Yard Foreman

Wernick Hire, the UK's largest and longest standing National provider of permanent and temporary modular buildings and site accommodation, is looking for a talented individual to join their team.

Established since 1934, The Wernick Group continue to be a family run and owned company who have more than doubled their profits in the last 5 years. We believe that our success has been driven by the quality and dedication of our workforce. Our business is full of people with enthusiasm and vision coupled with friendliness and a real can-do spirit.

We are looking for a hands-on Yard Foreman to manage the yard of a busy depot, the role will include repairing and refurbishing cabins and fit out of modular buildings as well as management of employees in the yard and all aspects of H & S.

**About The Role**

**Key Responsibilities**:

- To be able to repair and refurbish cabins / buildings to the AQPG standard.
- Ensure security of workshop, hire yard and stock.
- Periodically carry out safety checks on all working at height equipment and train staff on how to work at height.
- To be able to lead and motivate to ensure a productive and effective team.
- Ensure depot has stock available for immediate hires and all welfare units are prepared for hire immediately upon return to the depot.
- Act as a skills mentor to junior staff or apprentices.
- Ensure cabins / buildings are ready and available within the Yard prior to delivery and that the customer’s requirements have been met.
- Ensure all company documentation is completed accurately and submitted in a timely manner.
- Liaise with Depot Manager on work in progress to ensure orders are completed on time.
- Inspect cabins / buildings prior to delivery to ensure quality of workmanship (AQPG standards).
- Inspect cabins / buildings on return to depot and report damages or items missing.
- Organise, arrange, and manage subcontract labour if required
- Where required, negotiate with and order materials at best price from approved suppliers.
- Minimise material wastage.
- Ensure safe loading and unloading of cabins / buildings and materials.
- Ensure workshop and hire yard are maintained in a clean and orderly fashion. To carry out any other duties which may be agreed from time to time.
- To attend training as required to carry out duties
- Carry out work in accordance with company approved Risk Assessments and Method Statements
- To work additional hours (overtime) as is reasonably required by the business
- Adhere to current Health & Safety Legislation

**Who we are looking for**:

- Experience in cabin fitting or modular building fit out is essential
- Management or supervisory experience in a similar role
- Not scared to delegate work
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
- Experience with plumbing, joinery and basic electrical work
- Full driving license
- Resilient and able to work under pressure and to tight deadlines

**What you will get in return**:

- Competitive salary and bonus scheme
- Generous holiday allowance (rising with service)
- Option to buy extra holidays
- Option to sell or carry over up to 5 days holiday
- Christmas Shutdown
- Early finish Friday
- Cycle to work scheme
- Group pension
- Annual Salary review - takes place each January
- Life Assurance 2 x annual salary
- Personal Accident Insurance
- Free onsite parking
- Employee assistance programme
- Training and progression opportunities
- Family run and well established, secure company (trading over 80 years)
- Open door policy
- Employee Referral scheme
- Benefits scheme (discounted retailers scheme)
- Corporate Eyecare Scheme through Specsavers
- Message the MD/CEO/Staff Satisfaction Survey

**IMPORTANT NOTICE TO RECRUITMENT AGENCIES**:
**Required Criteria**
- Experience in cabin fitting or modular buildings in a supervisory or managerial role
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent customer service skills
- Resilience and tenacity
- Joinery, electrical and plumbing skills
- Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines

**Skills Needed**

**About The Company**

**Why Build Your Career with Wernick Group?**

**Rich Heritage, Progressive Future**:As a family-owned and operated business since our inception, we blend traditional values with a forward-looking approach. This unique combination ensures a work environment that respects legacy while embracing the future.

**Diverse Opportunities**: Our expansive operations, with 40 centres across 36 UK locations, offer a vast array of roles and career paths in the public and private sectors. From modular building solutions to off-grid power, your professional journey can be as dynamic and varied as our services.

**Commitment to Excellence**:At Wernick, excellence isn’t just a goal; it's our way of life. We pride ourselves on providing outstanding product quality and service, creating an environment where your work directly contributes to customer satisfaction and business success.

**Continuous