Yard Foreman

at  Wernick Hire

WERNICK HIRE

The UK’s Largest and Longest Standing National Provider of Permanent and Temporary Modular Buildings and Site Accommodation

ABOUT US

Established in 1934, the Wernick Group continues to be a family-run and owned company. Over the past five years, we have more than doubled our profits, a testament to the quality and dedication of our workforce. Our business thrives on the enthusiasm, vision, friendliness, and real can-do spirit of our team members.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

• Experience in cabin fitting or modular building fit out is essential
• Management or supervisory experience in a similar role
• Not scared to delegate work
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Experience with plumbing, joinery and basic electrical work
• Full driving license
• Resilient and able to work under pressure and to tight deadlines

ROLE OVERVIEW: YARD FOREMAN

As a Yard Foreman at Wernick Hire, your role is pivotal in the efficient operation of our busy depot. You will oversee all yard activities, ensuring the smooth repair, refurbishment, and fit-out of modular buildings and cabins. With a focus on health and safety, you’ll lead by example, managing a team of yard employees to maintain high standards of quality and safety at all times. This is a temporary contract with a possibility of going to permanent for the right candidate.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• To be able to repair and refurbish cabins / buildings to the AQPG standard.
• Ensure security of workshop, hire yard and stock.
• Periodically carry out safety checks on all working at height equipment and train staff on how to work at height.
• To be able to lead and motivate to ensure a productive and effective team.
• Ensure depot has stock available for immediate hires and all welfare units are prepared for hire immediately upon return to the depot.
• Act as a skills mentor to junior staff or apprentices.
• Ensure cabins / buildings are ready and available within the Yard prior to delivery and that the customer’s requirements have been met.
• Ensure all company documentation is completed accurately and submitted in a timely manner.
• Liaise with Depot Manager on work in progress to ensure orders are completed on time.
• Inspect cabins / buildings prior to delivery to ensure quality of workmanship (AQPG standards).
• Inspect cabins / buildings on return to depot and report damages or items missing.
• Organise, arrange, and manage subcontract labour if required
• Where required, negotiate with and order materials at best price from approved suppliers.
• Minimise material wastage.
• Ensure safe loading and unloading of cabins / buildings and materials.
• Ensure workshop and hire yard are maintained in a clean and orderly fashion. To carry out any other duties which may be agreed from time to time.
• To attend training as required to carry out duties
• Carry out work in accordance with company approved Risk Assessments and Method Statements
• To work additional hours (overtime) as is reasonably required by the business
• Adhere to current Health & Safety Legislation