Due to an ever increasing customer base R.S.French are recruiting for a Yard Manager. A company built on customer service, repeat business and recommendations, we pride ourselves on the quality of our work and our 'can-do' attitudes. If you think you have what it takes to work as part of our busy team, then please send over your CV to our Business Development Manager via the apply online button

Yard Manager: To efficiently and safely run a workshop/yard team, ensuring all units meet company standard on time and are fit for purpose.

Main Duties

• Responsible for all units going out on hire to customers on time
• Review units as they come back into the yard, logging defects and maintenance requirements
• Oversee cleaning and maintenance of the units and assist where required
• Ensure stock is kept in an organised and accessible manner – includes forklift operating
• Manage yard and workshop diary to prioritise building and maintenance of units ready for hire
• Inspection of units ensuring high quality is consistently maintained
• Perform Pre-Delivery inspection reports.
• Allocation of units to contracts and advising office team of stock levels and availability
• Manage workshop staff to refurbish units to a high standard
• Manage workshop staff to build new units as required by the company

Health & Safety

• Complying with and managing all Health and Safety requirements for the depot, keeping self and others safe
• Responsible for depot and site Risk Assessments & Method Statements (RAMS)
• Managing the yard team ensuring that company policies are always adhered to
• Ensure that the yard and workshop are kept tidy, safe and secure at all times – including key holder responsibilities for the workshop and yard
• Report any damages to the office team within 24hours
• Ensure all workshop safety sheets, service sheets and other paperwork are completed accurately and promptly
• Completing daily defects sheet for all plant and equipment to maintain a safe working environment

Staff & Customers

• Liaise with both yard and office staff regularly to create an effective communications link between departments
• Regularly communicate with the office team regarding current and upcoming requirements
• Allocate work to yard staff according to skills and priorities
• Close liaison with transport staff, loading and unloading units in a timely manner
• Deal with all customers in a helpful and professional manner, both in person and on the phone as required

Training
• For the right candidate training will be provided.

Working hours and Pay:
Monday to Friday 7:30am – 5:30pm (with occasional weekend work as required)
Reporting to: Operations Manager
Salary: Minimum of £25,000 Negotiable on experience/qualifications
Start date: Immediate

If you wish to apply for this position, please forward your CV to our Business Development Manager via the apply online button