Job Title: Yard Operations Manager
Location: Lasham, GU34 5SU
Job Purpose
The Yard Manager is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Lasham yard, ensuring equipment is cleaned, maintained, and ready for hire. This includes managing a small team, overseeing health and safety, stock control, and asset upkeep, while ensuring compliance with company processes and delivering high standards of quality and efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
Health & Safety
- Maintain a safe working environment by enforcing Site-Equip’s health and safety procedures.
- Conduct weekly yard inspections and resolve any hazards or non-compliance.
- Ensure that all staff use the correct PPE and follow safe working practices.
Yard Operations
- Oversee the cleaning, maintenance, and preparation of toilets, welfare units, and other hired equipment.
- Oversee the repair, maintenance and refurb of hire equipment
- Schedule and prioritise yard tasks to ensure equipment is ready for transport when required.
- Manage the efficient loading and unloading of vehicles.
- Support the breakdown process by preparing replacement equipment or assisting with urgent tasks when needed.
Stock & Asset Management
- Conduct regular stock checks and maintain accurate inventory records in Syrinx.
- Minimise waste and ensure consumables are replenished in line with usage.
- Report damaged or redundant assets and support repair or disposal processes.
- Ensure equipment maintenance schedules are followed and logged correctly.
Team Management
- Lead, support, and develop yard staff to ensure high performance and engagement.
- Plan and allocate daily tasks to ensure priorities are clear and standards are met.
- Train new starters in yard processes, cleaning standards, and safety expectations.
- Conduct regular performance discussions and escalate issues to the Depot Manager when necessary.
Process Compliance
- Ensure that all yard activities are accurately recorded in Syrinx and company systems.
- Maintain accurate records for stock, maintenance, and equipment readiness to ensure optimal operational readiness.
- Identify and implement minor improvements to increase efficiency and organisation in the yard.
Customer Service Support
- Ensure equipment leaves the yard in excellent condition and meets quality expectations.
- Work closely with the transport and office teams to respond to customer needs and tight turnarounds.
- Support service excellence by maintaining a high standard of presentation and cleanliness across all units.
Skills & Experience
Essential:
- Experience in a yard, logistics, or operational role.
- Strong understanding of health and safety in a practical environment.
- Ability to lead, motivate, and manage a small team effectively.
- Hands-on and organised, with good problem-solving skills.
- Comfortable using stock or job management systems (Syrinx experience desirable).
Desirable:
- Knowledge of equipment hire or the sanitation industry.
- Mechanical or practical maintenance experience.
- Forklift experience
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Health & safety audit scores
- Equipment readiness and cleanliness standards
- Stock accuracy and wastage reduction
- Timely completion of yard tasks
- Team performance and training completion
- Customer satisfaction based on equipment quality
Working Conditions
- Based on-site at Lasham yard with hands-on work in outdoor conditions.
- 7am - 5 pm Monday to Friday - 45 hour week (1 hour unpaid lunch)
- On-Call Rota
- Fire Call Rota
Career Development
The Yard Manager role offers opportunities for progression into multi-site leadership or operational management roles as the business continues to grow.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £30,000.00-£35,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Store discount
Work Location: In person
