Job Description

Yard Foreman

AW Baxter Ltd

Location - Wolverhampton

AW Baxter transport is recruiting a Yard Foreman to join it transport team. The successful candidate must have formal HGV driving training in the form of a full HGV C+E licence or shunter specific training as well as Forklift truck experience, ideally holding a B1 licence.

The Yard Foreman will report directly to the Operations Manager and will be responsible for the overall cleanliness and organisation of the yard and all the trucks / trailers within it. Daily duties will mainly consist of but not limited to.

Regular equipment walk around checks to monitor the condition of vehicles and trailers coming into and going out of the yard.

Pressure washing and cleaning spare trucks and trailers.

Valeting vehicle interiors

General upkeep of vehicles to ensure the fleet is being kept in immaculate condition.

Re stocking vehicles with key equipment.

Performing spot checks on vehicle interior condition.

Shunting trailers in and out of the warehouse for loading.

Loading and unloading trailers with test weights for MOT's & brake test.

Working closely with and assisting the company mechanic with repairs.

Assisting with trailer refurbishments, cleaning, prepping and painting.

Helping with basic defects i.e bulb replacements

Collecting & dropping off drivers to and from service.

Collection of urgent parts.

Assisting warehouse staff with loading and unloading during peak periods

Visting our other satellite depots to complete spot checks.

Organising the yard on a Friday afternoon & Monday morning to ensure everything is parked safely.

We are seeking a candidate that takes pride in seeing a job done properly. You do not need to have completed all elements of the role before but if you have a willingness to learn then we would encourage you to apply.

What you can expect from us:

40 Contract Hours a week

Pension

28 Days Holiday (including Statutory)

Ongoing Training & development

For further information on AW Baxter please visit www.baxtersgroup.com

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person