Join Our Team as Yard Manager!
Location – Shotts, ML7 5DW
Hours – Full-time, Permanent
Salary – Competitive, dependent on experience
There has never been a better time to join than now!
Benefits
- Job Security: Join a growing highways and infrastructure business with a strong pipeline of work.
- Career Development: Access training and development opportunities to help build your skills and advance your career.
- Make an Impact: Take ownership of a key operational function and help shape how yard operations are managed.
- Supportive Team: Work alongside experienced operational and management teams.
- Varied Role: A hands-on position where no two days are the same.
Be part of a growing business where your organisation, planning and operational expertise will directly support the successful delivery of highways and Vehicle Restraint Systems projects.
Take ownership of our yard operations
HBS / Highway Barrier Solutions is looking for an experienced and proactive Yard Manager to take responsibility for the day-to-day organisation, safety and efficient running of our yard operations.
This is a practical, hands-on role supporting our highways and Vehicle Restraint Systems operations. The successful candidate will ensure materials, plant, equipment and vehicles are effectively controlled and that operational teams have everything they need to complete works safely and efficiently.
Role Overview for Yard Manager
- Manage the day-to-day running and organisation of the yard.
- Maintain a safe, clean and well-organised working environment.
- Control the receipt, storage and issue of materials and equipment.
- Monitor stock levels and maintain accurate stock records.
- Coordinate the preparation and loading of materials for upcoming works.
- Check incoming deliveries against orders and delivery documentation.
- Manage the return of unused materials and equipment from site.
- Ensure VRS components and other materials are stored correctly and segregated where required.
- Coordinate plant, tools and equipment going to and returning from sites.
- Monitor inspections, servicing and maintenance requirements for yard equipment.
- Carry out routine yard and equipment inspections.
- Maintain appropriate records for plant, equipment and materials.
- Assist operational teams with forward planning and preparation for upcoming works.
- Liaise closely with Contracts Managers, Supervisors, Site Teams and suppliers.
- Identify damaged, defective or missing equipment and ensure appropriate action is taken.
- Support the control of waste and recycling within the yard.
- Maintain high standards of health, safety and housekeeping at all times.
- Ensure loading and unloading activities are carried out safely.
- Challenge unsafe practices and promote a positive safety culture.
What we are looking for
- Previous experience managing a yard, depot, stores or similar operational environment.
- Experience within construction, highways, civil engineering or utilities would be advantageous.
- Good knowledge of plant, tools, materials and general yard operations.
- Strong organisational and planning skills.
- Good stock-control and record-keeping ability.
- A practical, hands-on approach and willingness to get involved.
- A strong understanding of workplace health and safety.
- Full UK driving licence.
Desirable
- Forklift, telehandler or other relevant plant qualifications.
- Experience within highways, infrastructure or construction environments.
- Knowledge of Vehicle Restraint Systems (VRS) materials and operational requirements.
The Person
We are looking for someone who takes ownership of the yard.
You'll be the type of person who notices when something isn't right and sorts it. You'll keep materials organised, know what equipment is available, make sure teams are properly prepared and maintain high standards of safety and housekeeping.
This role would suit someone who is practical, organised, dependable and comfortable working in a busy operational environment.
If you're ready for a new challenge and believe the Yard Manager role is the right fit for you, we'd love to hear from you.
Inclusive recruitment
We welcome applications from veterans and disabled applicants. We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and oppose unlawful discrimination. Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process.
Apply now and become part of a growing team supporting the safe and efficient delivery of highways and infrastructure projects
