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
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
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)
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
🛍️ 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 may close this vacancy early if we find the right candidate, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
Yard Manager in Yeovil employer: Mole Valley Farmers Limited
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Contact Details:
Mole Valley Farmers Limited Recruitment Team
