Yard Foreman - Mansfield, United Kingdom - Osprey Group

Description

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A permanent Yard Foreman role, based in Mansfield, Nottinghamshire.

Your new company

Osprey is a great, British, logistics provider. Drawing on 25 years of in-house experience, our people find the right approach, the right combination of expertise and equipment and the safest, most efficient way to transport and install their assets and critical infrastructure. We've shaped our business with family values, and we concentrate on building long-term relationships. We're independent. We may be the strongest UK company you've never heard of.

We transport and install the largest structures and critical assets needed to build and renew major infrastructure. Everything from a new 4,000te railway bridge, to the world's largest offshore windfarm blade – at 107m long. With a maritime, vessel-owning heritage to be proud of, we own our own heavy cargo barges; we have one of the largest domestic SPMT fleets in the UK and some of the heaviest lift cranes. We're committed to delivering on our promises, on time, on budget.

Your new role

The Yard Foreman will support the Operations & QHSE Director with the management of yard activities and support seamless operational activities.

The Yard Foreman is accountable for:

• General Yard Duties – responsible for general yard duties, including overseeing the upkeep of the yard, workshop and office locations. Manage waste disposal and general housekeeping of the yard.
• Load Outs/ins – Manage and coordinate with the team load out and load ins of equipment, ensuring done in a safe and efficient manner
• Plans – responsible for maintaining transport plans for equipment
• Parts Management – manage, record and order for spare parts in collaboration with / for the technicians. Checking items in and out – keeping logs/records as appropriate
• QHSE Standards – ensure the Yard is compliant with all safety standards and any safety standards are maintained – the yard reflects the quality of our work and attitude toward safety first culture

What you'll need to succeed

The successful candidate will have:

• Telehandler / forklift operator ticket
• Slinger / signaller ticket
• Experience working at height
• Experience managing yard activities including load out and load in of specialist equipment (and general deliveries to the yard)
• Able to track and order equipment/spares
• Planning, coordinating and executing transport requirements
• Knowledge of safety standards
• Knowledge of managing and organising general maintenance activities for yard, workshop and offices
• Highly organised
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• Ability to effectively use Microsoft Office (word, outlook, excel etc. )
• Excellent time management skills
• Ability to use your own initiative and work independently
• Strong attention to detail

What you'll get in return

A competitive salary, depending on experience, plus excellent benefits. The role offers an opportunity to join an organisation committed to supporting its employees.

In addition to your basic salary, you will receive the following benefits:

• 25 days' annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays
• Enhanced employer pension contributions
• Private medical insurance
• Income protection insurance
• Life assurance
• Performance-related pay scheme
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Support with your career development through our Success Management Process

Osprey is committed to being an inclusive employer and strives to attract talent who thrive in an inclusive and flexible working environment.

If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please let us know and we will respond in a way that best fits your specific needs.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, please apply here, or email an up-to-date copy of your CV to

Closing date

We will close this role once a suitable candidate has been found.