Yard Team Member

Mole Valley Farmers Limited; South Cheriton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension (Scottish Widows)

Colleague discount

Free parking on site

33 days annual leave

Training and development opportunities

Career progression opportunities

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme with Ret

Additional colleague benefits

Enhanced Family Leave Policies

Job summary

Mole Valley Farmers Limited in England is seeking a hardworking Yard Team Member to support day-to-day yard and store operations. This hands-on role focuses on safe, organized service for members and customers, working with colleagues across the business.

You will handle stock, assist customers at the counter and yard, and contribute to high standards of presentation in external areas. The role includes weekend work and 37.5 hours per week, with training and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in a yard, warehouse, or retail environment.
• Familiarity with agricultural or countryside settings.
• Forklift truck licence (advantageous).
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow processes accurately.
• Good IT skills and confidence using systems.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks.
• Awareness of Data Protection / GDPR and Health & Safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Delivering excellent customer service at the counter and across the yard.
• Receiving, checking, and loading stock accurately and efficiently.
• Supporting Point of Sale operations when required.
• Maintaining external areas to a high standard of presentation.
• Investigating stock discrepancies and supporting seasonal stock reviews.
• Participating in stocktaking and maintaining stock file integrity.
• Following health & safety procedures and UFAS regulations.

Skills

Yard/warehouse/retail experience

Agricultural setting familiarity

Forklift licence

Communication skills

Attention to detail

IT skills

Multitasking

Data Protection/GDPR awareness

Job description

Description

We're looking for a hardworking and customer-focused Yard Team Member to support the day-to-day operations of our yard and store. This is a hands-on role where you'll help maintain a safe, organised, and welcoming environment for our members and customers, while working collaboratively with colleagues across the business.

About The Role

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full-time

Hours of Work: 37.5 Hours per week, working 5 out of 7 days including weekends.

As a Yard Team Member, you'll play a key role in stock handling, customer service, and maintaining high standards across external areas. You'll support the Stock Supervisor and wider team to ensure efficient operations and a positive experience for everyone who visits the store.

Key responsibilities include:

• Delivering excellent customer service at the counter and across the yard
• Receiving, checking, and loading stock accurately and efficiently
• Supporting Point of Sale operations when required
• Maintaining external areas to a high standard of presentation
• Investigating stock discrepancies and supporting seasonal stock reviews
• Participating in stocktaking and maintaining stock file integrity
• Following health & safety procedures and UFAS regulations

About You

• Experience in a yard, warehouse, or retail environment (preferred)
• Familiarity with agricultural or countryside settings (beneficial)
• A forklift truck licence (advantageous)
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow processes accurately
• Good IT skills and confidence using systems
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks
• Awareness of Data Protection / GDPR and Health & Safety standards

You'll be friendly, self-motivated, and adaptable, with a commitment to delivering high-quality service and working as part of a team.

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

We are the UK's leading agricultural supply and rural retailing business. Originally founded in 1960 by a small group of farmers who joined together to form an agricultural buying group, we have grown to offer a complete suite of in-store, on-farm and online services, inspired by our commitment to UK agriculture and the wider rural community.