Yard Foreman

Overall Purpose of the Job

Responsible for overseeing the movement of equipment and materials in or out of the yard/workshop area. Ensure that all activities within yard area e.g. lifting and movement of equipment are carried out are per company procedures. Ensure the safety of all personnel including visitors to yard area. 

Key Activities and Accountabilities

• Plan and organise the movement of equipment as directed by Supervisor & in conjunction with Operations department in a safe manner


• Ensure that all recording of equipment movement and required documentation is actioned to ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures


• Oversee the layout of equipment within area of responsibility to ensure most efficient and correct storage methods are actioned


• Provide daily direction of personnel allocated to working within yard area to ensure tasks are completed in a safe manner


• Organise and oversee the movement of equipment by crane or forklift to ensure it is carried out in line with company procedures and in a safe manner


• Actively participate in morning meetings to discuss safety, maintenance status/tasks, mobilisation/demobilisation updates etc.,


• Ensure that all incidents and non-conformances are reported in line with the appropriate procedures and deadlines


• Use Stop Work Authority; participate in Positive Intervention Programme


• Ensure the daily housekeeping of work area is undertaken to ensure a clean, safe working environment

Job Knowledge and Qualifications

• Extensive, demonstrable working experience in a stores/yard environment


• Knowledge of SAP or similar materials database


• Hold appropriate certificates for using and driving lifting equipment – e.g. fork lift licence


• Experience in using equipment/inventory databases