Yard Manager
Mole Valley Farmers Limited · Yeovil, Somerset
Yard Manager at Mole Valley Farmers Limited, based in Yeovil, Somerset. This is a contract role.
- Salary
- Competitive
- Location
- Yeovil, Somerset
- Contract
- Contract
- Posted
- 3 days ago
- Closes
- 31 Oct 2026
Reference 591693
About the role
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.
Hours: Full-time
Hours of Work: 37.5 hours 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
• 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)
🛍️ 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.
About The Role
Contract: PermanentHours: Full-time
Hours of Work: 37.5 hours 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
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)
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.
Reference: 591693 · Posted 3 days ago · Closes 31 Oct 2026 · Listed via Mole Valley Farmers Limited
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