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Yard Manager

Posted 7 hours 44 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