Yard Team Manager

We now have a new opportunity for a Yard Team Manager to support our Operations Manager to exceed KPIs by ensuring that business objectives are cascaded through to our manufacturing teams, engaging the 'hearts and minds' of the company's employees to create and sustain a pro-active culture in all disciplines across the business! So, what's the mission? As Yard Team Manager at Marshalls plc, you'll lead the safe and efficient operation of a busy civils and drainage yard, ensuring effective yard utilisation and on-time deliveries. You'll oversee the movement of stock from production into the yard and through to dispatch, including the safe loading and unloading of vehicles and the use of mobile plant equipment such as FLTs, loading shovels, and telehandlers. Working closely with production and transport teams, you'll drive performance, reduce waste, and maintain high quality standards across all yard activities. You'll manage a team of circa 25 operatives, taking responsibility for all first-line people management including attendance, holidays, training, welfare, and discipline. Through clear communication, regular briefings, and visible leadership, you'll ensure your team operate plant and equipment safely and efficiently, maintain excellent housekeeping standards, and consistently deliver against KPI targets in a performance-driven environment. Health and safety will be central to your role, with responsibility for ensuring full compliance with company policies and site standards, and promoting best working practices at all times. You'll take a zero-tolerance approach to unsafe behaviours while remaining hands-on in the yard during busy periods, leading by example and continuously identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, develop your team, and enhance overall site performance. What are the mission-critical skills?

• Experience managing yard, logistics, or manufacturing operations ideally in construction, civils, or heavy industry
• Proven background in team leadership managing circa 25 staff
• Experience with stock control, dispatch, and warehouse/yard flow
• Hands-on experience with mobile plant equipment e.g. FLTs, telehandlers, loading shovels
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards, including risk assessments and safe systems of work.
• Coordinate yard activity and dispatch to meet customer demand and on-time delivery targets.
• Lead, motivate, and develop a team of operatives to achieve performance, safety, and quality goals.
• Deliver training to maintain plant competency and build a flexible, multi-skilled workforce.
• Identify and resolve operational issues, driving continuous improvement and reducing waste.
• Maintain accurate records of stock, dispatch, and yard performance.
• Ensure routine equipment checks and work with maintenance teams to minimise downtime.
• Carry out regular inspections, maintaining high housekeeping standards and addressing safety concerns promptly.
  
  Proven experience in a supervisory or managerial role within the concrete or wider construction materials industry (desirable).
• Excellent leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and develop staff.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to make effective decisions under pressure.
• Exceptional organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Relevant IT skills (Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word etc) for operational reporting and communication purposes.
• Knowledge & understanding of Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)
• Experience in implementing continuous improvement/lean manufacturing techniques e.g. DMAIC, would be an advantage
• IOSH Managing Safely / NEBOSH General Certificate and other relevant qualifications
• Formal continuous improvement/lean manufacturing qualification
• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Management or a related discipline.
  
  Marshalls Water Management is a leading manufacturer of precast concrete drainage and bespoke products with manufacturing sites in Pollington and Mells. Part of the Marshalls Group; a thriving industry-leading FTSE 250, the brand is synonymous with quality; supplying prestigious landmarks across the UK. We're a Superbrand since 2010 and did you know we've paved every square on the monopoly board?!, Whoever you are and whatever your background, at Marshalls you'll find a fair and supportive workplace. You are unique and we want you to bring every part of who you are to work, every day.
We're committed to ensuring equal opportunities for everyone. To us, this is more than a legal, moral, or ethical necessity - it's the right thing to do! We call this doing business The Marshalls Way. We want our team to reflect the diverse nature of society and the communities we serve. Marshalls is a workplace where you are valued for the contribution you make, and where you can grow and develop by being entirely yourself!

Marshalls has invested heavily in its plant and operations equipment, with more investments planned for the future, giving you further opportunities to grow and develop your skills. We offer a working environment where you are encouraged to share experiences to help improve our processes. In return, we offer you a competitive salary, benefits package and the opportunity to join our thriving industry-leading plc! Benefits include:
• 26 days holiday + bank holidays
• Guaranteed Christmas holidays
• Training and development opportunities
• 5% employer matched pension scheme
• Free onsite parking
• Health care cash plan - support with Dental, Optical, Prescription costs and many more!
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption pay and leave
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount on Marshalls products
• Retailer discounts
• Marshalls Wellbeing Centre
• EE mobile phone discount - friends & family
• Share purchase scheme
• Life assurance