Yard Manager
| Posting date: | 02 September 2025 |
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| Salary: | £30,000 to £40,000 per year, pro rata |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 02 October 2025 |
| Location: | Salford, Greater Manchester |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Ambitek Recruitment |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | Yard Manager - Salford |
Summary
We are seeking a highly organized and proactive Yard Manager to take ownership of our clients daily yard operations. This is a pivotal role in supporting the site teams by ensuring the efficient flow of scaffolding materials, maintaining compliance standards, and leading a dedicated yard workforce.
The successful 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 development opportunities.
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 safe loading and unloading of scaffolding materials.
Work 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 H&S standards.
Carry out risk assessments, toolbox talks, and safety briefings.
Maintain a clean, organized, and hazard-free yard environment.
Equipment & Yard Maintenance
Oversee servicing and safe use of yard equipment (e.g., forklifts, lifting gear).
Ensure compliance with equipment safety regulations.
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 with a proactive mindset.
Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities.
Relevant scaffolding certification (e.g., CISRS) is an advantage.
The successful 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 development opportunities.
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 safe loading and unloading of scaffolding materials.
Work 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 H&S standards.
Carry out risk assessments, toolbox talks, and safety briefings.
Maintain a clean, organized, and hazard-free yard environment.
Equipment & Yard Maintenance
Oversee servicing and safe use of yard equipment (e.g., forklifts, lifting gear).
Ensure compliance with equipment safety regulations.
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 with a proactive mindset.
Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities.
Relevant scaffolding certification (e.g., CISRS) is an advantage.