Assistant Yard Manager

Lawsons Ltd

Edmonton, United Kingdom
Base: £32,000; bonus/equity: not specified; benefi...
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Previous management experience in yard or warehouse
Proven ability to work in physically demanding role
Safe manual handling knowledge and ppe usage
** Lawsons Ltd is seeking an Assistant Yard Manager for its Edmonton branch to support the Yard Manager in executing daily operations, ensuring effective stock handling, customer service, and health & safety compliance. The role is hands-on and requires previous management experience in yard or warehouse environments. **

Job Summary

  • This hands-on role supports the Branch Yard Manager to ensure smooth yard operations, efficient stock handling, and excellent service to customers.
  • The position involves physical handling of timber and fencing products, organising deliveries, and maintaining strict Health & Safety compliance.
  • Candidates will receive competitive salary, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, and access to training opportunities including supervisory development.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

** Lawsons Ltd is seeking an Assistant Yard Manager for its Edmonton branch to support the Yard Manager in executing daily operations, ensuring effective stock handling, customer service, and health & safety compliance. The role is hands-on and requires previous management experience in yard or warehouse environments. **

Salary

Base: £32,000; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: 25 days holiday pro rata plus Bank Holidays, Company pension scheme, Death In Service cover

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Previous management experience in yard or warehouse
  • Proven ability to work in physically demanding role
  • Safe manual handling knowledge and PPE usage
  • Strong organisational skills with prioritisation ability
  • Good communication and team working skills

Nice-to-have

  • Forklift licence and plant equipment operation experience
  • Willingness to learn supervisory tasks and training others
  • Professional customer-focused approach for trade and retail
  • Basic numeracy and literacy for accurate record keeping

Key Requirements

  • Previous management experience in yard, warehouse or builders merchants
  • Forklift licence (desirable)
  • Availability to work Monday to Friday and one Saturday morning

Work Rights

Not specified

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