Company Overview
Site-Equip Ltd is a dynamic and rapidly expanding leader in the supply of construction welfare and sanitation hire, event facilities, trailer manufacturing, and wet waste removal services.
Overview
We are seeking an energetic and detail-oriented Operations Manager - Yard to oversee daily yard operations, ensuring efficiency, safety, and optimal resource management. This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead a busy yard environment, coordinate logistics activities, and drive process improvements within a fast-paced organization. The ideal candidate will possess strong supervisory skills, a passion for logistics, and experience with stock management systems and transportation processes.
Responsibilities
Yard Operations Management
- 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.
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.
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.
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.
- Manage referb programs, disposal and sale of assets
- Report damaged or redundant assets and support repair or disposal processes.
- Ensure equipment maintenance schedules are followed and logged correctly.
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
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
Work Location: In person
