Yard Foreman

Wernick Group; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading modular building provider in the UK is looking for a Yard Foreman to oversee yard operations and ensure the quality and safety of modular buildings. The role involves managing a team, conducting safety checks, and preparing units for hire. Ideal candidates should have experience in cabin fitting and supervisory roles, with strong communication skills under pressure. This full-time position offers a competitive salary based on experience and a range of company benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous holiday allowance

Cycle to work scheme

Annual salary review

Employee assistance programme

Training and progression opportunities

Life assurance

Free onsite parking

Qualifications

• Experience in cabin fitting or modular building fit out is essential.
• Management or supervisory experience in a similar role.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
• Resilience and ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Oversee yard activities ensuring quality and safety.
• Manage and lead a team of yard employees.
• Carry out safety checks and train staff.
• Prepare cabins and buildings for immediate hire.

Skills

Cabin fitting experience

Management skills

Communication skills

Plumbing skills

Electrical skills

Joinery skills

Education

Full driving license

Job description

Wernick Hire

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

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 will lead by example, managing a team of yard employees to maintain high standards of quality and safety at all times.

Job Description

Location: 2 Elba St, Wernick Hire

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.

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 / 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.

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.

What You Will Get In Return

• Competitive salary and bonus scheme.
• Generous holiday allowance (rising with service).
• Option to buy extra holidays.
• Option to sell carry over up to 5 days holiday.
• Christmas Shutdown.
• Early finish Friday.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Group pension.
• Annual Salary review – takes place each January.
• Life Assurance 2 x annual salary.
• Personal Accident Insurance.
• Free onsite parking.
• Employee assistance programme.
• Training and progression opportunities.
• Family run and well established, secure company (trading over 90 years).
• Open door policy.
• Employee Referral scheme.
• Benefits scheme (discounted retailers scheme).
• Corporate Eyare Scheme through Specsavers.
• Message the MD/CEO/Staff Satisfaction Survey.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

We in advance for your interest in this role and our company. If you require any reasonable adjustments for your interview, please advise our recruitment team as soon as possible.

Important Notice to Recruitment Agencies

Any unsolicited CV’s will be sent at the recruitment agency’s own risk and will be interpreted as 'gifts' and we have no liability to you for any fee or otherwise. We reserve the right to engage with candidates directly having not, in any way, entered into your terms and conditions for this vacancy. By submitting an unsolicited CV to us, or to any member of our staff, you accept these terms as the default position. If we require your assistance with any vacancy we will contact you.

The company is unable to sponsor employment of international workers in this role. You will be required to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK.

Required Criteria

• Experience in cabin fitting or modular buildings in a supervisory or managerial role.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Resilience and tenacity.
• Joinery, electrical and plumbing skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.

Desired Criteria

• 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.

Closing Date

Tuesday 6th January, 2026

Contract Type

Fulltime

Salary

Based on Experience