Yard Team Member

Mole Valley Farmers Limited; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 15,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension - employer match up to 5%

Colleague discount 25%

Free parking on site

33 days annual leave (pro-rated)

Training and development

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Mole Valley Farmers Limited in Cullompton is seeking a friendly Yard Team Member to support the sale of Christmas Trees and the day-to-day yard and store operations. This hands-on role focuses on safety, organisation, and a welcoming environment for our members and customers while collaborating with colleagues across the business.

Contract: Temporary; Hours: Part-time weekend (13 hours per week, Saturdays and Sundays).

Qualifications

• Experience in yard/retail environments preferred.
• Good communication and IT skills.
• GDPR and health & safety awareness.
• Ability to follow processes and work as a team.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Attention to detail

Team player

IT skills

Working under pressure

Rural familiarity

GDPR awareness

Tools

Forklift license

Job description

Yard Team Member

Department: Retail

Employment Type: Seasonal - Part Time

Location: Cullompton

Reporting To: Shula Hutter

Compensation: £10.85 - £12.71 / hour

Description

We’re looking for a hardworking and customer-focused Yard Team Member to support with the sale of Christmas Trees & 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: Temporary

Hours: Part-time Weekend

Hours of Work: 13 Hours per week, working Saturday and Sunday

As a Yard Team Member, you’ll play a key role in the sale of Christmas Trees, 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