VACANCY: YARD MANAGER
LOCATION: Based in Danbury, Essex
JOB TYPE: Full time, permanent
SALARY: Attractive salary and benefits package based on skills and experience
CLOSING DATE: Friday 18th May 2025
About Bakers of Danbury Building Contractors
With a history spanning over 145 years, Bakers of Danbury is a privately owned, award winning principal contractor based in Danbury, Essex. Renowned for our quality and expertise, we specialise in the conservation and restoration of historic and listed buildings, including churches and heritage sites. Our expertise also extends to high quality new builds and modern construction projects. You can learn more about us by visiting our homepage.
About the Yard Manager Role
We are recruiting for a full time Stores/Yard Manager for our award-winning building firm in Danbury Essex. This is a full-time permanent role based at our head office and is a key role in supporting the smooth running of our construction activities across Essex and surrounding areas.
The ideal candidate will bring practical experience, strong organisation skills and a hands-on approach to support the efficient management of our yard, stores and transport operations.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Overseeing the running of the yard, storage areas, material stores, car park and transport.
- Ensure all areas are safe, tidy and operating effectively including taking responsibility for deliveries, skips and daytime security.
- Maintain plant records and database and assist in the purchasing of new plant and managing insurance claims for stolen plant.
- Manage the booking in and out of company-owned plant, including 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.
- Manage stock levels and the booking out and costing of items including purchasing directly and economically from suppliers.
- Assist in managing the company vehicle fleet and HGV’s, maintaining a vehicle and co-ordinating required maintenance including liaison with vehicle drivers and garages.
- Maintain an overview of the companies Operators License and compliance.
- Arrange for various testing and inspections to be carried out on buildings, plant and equipment and coordinating with external bodies as is necessary.
- Management of the lorry driver’s diary and schedule.
- Have an overview on the production of and compliance with company policies relevant to the roles to be carried out and assist in updating as necessary.
- Provide support as required to Contract Managers and their teams to support the efficient running of on-site works.
- Assist in the day to day maintenance of the Bakers of Danbury offices.
- Carry out other duties as necessary to ensure the smooth running of the stores, transport and yard operations.
Qualifications and Experience
- Have a working knowledge of the construction industry and materials.
- Be proficient in Microsoft Office, Outlook and simple spreadsheet-based data bases – training can be given.
- Be organised and with good attention to detail.
- Be active and physically fit and able to assist in unloading and moving of materials and minor plant.
- Have a positive but realistic can-do and helpful approach.
- Have the ability to communicate well with tradesmen, managers and suppliers.
What we Offer
Other Benefits
We are committed to the professional and personal development of all our staff by providing regular opportunities to undertake further training and personal development. All staff are invited to biannual staff social events at summer and Christmas. Bakers of Danbury is a member of the Building Mental Health Charter and provide all staff with access to a mental health first aider. We are also accredited with key industry associations including CHAS, SafeContractor, Construction Line and we are ISO accredited.
How to Apply
Ready to advance your career as a Yard Manager in Essex? Apply today and be part of a respected Essex-based construction firm with over 145 years of experience in heritage buildings and restoration. To apply, please email info@bakersofdanbury.co.uk or apply in writing with a cover letter and CV to: Managing Director, Bakers of Danbury Ltd, Eves Corner, Danbury, Essex CM3 4QB.
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