Yard Team Member

Mole Valley Farmers; St. Columb Major; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension match

Store discount

Free parking

Annual leave 33 days

Training opportunities

Career progression

Life Assurance

Employee assistance

Colleague benefits

Family leave policy

Job summary

Mole Valley Farmers in St Columb is seeking a Yard Team Member for a temporary 3-month contract. You will handle stock, assist customers at the yard and counter, and help maintain a safe, welcoming store environment. The role operates on a 37.5-hour rota, with full-time hours and weekend shifts.

Ideal candidates have experience in yard or retail settings, good communication, basic IT skills, and the ability to work under pressure. A forklift licence is advantageous.

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

IT skills

Tools

Forklift licence

Job description

Application Deadline: 13 November 2026

Department: Retail

Location: St Columb

Compensation: £10.85 - £12.71 / hour

About The Role

Contract: Temporary - 3 months

Hours: Full-time

Hours of Work: 37.5 Hours per week, working on a rota basis

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. 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

• 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