a proactive attitude.

Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities.

Certification in scaffolding (e.g., CISRS) is a plus.

Please call Involve today on (phone number removed)

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