Salary: €40,000 - €50,000 DOE
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

The Opportunity

Our client, a well-established and highly respected business within the builders' merchant and construction supply sector, is seeking an experienced Yard Manager to lead and manage its busy yard and logistics operation.

This is a hands-on management role with responsibility for overseeing all trade-related operations, including logistics, transport, warehousing, stock control, customer service and team leadership.

Reporting directly to the CEO, the successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring operational efficiency, maintaining exceptional service standards and driving continuous improvement across the department.

A comprehensive handover and training period will be provided.

Candidates must be flexible and available to work across a Sunday to Saturday roster.

Key Responsibilities

Operations & Logistics

• Oversee the daily running of the yard and logistics function.
• Manage the movement of stock and trade products in and out of the business.
• Ensure efficient warehousing, storage and stock control procedures.
• Coordinate customer deliveries and collections.
• Monitor operational performance and adapt processes as required.
• Assist with and oversee stock takes throughout the year.
• Maintain high presentation standards throughout the yard and warehouse.

Team Leadership

• Supervise, motivate and support yard employees on a daily basis.
• Manage staff rosters, holidays, days off, break schedules and workload allocation.
• Provide clear direction, coaching and performance feedback.
• Train and develop team members to deliver excellent customer service and operational standards.
• Foster a positive, productive and safety-focused working environment.

Customer Service & Commercial Support

• Lead and champion outstanding customer service standards.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with customers.
• Work closely with the internal sales team to ensure seamless service delivery.
• Support trade events, promotions, sales days and exhibitions.
• Continuously review operations and recommend improvements to processes and efficiencies.
• Collaborate with other department managers to improve overall business performance.
• Provide management support and cover across departments when required.

Health & Safety

• Ensure compliance with all health and safety procedures and regulations.
• Promote a culture of safety across the team.
• Maintain company standards of cleanliness, housekeeping and organisation.

Candidate Requirements

Essential

• Proven experience leading and managing a team.
• Strong communication and people management skills.
• Excellent organisational and planning abilities.
• Strong customer service focus.
• High level of attention to detail.
• Computer literate and comfortable working with operational systems.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Proactive approach with a willingness to identify and implement improvements.

Desirable

• Minimum 5 years' experience in a relevant management role.
• Experience within construction supplies, builders' merchants, logistics, warehousing or stock control environments.
• Experience managing transport and logistics operations.
• Coaching and staff development experience.
• Strong commercial awareness.

Benefits

• Competitive salary 
• Company pension scheme with up to 4% employer matched contributions
• Company sick pay scheme
• Staff discount
• Staff account facility
• Free on-site parking
• Full training and handover support
• Excellent opportunity to join a successful and growing organisation

Apply Now

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced operations, logistics or warehouse professional looking to take the next step in their management career within a fast-paced and customer-focused environment. We look forward to hearing from you.