Yard Foreperson

Yard Foreperson Location: Llantrisant

We're looking for a proactive and hands on Yard Foreperson to oversee the smooth running of our yard, warehouse, and transport operations.

Reporting to the Branch Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring efficiency, safety, and outstanding customer service.

Key Responsibilities

Supervise and coordinate yard staff and drivers to maximise productivity.

Maintain safe, organised storage and stock presentation across the yard and warehouse.

Schedule and oversee customer deliveries, ensuring vehicles are used effectively.

Ensure all vehicles and forklifts are checked daily, maintained, and kept safe and presentable.

Provide excellent customer service to both trade and retail customers, offering advice where required.

Oversee the accurate picking, loading, and unloading of stock for deliveries, collections, and transfers.

Contribute to stock management, accuracy, and rotation, including ongoing stock takes.

Ensure compliance with Health & Safety, company procedures, and security requirements.

Support and develop staff through training, appraisals, and day to day coaching.

What We're Looking For

Previous supervisory or team leading experience, ideally within a builders' merchant, warehouse, or logistics environment.

Strong leadership and organisational skills, with the ability to motivate a team.

A customer first approach with excellent communication skills.

Good knowledge of health & safety practices.

Forklift licence (or willingness to train) would be an advantage.

Basic IT skills for stock and system checks.

Benefits

• Profit Share Bonus Scheme
• Online discount portal including money off retail brands and holidays
• Employee Care Helpline and access to a digital GP
• Staff discount scheme
• Death in Service
• Formal training and career progression opportunities

Hours of work

An average of 40.75 hours per week, Monday to Friday between 7.30am - 4.30pm plus every other Saturday morning from 8.00am - 12.00pm.

Salary

Depending on experience

If you're an organised, safety conscious leader who thrives in a fast paced environment, we'd love to hear from you.