Yard Supervisor  

        Location:* Sittingbourne 

        Hours:*  Monday to Friday 6am -2pm 

        Pay rate :* £14.00 per hr  

Purpose

We are seeking a reliable and vigilant Yard Supervisor to oversee and manage all vehicle movements within our food manufacturing facility. This role is critical to ensuring site security, safety, and smooth operations. The Gatekeeper will control access to the premises, act as a bankman for reversing vehicles, and support general yard duties as required.

What you’ll be doing‿ 

•  Vehicle Control

*        Monitor and authorise entry and exit of all vehicles to and from the facility.

*        Maintain accurate records of vehicle movements.

*        Ensure compliance with site security and safety protocols.

•  General Yard Duties

*        Act as a banksman for all reversing vehicles directed to the goods-in area.

*        Provide clear and safe guidance to drivers to prevent accidents and damage.

*        Liaise with drivers and warehouse staff to coordinate efficient vehicle flow.

*        Assist with waste management, including segregation and disposal in line with company policies.

*        Carry out yard cleaning and upkeep to maintain a safe and organized environment.

*        Support ad-hoc operational tasks as directed by your line manager or Site Manager.

*        Support in assisting the unloading of lorries when possible  

        Working Conditions*

*        Based at the facility gatehouse and yard areas.

*        Outdoor work in varying weather conditions.

*        PPE provided and must be worn at all times.

Good to have

        Strong awareness of health & safety regulations* in a manufacturing/warehouse environment.

        Ability to remain alert, assertive, and professional* when managing site access.

        Experience as a banksman/yard operative* is highly desirable.

*        Good communication skills to interact with drivers, contractors, and internal teams.

*        Flexibility to take on varied yard duties when required.

*        Forklift licence preferred

If you tick most of these boxes but not all—don’t stress. We’re all about potential. 

What Cook is About 

We’re a proudly independent, family-owned B Corp, which basically means we care. A lot. About our food. About our people. And about doing the right thing—even when it’s not the easy thing. 

Other bits 

*        Excellent Benefits including 

*        paid breaks, 

*        free food, 

*        CookieJar 

*        Smart Spending discounts on leading brands, 

*        profit share, 

*        30% staff discount . 

*        birthdays off and much more. 

Our vision for COOK has always been that we are a place where EVERYONE is welcome. We want everyone to feel like they belong at COOK. We all have different roles, different abilities and different personalities. By collaborating we can do remarkable things. Whatever your story, if you would like to grow with COOK please apply. 

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