Yard Manager

Mole Valley Farmers; Yeovil; Presencial; GBP 26.000 - 34.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Pension scheme

Staff discount

Free parking

Holiday allowance

Training opportunities

Career progression

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Comprehensive colleague benefits

Enhanced family leave policies

Descripción de la vacante

Mole Valley Farmers in Yeovil is seeking a hands-on Yard Manager to lead the Yard and Feed Store Team, ensuring safe, well-stocked operations and great customer service. You will plan day-to-day yard tasks, supervise staff, manage stock availability, and drive commercial performance.

This permanent full-time role offers training, progression, and a strong benefits package. Applicants should have experience in yard/retail management, strong leadership and IT skills, familiarity with health and

Formación

• Must have hands-on leadership experience in yard/retail/operational management.
• Strong communication and organisational skills for team leadership.
• Good IT skills and ability to use business systems.
• Knowledge of health & safety, compliance and agricultural products.
• Proactive, adaptable and solution-focused approach.
• Desirable AMTRA, BASIS or knowledge of FIAS/UFAS/NOPS.

Responsabilidades

• Lead and develop the Yard and Feed Store Team to deliver high standards of service.
• Manage stock availability, replenishment and merchandising across the yard and feed store.
• Build strong relationships with customers and offer tailored product solutions.
• Promote seasonal products, store events and campaigns.
• Ensure health & safety and operational standards are met.
• Analyse business data to inform decisions and drive performance.
• Support store audits, cash control and security procedures.
• Deputise for the Store Manager and contribute to store leadership.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

IT skills

Health & safety

Compliance knowledge

Agricultural products knowledge

Proactive / solution-focused

NVQ in retail (desirable)

Educación

NVQ in retail (desirable)

Descripción del empleo

We’re looking for a hands‑on, customer‑focused, and commercially minded individual to join our team as a Yard Manager. If you enjoy leading teams, working outdoors, and helping rural communities access the products they need, we’d love to hear from you.

Application Deadline

31 October 2026

Department

Yard / Feedstore

Location

Yeovil

About The Role

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full-time

Hours of Work: 37.5hours per week, working 5 out of 7 days

As Yard Manager, you’ll lead the Yard and Feed Store Team to deliver excellent service, maintain high standards, and drive commercial performance. You’ll be responsible for the day-to‑day planning and organisation of yard operations, ensuring the site is safe, well‑stocked, and ready to trade.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading and developing the Yard and Feed Store Team to deliver high standards of service
• Managing stock availability, replenishment, and merchandising across the yard and feed store
• Building strong relationships with customers and offering tailored product solutions
• Promoting seasonal products, store events, and campaigns
• Ensuring compliance with health & safety and operational standards
• Analysing business data to inform decisions and drive performance
• Supporting store audits, cash control, and security procedures
• Deputising for the Store Manager and contributing to store leadership

About You

• Previous experience in a yard, retail, or operational management role
• Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills
• Good IT skills and confidence using business systems
• Knowledge of health & safety, compliance, and agricultural products
• A proactive, adaptable, and solution-focused approach
• AMTRA, BASIS, or knowledge of FIAS/UFAS/NOPS (desirable)
• NVQ or equivalent in retail (desirable)

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