Yard Manager

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: 37.5hours 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.

About Mole Valley Farmers Limited

We are the UK’s leading agricultural supply and rural retailing business. Originally founded in 1960 by a small group of farmers who joined together to form an agricultural buying group, we have grown to offer a complete suite of in-store, on-farm and online services, inspired by our commitment to UK agriculture and the wider rural community.