• Yard Supervisor

Job summary

Employer: Burton Roofing Merchants
Position: Burton Roofing Merchants – Yard Supervisor
Salary: Competitive salary
Location: Southampton
Work arrangement: On-site
Employment type: Full-time
Closing date: 19.06.2026

Job description

Here at Burton Roofing Merchants, we are ‘The Roofing People’. With over 40 years of history, we are proud to offer the very best roofing expertise and quality materials you can find in the market. With 37 branches across the UK, we aim to be the leader in the supply of roofing products, and you can help us achieve this!

Our customers and colleagues are at the very heart of everything we do. We employ exceptional people who are engaged and rewarded for the value they bring to our business, and now we’re looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Yard Supervisor to join our team. If you share our passion for outstanding customer service, quality products and integrity, then we want to hear from you!

What You’ll Do –

· Supervise, motivate and lead the Yard Operative team, leading by example and acting as a role model at all times;

· Ensure the yard is maintained in a clean, safe and well organised condition, in line with our H&S practices;

· Ensure that goods received into the branch are correct, and oversee their storage into the correct locations;

· Liaise with the branch in relation to stock levels of yard consumables, and ensure stock levels are sufficient;

· Accurately pick and prepare orders for customers, both manually and through the use of a Fork Lift Truck;

· Carry out deliveries in company vehicles as and when required (subject to correct licences).

Requirements

What We’re Looking For –

· Previous supervisory experience is desirable but not essential;

· Experience in manual handling;

· A genuine team player with a positive attitude;

· A passion for helping our business continue to grow and succeed;

· Knowledge of safe working practices;

· Customer-focused and professional at all times;

· Ideally hold a valid Forklift Truck Licence, or be willing to undertake Forklift Truck Training;

· Previous experience in a builders merchants or in the building industry is desirable, but not essential.

We offer a great opportunity to truly make a difference and build your career in a market leading business. In fact, many of our talented managers and senior team started their journey in our yards, showing that if you’re driven, there’s no limit to how far you can go with us.

At Burton Roofing we don’t just offer jobs – we build careers. Apply today and become part of something solid.


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