Transport & Yard Manager

Huws Gray Group

  • Sutton in Ashfield, Nottinghamshire
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 days ago
Transport & Yard Manager – Huws Gray Sutton-in-Ashfield - Drive Efficiency, Support Your Team, and Make a Real ImpactBe Part of Something Bigger at Huws Gray.Whether you're in the trade or simply love a good home improvement project, chances are you've heard of us. We’re the Huws Gray Group – home to a family of trusted brands including Huws Gray, Hirebase, Civils & Lintels, The Timber Group, PDM, NDI, and Anglia Tool Centre. Across the UK, our branches support local communities with everything they need for building, improving, and creating – we couldn’t do it without our people and that’s where you come in!We’re looking for a motivated and organised Transport & Yard Manager to lead a team of drivers, manage vehicle operations, and maintain a smooth-running transport function at our Sutton-in-Ashfield branch, whilst ensuring great Customer service in our Yard.What you’ll be doing:
  • Coordinating and overseeing transport operations, ensuring accurate that get to our customers on time
  • Supporting, monitoring and communicating with drivers and the external Yard Team to keep things running efficiently, and a tidy well-kept yard area.
  • Carrying out and recording vehicle safety and maintenance checks in line with company and legal standards
  • Maintaining strong communication with internal teams and external contacts across the supply chain
  • Managing health and safety practices to ensure a safe and tidy working environment
  • Ensuring branch policies and compliance standards are met
We’re happy to explore flexible working options. Feel free to chat with us about it during the interview. While we might not be able to meet every request, we’ll always listen with an open mind—and there’s no judgment in asking.What you’ll bring:You’re not expected to know everything from the get-go – we’ve got your back. We’ll give you all the training and support you need to get up to speed. What really counts is your positive attitude and your willingness to roll up your sleeves and get stuck in.Knowing your way around the local area is a big plus – it’ll help you stay on top of your schedule and be a real asset to your team in a fast-paced environment.What’s in it for you:We believe great work should be recognised and rewarded. Here’s what you can expect:
  • 23 days’ holiday, plus bank holidays (31 days per year)
  • Company bonus scheme, based on performance
  • Contributory pension and life assurance
  • Discounts on high street retailers, supermarkets, restaurants, gyms and cinemas
  • Colleague discount across our group brands
  • Attraction and travel discounts
  • Training and development programmes to support your growth
We offer on-the-job training and opportunities to work towards recognised qualifications, including apprenticeships.At Huws Gray, we believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce makes us stronger, smarter and better at serving our customers.We’re proud to be an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to creating a respectful and inclusive workplace, whether you’re based in one of our branches, on the road or in one of our offices.If you need any adjustments to support you through the application or interview process, please let us know.

Huws Gray Group