Mole Valley Farmers
Yard Manager
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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 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
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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)
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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.
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