Yard Supervisor

This isn't just about keeping things ticking over. It's about running a tight, efficient operation where stock flows, customers are served quickly, and your team works together safely and effectively every day. Please note that due to the location of the branch you will need your own, reliable transport. What you'll be doing

• Supervising forklift drivers and yard colleagues to ensure safe, efficient working
• Coordinating deliveries, unloading and loading with accuracy and pace
• Making sure stock is stored, racked and handled correctly
• Maintaining a clean, organised and safe yard and warehouse environment
• Managing forklift checks, maintenance and any breakdown issues
• Working closely with drivers, the branch team and customers on site
• Supporting stock control, ordering and reporting low stock
• Keeping on top of health and safety, PPE and site compliance at all times
• Opening and closing the site and ensuring security procedures are followed
  
  Experience in a yard, warehouse or similar supervisory role
• Background in a builders' merchant or similar environment
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to organise and motivate a team
• Solid understanding of warehouse operations and stock control
• Confident with health and safety and safe working practices
• Hands-on approach and willingness to support the team
• Clear communicator who can keep things running smoothly under pressure
  
  Lords Builders Merchants was established 40 years ago and remains a family-run business. Our network of branches offers a broad range of building materials and extended delivery area for trade professionals and homeowners in across London and the Home Counties. Part of the Lords Group of companies, Lords Builders Merchants offers good opportunities for growth and development.
Lords Group is an equal opportunity employer that recognises the importance of diversity and inclusion. Our workplace is for everyone! The more voices we have represented and amplified in our business, the more we will all thrive, contribute, and be forward-thinking. So, bring us your personal experience, your perspectives, and your background and come and join the Lords family.