Yard Manager

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Yard Manager
Location: Brentwood
Salary: £40,000 basic
Hours: 48 hours per week
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

About the Role
A leading civil engineering company is seeking an experienced Yard Manager to oversee the safe, efficient, and compliant operation of a busy yard supporting major infrastructure projects. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring strong organisational skills, a proactive mindset, and the ability to maintain high standards across equipment, materials, and site logistics.

Key Responsibilities
• Manage day-to-day yard operations, ensuring smooth flow of materials, plant, and equipment.
• Oversee stock control, goods-in/goods-out processes, and accurate record keeping.
• Coordinate with site teams, suppliers, and transport to meet project requirements.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and compliant yard environment in line with company and legal standards.
• Lead and support yard operatives, ensuring tasks are completed efficiently and safely.
• Monitor and maintain tools, machinery, and plant, arranging repairs or servicing as required.
• Implement and enforce health & safety procedures, including RAMS and site protocols.
• Support logistics planning, vehicle movements, and equipment allocation.

Essential Requirements
• Right to work in the UK.
• Proven experience in a similar Yard Manager or Yard Supervisor role, ideally within civil engineering, construction, utilities, or related sectors.
• Strong understanding of yard operations, stock control, and plant/equipment management.
• Confident communicator with the ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong commitment to health & safety and operational compliance.

Desirable Qualifications
• Valid forklift licences (Counterbalance, Telehandler, or similar).
• Knowledge of construction plant, materials, and logistics.
• Experience working within a large civil engineering or infrastructure organisation.

What We Offer
• Competitive £40k basic salary.
• Stable, long-term role within a respected civil engineering company.
• Opportunities for progression and further training.
• Supportive team environment with a strong focus on safety and professionalism.

If you are interested in this Yard Manager role, have any quesitons, wish to apply, then please send us a copy of your CV.
Rob Utilise Recruitment
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Location:
Brentwood
Salary:
£40,000 /annum
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Distribution

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