Yard Supervisor

The ideal candidate should have a proven track record in managing a warehouse/yard in a fast-paced environment and experience of effectively running a successful function.
The individual will be responsible for the yard/warehouse operation and for providing excellent standards of service, efficiency, and performance.Duties will include: Responsibility for the day-to-day operations of the yard/warehouse department Efficiently managing a team of yard/warehouse staff, ensuring orders are correct and on time, providing top quality customer service Responsibility for all goods in/out Ensuring company compliance of all warehouse/yard policies, legislations and procedures as well as taking responsibility for health and safety issues of the warehouse/yard Managing, monitoring, and developing a team of warehouse/yard staff Involvement in strategic development and improvements Ensuring housekeeping is well maintained including excellent external presentation of our branch.
Maintain accurate administrative records.
The successful candidate should have excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
We are looking for a candidate with strong people management skills who is keen to manage and develop the team whilst operating an efficient and effective yard/warehouse.
A full UK driving licence is preferred for this role.
Previous foreman/management experience in a similar role would be advantageous and experience within the merchant industry is essential.
A forklift truck licence is preferred.
MKM is the leading independent builders' merchant in the UK, and we were established in 1995.