Application Deadline: 31 October 2026
Department: Yard / Feedstore
Location: Yeovil
Compensation: £13.25 / hour
Description
We’re looking for a hands on and supportive Yard Team Leader to join our team. This is a key leadership role where you’ll help ensure the yard runs safely, efficiently and to a consistently high standard, while supporting and developing your team to deliver great service every day.
If you enjoy leading by example, working outdoors, and making a real difference for both customers and colleagues, we’d love to hear from you.
About The Role
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full-time
Hours of Work: 37.5 Hours per week, working on a rota basis
As Yard Team Leader, you’ll work closely with the Yard Manager and wider store team to support the day to day running of the yard. You’ll be a visible and approachable leader, helping to maintain excellent standards of safety, organisation and customer service, while creating a positive and inclusive team environment.
Key responsibilities include:
- Supporting the daily operation of the yard, ensuring high standards of safety, organisation and presentation
- Leading by example to deliver excellent customer service and encourage proactive customer engagement
- Supporting, coaching and developing yard colleagues to build confidence and capability in their roles
- Ensuring company procedures are followed, including health & safety, fire safety and first aid requirements
- Completing daily, weekly and monthly operational checks accurately and on time
- Maintaining strong yard standards to support safe working practices for colleagues and customers
- Promoting product knowledge and supporting sales through great service and teamwork
- Working collaboratively with colleagues across the site to achieve KPIs and share successes
About You
- Experience leading or supporting a team in a yard, retail or operational environment
- A strong awareness of health & safety and safe systems of work
- Confident, approachable and able to communicate clearly with colleagues and customers
- A positive, calm and supportive leadership style
- Well organised, with the ability to prioritise tasks and adapt to changing demands
- A proactive, flexible and solution focused mindset
- Committed to teamwork, inclusion and continuous improvement
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 may close this vacancy early if we find the right candidate, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
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Yard Team Leader in Yeovil employer: Mole Valley Farmers
Mole Valley Farmers is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises teamwork and customer service in the vibrant community of Frome. Employees benefit from comprehensive training, opportunities for growth within the company, and a commitment to safety and well-being, making it a rewarding place to develop your career while contributing to a welcoming store environment.
