Yard Controller

Yard ControllerPeterborough
Up to £40,000 Benefits
Permanent Full Time

Yard Controller - Lead, Organise and Drive ImprovementsWe're recruiting for an experienced Yard Controller to join a growing manufacturing business in Peterborough. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive Yard Controller who enjoys taking ownership, leading people and improving processes within a busy operational environment.

The successful Yard Controller will oversee the day-to-day running of the yard, supporting goods in, goods out, stock control and logistics operations across multiple nearby sites. If you're the type of Yard Controller who can bring structure, improve organisation and ensure products are located and dispatched efficiently, we want to hear from you.

This isn't a role for someone who simply wants to maintain the status quo. The business is looking for a hands-on Yard Controller who can identify improvements, increase efficiency and help support ongoing growth.

Key Responsibilities
Manage and coordinate daily yard operations
Lead and support a team of 4 operatives, with plans to grow further
Oversee goods in and goods out activities
Ensure stock is accurately stored, organised and easily located
Coordinate product movement between nearby sites
Operate a forklift when required
Improve yard layout, organisation and efficiency
Work closely with production and logistics teams
Monitor stock movements and inventory levels
Ensure customer orders are dispatched accurately and on time
Maintain a safe and efficient working environmentWhat We're Looking For
Previous experience as a Yard Controller, Yard Supervisor, Yard Manager or similar
Experience leading or supervising a team
Strong goods in/goods out experience
Forklift experience is essential
Forklift licence beneficial but not essential
Experience handling large, awkward or oversized products
Strong organisational and stock control skills
Ability to implement improvements and take ownership
Manufacturing, logistics, stores or yard backgroundWhat's On Offer?
Salary up to £40,000
Growing and successful manufacturing business
Genuine autonomy and responsibility
Opportunity to shape and improve the operation
Long-term career progression
Stable permanent positionIf you're an experienced Yard Controller looking for a role where you can make a genuine impact and take ownership of a busy operation, apply today.

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Please reach out to Luke in team Midlands - (phone number removed)

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