Yard Manager

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.

Responsibilities

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full-time

Hours of Work: 37.5 hours 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

Skills

• 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)

Benefits

📈 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.