Yard Manager - Ascot
Step into a challenging role where your expertise and management skills will be highly valued and instrumental in the success of our operations.
Join Our Team as a Yard Manager
About Lawsons
Lawsons stands as the UK's largest independent supplier of fencing, timber, and building materials. With over 35 branches, more than 700 employees, and a turnover of £165 million, we have been committed to excellence since 1921, expanding across London and the South East of England.
Position Overview
As a Yard Manager at Lawsons Ascot, you play a vital role in overseeing the daily operations of our yard, ensuring efficiency, safety, and exceptional service delivery while managing an enthusiastic team dedicated to achieving company goals.
Location - Englemere sawmill, London Rd, Winkfield Row, Ascot, SL5 8DG,
Working Hours
This full-time position entails a 44.5-hour workweek from Monday to Friday, 07:30 to 17:00, and alternate Saturdays from 08:00 to 12:00.
Benefits for You
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee the coordination and management of yard operations to ensure timely service and high safety standards.
- Maintain a well-organised, efficient, and clean yard environment.
- Develop and implement strategies to enhance customer service and satisfaction.
- Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and procedures.
- Manage and train yard staff, providing guidance and performance feedback.
- Facilitate stock control and inventory management, including ordering supplies as needed.
- Collaborate with other departments to achieve seamless operational processes.
Qualifications and Skills
- Proven experience in a managerial role within a similar yard or warehouse environment.
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop a team.
- Excellent organisational and multitasking abilities.
- Outstanding communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Proficient in using computer systems and inventory management software.
- A keen commitment to maintaining health and safety standards.
- Ability to adapt in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
Why Choose Lawsons?
- Join a well-respected company with a long-standing history of success in the industry.
- Engage in a challenging role that encourages initiative and leadership.
- Be part of a collaborative team where quality and performance are paramount.
- Enjoy personal and career development opportunities within our growing company.
- Department
- Operations
- Role
- Yard Manager
- Locations
- Ascot
Colleagues
Ascot
Our Perks & Benefits
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🏖️ 25 days paid holiday
- plus Bank Holidays and an extra day off for your birthday
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🎁 MyReward benefits platform
- including retail discounts and an online GP service
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🪙 Pension scheme
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👓 Specsavers eyecare vouchers
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🚲 Cycle to work scheme
- a loan of up to £1000 to buy a bike
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💷 Generous staff discount
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🚉 Annual season ticket loan
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🗣️ Employee Assisted Programme
- free legal, financial or relationship advice for you and your immediate family
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🧑🤝🧑 Life assurance
Workplace, Culture & Diversity
Corporate culture is essential to allow the organization to differentiate itself. In terms of image on the one hand, it has strengths both internally and externally to consumers. It is indeed a source of cohesion and motivation of employees and it limits conflicts. With customers, it conveys a positive image and can develop a feeling of closeness to the company or even become a criterion of choice.
Yard Manager - Ascot
Step into a challenging role where your expertise and management skills will be highly valued and instrumental in the success of our operations.
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