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Yard Supervisor

Chandler Material Supplies Ltd
Posted a day ago, valid for a month
Location

Chelmsford, Essex CM2, England

Salary

£35,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

Retirement Plan
Employee Assistance
Employee Discounts
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  • Chandler is seeking a proactive Yard Supervisor with previous supervisory experience, ideally in a yard or trade environment.
  • The role involves overseeing daily yard activities, ensuring health and safety compliance, and providing exceptional customer service.
  • Candidates should possess strong communication and leadership skills, along with knowledge of building materials and health & safety procedures.
  • The position offers a basic salary of £ per annum, depending on experience, along with benefits such as a pension scheme and employee discounts.
  • This full-time role requires a commitment to working Monday to Friday from 7.00 am to 5.00 pm, plus alternate Saturdays, and emphasizes teamwork and a positive attitude.

Lead from the Front. Drive Yard Excellence.

At Chandler, we take pride in supplying quality building materials with outstanding service - and we know our people are the key to that success. We're looking for a proactive Yard Supervisor who thrives in a hands-on, fast-paced environment and is ready to inspire a team to deliver exceptional service, every day.

If you're a natural leader who values teamwork, safety, and customer satisfaction, this is your opportunity to be a visible, trusted part of a business with a strong local reputation.

Your Role

As Yard Supervisor, you'll take a leading role in ensuring the efficient, safe and smooth operation of our yard. You'll motivate and guide the team, support day-to-day operations, and maintain a well-organised, professional environment that keeps customers coming back.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Oversee daily yard activities including team coordination, customer service, and stock management
  • Ensure all health & safety practices are followed, creating a safe environment for staff and visitors
  • Carry out staff performance reviews and support development through training and mentoring
  • Approve team leave requests and manage cover in line with business needs
  • Welcome and assist customers, offering product knowledge and ensuring efficient order fulfilment
  • Support unloading, checking and storing deliveries
  • Assist with regular stock spot-checks and accurate reporting
  • Uphold cleanliness and orderliness across yard and storage areas
  • Report incidents and accidents promptly, following company procedures
  • Maintain compliance with all company policies and standards

What You'll Bring:

  • Strong communication, organisational, and team leadership skills
  • Previous supervisory experience, ideally in a yard or trade environment
  • Sound knowledge of health & safety procedures and safe working practices
  • Confidence working outdoors in all weathers and performing manual handling tasks
  • Forklift Truck Licence (Counterbalance) - desirable
  • Experience in a builders' merchant or knowledge of building materials - essential
  • A positive, can-do attitude and willingness to support wherever needed

Job Details:

  • Work Pattern: 7.00am - 5.00pm Monday to Friday, plus alternate Saturdays 7.30ampm

Salary & Benefits:

  • Basic Pay: £ per annum, DOE
  • Pension scheme
  • Employee discount
  • Free on site parking
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Death in service benefit
  • Discretionary bonus scheme

Why Join Chandler?

We're a family-run business with deep roots in our community, offering a friendly and professional work environment where every team member matters. At Chandler, you'll be part of a team that values reliability, trust, and pride in a job well done.

Ready to Make Your Move?

If you're ready to take the next step in your career with a company that recognises hard work and rewards initiative, we want to hear from you. Apply today to become part of the Chandler team.

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In order to submit this application, a TotalJobs account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all TotalJobs’ services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to TotalJobs’ Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to TotalJobs and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.