Warehouse/Yard Assistant

Mole Valley Farmers; Thirsk; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Staff discount

Free parking

Annual leave 33 days

Training & development

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Mole Valley Farmers in Thirsk is seeking a practical Warehouse / Yard Assistant to keep the feedstore and yard organized, safe and ready for customers. The role is hands-on, involved in stock management, and serving customers. Product knowledge is key and you’ll learn as you go.

You will work a 40-hour rota in a busy retail environment, with the aim of providing excellent service and maintaining high standards. Forklift licence is desirable; training provided where needed.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering excellent customer service in a hands-on retail setting.
• Experience with manual handling and safe lifting practices.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivated, proactive and able to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Customer service

Manual handling

Communication skills

Team player

Proactive

Works well under pressure

Tools

Forklift licence

Job 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; as well as keeping the store replenished and serving customers. Product knowledge is key so someone who is willing to learn is a must. 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.

Application Deadline: 27 August 2026

Department: Yard / Feedstore

Location: Thirsk

About The Role

Contract: Temporary (1 year)

Hours: Full-time

Hours of Work: 40 Hours per week, working on a rota basis

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.

Key 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

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