At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage daily yard operations and coordinate transport logistics in a hands-on role.
- Company: Fast-growing agricultural business supplying hay, straw, and forage products across the UK.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible hours, progression opportunities, and potential equity.
- Other info: Autonomous position with excellent career growth potential.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and make a real impact in a rural business.
- Qualifications: Agricultural background with strong organisational skills and an HGV licence (or willingness to obtain).
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
Are you an Agricultural Operations Manager, Farm Manager, Yard Manager or Agricultural Supervisor with a practical farming background, looking for a varied role where you can combine hands-on operations, transport management and problem-solving while helping grow an ambitious rural business? On offer is the opportunity to join a fast-growing agricultural business supplying hay, straw and forage products across the UK.
Working directly alongside the founder, you'll become his operational right-hand person, taking ownership of the day-to-day running of the yard, fleet and logistics, with genuine opportunities to progress and even earn equity as the business grows. In this role, you will oversee daily yard operations, coordinate vehicle maintenance, organise stock and loading activities, liaise with transport and office teams, and complete local HGV deliveries when required. This is a highly autonomous position where you'll be trusted to solve problems, make decisions and keep the business moving efficiently.
This role would suit an Agricultural Operations Manager, Farm Manager, Agricultural Supervisor, Yard Manager, Agricultural Contractor, Livestock Manager or practical operations professional from a farming or rural background who enjoys getting stuck in and taking ownership.
The Role:- Manage daily yard operations
- Coordinate fleet and transport
- Organise stock and loading
- Complete local HGV deliveries
- Liaise with transport and office teams
- Solve operational problems
- Agricultural or farming background
- HGV licence (or willing to obtain)
- Practical, hands-on approach
- Strong organisational skills
- Natural problem solver
- Comfortable around machinery and vehicles
- Based within commuting distance of Banbury
If you are interested in this role, click 'Apply Now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.
Agricultural Operations Manager in Banbury employer: Peopleforge Ltd
Join a dynamic agricultural business in Banbury that values hands-on experience and offers flexible hours, competitive salary, and genuine opportunities for progression and equity. With a strong focus on employee growth and a collaborative work culture, you'll play a crucial role in the day-to-day operations while being supported by a passionate team dedicated to innovation in rural business.
