Yard Foreperson

Location: LBS Builders Merchants Port Talbot

We're looking for a proactive and hands‑on Yard Foreperson to oversee the smooth running of our yard, warehouse, and transport operations. Reporting to the Branch Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring efficiency, safety, and outstanding customer service.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate yard staff and drivers to maximise productivity.
• Maintain safe, organised storage and stock presentation across the yard and warehouse.
• Schedule and oversee customer deliveries, ensuring vehicles are used effectively.
• Ensure all vehicles and forklifts are checked daily, maintained, and kept safe and presentable.
• Provide excellent customer service to both trade and retail customers, offering advice where required.
• Oversee the accurate picking, loading, and unloading of stock for deliveries, collections, and transfers.
• Contribute to stock management, accuracy, and rotation, including ongoing stock takes.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety, company procedures, and security requirements.
• Support and develop staff through training, appraisals, and day‑to‑day coaching.

What We’re Looking For

• Previous supervisory or team‑leading experience, ideally within a builders’ merchant, warehouse, or logistics environment.
• Strong leadership and organisational skills, with the ability to motivate a team.
• A customer‑first approach with excellent communication skills.
• Good knowledge of health & safety practices.
• Forklift licence (or willingness to train) would be an advantage.
• Basic IT skills for stock and system checks.

Why join us?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a leading name in the Welsh builders’ merchants sector with a strong reputation for exceptional customer service. You'll be joining a supportive & collaborative team and a business that values growth, development, and success.

• Profit Share Bonus Scheme
• Online discount portal including money off retail brands and holidays
• Employee Care Helpline and access to a digital GP
• staff discount scheme
• Death in Service
• formal training and career progression opportunities

Hours of work: An average of 40.75 hours per week, Monday to Friday between 7.30am - 4.30pm plus every other Saturday morning from 8.00am - 12.00pm.

Salary: Depending on Experience

Permanent - Full-time

Posted 3 days ago

Closing date: 19/11/2026

Job reference: KY PorYF

Yard Foreperson

Port Talbot, Neath Port Talbot,

SA13 1RU

Depending on Experience

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