Yard Manager

Mole Valley Farmers Limited; Yeovil; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension match

Staff discount

Free parking on site

33 days annual leave

Job summary

Mole Valley Farmers Limited in Yeovil is seeking a hands-on Yard Manager to lead the Yard and Feed Store Team, ensuring excellent service and safe, well-stocked operations.

You will plan day-to-day activities, promote seasonal products, build strong customer relationships, and drive commercial performance while upholding health and safety standards.

This permanent, full-time role offers training opportunities and career progression.

Qualifications

• Experience in yard, retail, or operations management.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Good IT skills and comfort with business systems.
• Knowledge of health & safety and agricultural products.
• AMTRA/BASIS or knowledge of FIAS/UFAS/NOPS desirable.
• NVQ in retail or equivalent desirable.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

IT skills

Health & safety

Problem solving

AMTRA

BASIS

FIAS/UFAS/NOPS

Education

NVQ in retail

Tools

POS systems

Job description

Yard Manager

Application Deadline: 31 October 2026

Department: Yard / Feedstore

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Yeovil

Description

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.

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