Yard Manager

Posted 8 hours 50 minutes ago by Mole-Valley-Farmers-Limited-1

Permanent
Full Time
Trades & Services Jobs
Somerset, Yeovil, United Kingdom, BA201
Job Description
Yard Manager

Application Deadline: 5 June 2026

Department: Yard / Feedstore

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Yeovil

Description

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: 37.5 Hours per week. Working 5 out of 7 days, including weekends.

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
  • 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