Yard Supervisor - £33,700 - Eastleigh, Hampshire Full-time / Permanent  (40 hours p/w Mon – Fri,  with flexibility for overtime, including evenings and weekends as required)OverviewAs a Yard Supervisor, you will lead the yard operations team in maintaining high standards of Health & Safety, streamlining processes, and ensuring efficient handling of equipment and deliveries. This role requires both hands-on work and supervisory skills to ensure smooth day-to-day operations, support team members, and uphold compliance with safety and procedural standards.Key Responsibilities:Health & Safety Leadership

• Proactively seek ways to enhance Health & Safety practices in the yard.
• Monitor and report hazards, near misses, incidents, and accidents promptly, in line with company procedures.
• Conduct and oversee daily yard inspections to identify and mitigate potential hazards, fostering a culture of safety awareness among the team.

Operational Supervision 

• Coordinate and oversee the loading and unloading of vehicles, verifying hire items against paperwork, noting any missing or damaged items, and ensuring accurate fuel charge assessments.
• Manage post-hire inspections of returned equipment, including road ramps and drip trays, to ensure all items meet quality standards.

Team Leadership and Collaboration

• Lead, mentor, and support yard team members, assisting with tasks as required, such as lifting and moving items in the depot or on-site.
• Organize and direct the yard team in cleaning and preparing hire equipment, using pressure washing and other tools to maintain equipment readiness.

Effective Communication

• Act as the primary point of contact for the yard team, relaying key information about on-site movements, safety updates, and job specifications.
• Conduct toolbox talks and embed safety and procedural information into daily team practices.

Equipment and Ancillary Preparation

• Supervise the preparation of accessories and ancillary items for outgoing jobs, ensuring all necessary items are ready, accurate, and documented.

Delivery and Collection Management

• Coordinate small deliveries and collections to/from customer sites, suppliers, or within the branch network, ensuring timelines are met and the quality of service remains high.

Flexibility and Team Support

• Provide flexibility to cover overtime when needed, including evenings and weekends, to support business needs and maintain operational continuity.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Strong understanding and commitment to Health & Safety standards, with a proactive approach to identifying and mitigating risks.
• Demonstrated supervisory experience in a yard, logistics, or similar environment.
• Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
• Effective leadership and team management skills, with a positive approach to supporting and developing team members.
• Strong communication skills, capable of delivering clear instructions and guidance to the team.
• Basic knowledge of equipment maintenance, cleaning procedures, and yard organization.
• Proficient with standard IT tools, such as Microsoft Office, for documentation and communication.
• Valid driver’s license preferred for delivery and collection duties.
• Flexibility with working hours to support business needs.

If you are interested in applying for this role, please follow the link here or contact Emma in the Eastleigh Branch.Meridian Business Support is a recruitment specialist acting on behalf of our client as an Employment Business for this vacancy.