Stores / Yard Manager
Our client is a long-established Construction Company, who carry out a broad spectrum of works from specialised works to churches and listed buildings to mainstream construction and insurance repairs.
They have an immediate vacancy for a Stores/Yard Manager at their head office and yard in Danbury Essex.
The role involves: -
* Managing stock levels and booking out /costing of yard issues including purchasing directly and economically from suppliers.
* Organising and keeping the car park, yard and storage areas tidy, safe and effective.
* Managing the lorry drivers diary/programme and bookings.
* Manage the yard and storage facility generally and take responsibility for deliveries/car parking/cleanliness/yard skips/daytime security/deliveries.
* Maintain a simple plant database and records and assist in any general purchasing of new plant as well as any insurance claims for stolen plant.
* Oversee booking in /out of company owned plant, checking for damage and arranging any cleaning or repairs and subsequent costing of those repairs.
* Assist in economically sourcing materials and plant for live contracts.
* Assist in overseeing the company vehicle fleet and HGV's and maintaining a simple database of vehicle details and ensure that necessary maintenance is carried out including liaison with vehicle drivers and garages. Keeping an overview of the companies Operators License and compliance.
* Arranging for various testing and inspections to be carried out on buildings, plant and equipment and coordinating with external bodies as is necessary.
* Have an overview on the production of and compliance with company policies relevant to the roles to be carried out and assist in updating same as necessary from time to time.
* Assisting in the day to day running of the offices and minor maintenance requests.
* Sundry duties related to the running of an efficient stores/transport/yard.
The role is likely to suit a person who: -
* Has a working knowledge of the construction industry and materials.
* Is organised and with good attention to detail.
* Is active and physically fit and able to assist in unloading and moving of materials and minor plant.
* Has a positive but realistic can-do and helpful approach
* Has the ability to communicate well with tradesmen, managers and suppliers.
* Has a working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Outlook and simple spreadsheet-based data bases - although training can be given.
If this sounds like the opportunity for you, please apply ASAP.
Our client welcomes applications from all suitably qualified people regardless of gender, race, disability, age or sexual orientation.
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