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. 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 • 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.