Warehouse/Yard Assistant

Mole Valley Farmers Limited; Heathfield; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension – company matches up to 5%

Up to 25% staff discount

Free parking on site

33 days annual leave (pro-rated)

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Mole Valley Farmers Limited in Heathfield is seeking a practical Warehouse / Yard Assistant to help keep the feedstore and yard organized, safe and ready for customers. This hands-on role focuses on stock control, customer service, and maintaining a clean, compliant environment.

Part-time permanent role with 5.5 hours weekly on Sundays. The position offers training, pension, discount, and life assurance.

Qualifications

• Experience providing excellent customer service in a practical setting.
• Experience in manual handling and safe lifting practices.
• Experience working in an agricultural or feedstore environment.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with goods inwards, stock rotation, and accurate processing of deliveries.
• Maintaining integrity of stock records and ensuring correct selling of items.
• Keeping feedstore and yard areas organised and compliant with company standards.
• Delivering friendly, solution‑focused service to all customers.
• Ensuring compliance with health & safety policies and company procedures.

Skills

Customer service

Manual handling

Agricultural experience

Team player

Tools

Forklift licence

Job description

Warehouse/Yard Assistant

Application Deadline: 31 October 2026

Department: Yard / Feedstore

Employment Type: Permanent - Part Time

Location: Heathfield

Reporting To: Yard/Warehouse Supervisor

Compensation: £10.85 - £12.71 / hour

Description

We’re looking for a practical and customer-focused Warehouse / Yard Assistant to join our team. This is a hands‑on role where you’ll help keep our feedstore and yard organised, safe, and ready for customers. If you’re passionate about delivering great service, enjoy working in a physical, outdoor environment, and want to make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you.

About The Role

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Part-time

Hours of Work: 5.5 Hours per week, working Sundays

As Warehouse / Yard Assistant, you’ll play a key role in managing stock, supporting operational standards, and ensuring customers receive excellent service. You’ll work collaboratively with colleagues to maintain a clean, safe environment and make sure every interaction reflects our values: customer first, innovative, knowledgeable, honest, committed, and courageous.

• Assisting with goods inwards, stock rotation, and accurate processing of deliveries
• Maintaining integrity of stock records and ensuring correct selling of items
• Keeping feedstore and yard areas organised and compliant with company standards
• Delivering friendly, solution‑focused service to all customers
• Ensuring compliance with health & safety policies and company procedures

About You

• Experience providing excellent customer service in a practical, hands‑on retail setting
• Experience in manual handling and safe lifting practices
• Experience working in an agricultural or feedstore environment
• Forklift Truck licence (desirable)
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Self‑motivated, proactive, and able to work under pressure
• Friendly, enthusiastic, and flexible team player committed to success

What We Offer

• Scottish Widows contributory pension – company will match up to 5%
• Up to 25% colleague discount in store
• Free parking on site
• 33 days of annual leave, including bank holidays (pro‑rated for part‑time colleagues)
• Excellent training and development opportunities
• Plenty of career progression opportunities
• Life Assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme with Retail Trust
• Comprehensive colleague benefits
• Enhanced Family Leave Policies