Browse job descriptions commonly used by Yard companies.
Entry-level role controlling the physical and documentary flow of containers and trucks through the depot gate, capturing gate-in/gate-out movements and equipment interchange details accurately.
Mid-level coordinator responsible for day-to-day stacking, slot allocation, equipment movements and gate flow within the container depot, keeping the yard organised and productive.
Specialist who inspects and surveys containers against IICL standards, documents damage and condition, and assigns repair categories at gate-in and on-hire / off-hire surveys.
Prepares and reviews repair estimates against IICL repair-rate schedules, coordinates the repair shop and job cards, and approves estimates before submission to carriers.
Performs pre-trip inspection (PTI), maintenance and fault diagnosis on refrigerated containers in the depot, ensuring reefer units are serviceable before release.
Maintains accurate empty-container inventory across the depot, reconciles stock by line and grade, and coordinates repositioning to manage surplus and shortage.
Shift-level leader running the depot floor, supervising gate, yard and equipment teams, enforcing safety and service standards, and keeping daily operations on target.
Manages container equipment availability and interchange across the depot and partner locations, coordinating EIRs, on-hire/off-hire and repositioning to meet line demand.
Owns HSE on the depot, driving safe equipment operation, hazard control and compliance, conducting audits, investigating incidents and embedding a zero-incident culture.
Senior leader accountable for the full P&L, operations, safety and service performance of the container depot, leading the team and growing the depot's carrier relationships.
Handles depot billing for storage, handling, M&R and gate moves, raising invoices to carriers, reconciling charges and resolving billing disputes.
Supports and administers the depot management system and supporting IT, handling user support, integrations, data quality and system uptime across the operation.
