Yard Supervisor
Posted 2 hours 15 minutes ago by Pertemps Northampton Commercial
£14.50 Hourly
Permanent
Full Time
Temporary Jobs
Northamptonshire, Northampton, United Kingdom, NN1 1
Job Description
Location: Northampton
Salary: £14.50 per hour
Hours: 06:00 - 16:00 (flexibility required)
Contract: Temp to Perm
We are currently recruiting on behalf of a well-established and busy organisation within the distribution sector. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and hands-on individual to step into a Yard Supervisor position on a temporary to permanent basis.
The Role
As Yard Supervisor, you will play a key role in the day-to-day running of the yard, ensuring operations are efficient, organised, and aligned with business needs. This is a fast-paced role, particularly during peak (winter) months, requiring strong organisational skills and the ability to perform under pressure.
Key Responsibilities
Salary: £14.50 per hour
Hours: 06:00 - 16:00 (flexibility required)
Contract: Temp to Perm
We are currently recruiting on behalf of a well-established and busy organisation within the distribution sector. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and hands-on individual to step into a Yard Supervisor position on a temporary to permanent basis.
The Role
As Yard Supervisor, you will play a key role in the day-to-day running of the yard, ensuring operations are efficient, organised, and aligned with business needs. This is a fast-paced role, particularly during peak (winter) months, requiring strong organisational skills and the ability to perform under pressure.
Key Responsibilities
- Organising, overseeing, and allocating work to yard staff
- Managing stock control and inventory levels
- Carrying out basic maintenance on machinery (e.g. forklifts, loading shovels, pre-packing equipment)
- Preparing product for upcoming deliveries (bagging, wrapping, etc.)
- Loading and unloading vehicles safely and efficiently
- Maintaining regular communication with the office regarding stock deliveries, workload planning, and operational updates
- Supporting forward planning and addressing operational issues as they arise
- Valid Counterbalance Forklift Licence (essential)
- Loading Shovel Licence (desirable but not essential)
- Strong organisational and communication skills
- Ability to work under pressure in a demanding environment
- A proactive, "hands-on" approach with a willingness to lead by example
- Supervisory experience is beneficial but not essential - the right attitude and leadership potential are key
- Standard hours: 06:00 - 16:00 (may vary depending on business needs)
- Saturday working required on a rota basis during winter (peak season)
- Flexibility is essential, particularly during busy periods
- Due to peak demand, holiday is typically restricted during winter months
- Temp-to-perm opportunity with long-term prospects
- Supportive working environment
- Opportunity to step into a leadership role and develop your career