Warehouse/Yard Assistant

Mole Valley Farmers Limited; Sherfield on Loddon; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension matching up to 5%

Store discount up to 25%

Free on-site parking

33 days annual leave (pro-rated)

Training and development

Career progression

Job summary

Mole Valley Farmers Limited is hiring a Warehouse/Yard Assistant to join our team in Basingstoke. You will help manage stock, support operations, and ensure a high standard of customer service in a hands-on role both in store and yard.

The role emphasizes physical tasks, safety, and a customer-first approach while contributing to a cooperative and proactive team.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist with goods inwards, stock rotation and delivery processing.
• Maintain stock records and ensure correct selling of items.
• Keep feedstore and yard organised and compliant with standards.
• Provide friendly, solution-focused service to customers.
• Adhere to health and safety policies and procedures.

Skills

Customer service

Manual handling

Agricultural experience

Forklift license

Tools

Forklift Truck

Job description

Warehouse/Yard Assistant

Application Deadline: 30 November 2026

Department: Yard / Feedstore

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Basingstoke

Reporting To: Lucy Young

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 / Temporary

Hours: Full-time / Part-time

Hours of Work: XX Hours per week, working XX

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