Scaffolding Yard Manager
| Posting date: | 26 August 2025 |
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| Salary: | £30,000 to £40,000 per year, pro rata |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 25 September 2025 |
| Location: | Salford, Greater Manchester |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Ambitek Recruitment |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | Scaffolding Yard Manager |
Summary
We are seeking a highly organized and proactive Scaffolding Yard Manager to take ownership of daily yard operations. This is a key role in supporting site teams by ensuring the efficient flow of scaffolding materials, maintaining compliance standards, and leading a dedicated yard workforce.
The ideal candidate will combine strong leadership skills with practical industry knowledge, ensuring the yard operates smoothly, safely, and productively.
Key Responsibilities
Team Leadership & Management
Supervise, motivate, and support a team of yard operatives.
Allocate daily tasks, monitor performance, and drive productivity.
Provide training, guidance, and ongoing development for staff.
Conduct regular team meetings and performance reviews.
Inventory & Stock Control
Maintain accurate records of scaffolding stock movements.
Carry out routine stock checks and audits.
Ensure damaged or defective equipment is reported, repaired, or replaced.
Logistics & Coordination
Oversee the safe loading and unloading of scaffolding materials.
Work closely with transport teams to ensure timely deliveries and returns.
Liaise with site teams to meet project-specific requirements.
Health, Safety & Compliance
Ensure all operations meet company and legal health & safety standards.
Carry out risk assessments, toolbox talks, and safety briefings.
Maintain a clean, organized, and hazard-free yard environment.
Equipment & Yard Maintenance
Oversee the servicing and safe use of yard equipment (e.g., forklifts, lifting gear).
Ensure compliance with equipment safety standards.
Qualifications & Experience
Previous experience in a scaffolding or construction yard environment.
Strong leadership and organizational skills with team management experience.
Solid knowledge of scaffolding systems and components.
Forklift license (preferred).
Good understanding of health & safety regulations.
Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
Desirable Attributes
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Strong attention to detail and proactive mindset.
Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities.
Relevant scaffolding certification (e.g., CISRS) is an advantage.
The ideal candidate will combine strong leadership skills with practical industry knowledge, ensuring the yard operates smoothly, safely, and productively.
Key Responsibilities
Team Leadership & Management
Supervise, motivate, and support a team of yard operatives.
Allocate daily tasks, monitor performance, and drive productivity.
Provide training, guidance, and ongoing development for staff.
Conduct regular team meetings and performance reviews.
Inventory & Stock Control
Maintain accurate records of scaffolding stock movements.
Carry out routine stock checks and audits.
Ensure damaged or defective equipment is reported, repaired, or replaced.
Logistics & Coordination
Oversee the safe loading and unloading of scaffolding materials.
Work closely with transport teams to ensure timely deliveries and returns.
Liaise with site teams to meet project-specific requirements.
Health, Safety & Compliance
Ensure all operations meet company and legal health & safety standards.
Carry out risk assessments, toolbox talks, and safety briefings.
Maintain a clean, organized, and hazard-free yard environment.
Equipment & Yard Maintenance
Oversee the servicing and safe use of yard equipment (e.g., forklifts, lifting gear).
Ensure compliance with equipment safety standards.
Qualifications & Experience
Previous experience in a scaffolding or construction yard environment.
Strong leadership and organizational skills with team management experience.
Solid knowledge of scaffolding systems and components.
Forklift license (preferred).
Good understanding of health & safety regulations.
Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
Desirable Attributes
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Strong attention to detail and proactive mindset.
Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities.
Relevant scaffolding certification (e.g., CISRS) is an advantage.