Yard Manager
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Yeovil, Somerset
- Work setup
- Onsite
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Part time
- Experience
- Not specified
- Category
- Not specified
- Posted
Full 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.
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
- 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)
📈 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.