Yard Manager

Are you an experienced and proactive leader who thrives in fast-paced environments?

Do you have what it takes to manage a busy yard operation, ensure safety compliance, and keep everything running like clockwork?

Do you have a farming/agricultural background?

We are looking for a Yard Manager who can take ownership of our site’s outdoor operations — from managing goods in/out and coordinating yard staff, to overseeing waste management, environmental compliance, and site maintenance.

This is a high-impact role at the core of our business.

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‍Your main duties and responsibilities are:

Goods In & Out‍

• Lead all goods in/out processes, ensuring accuracy, speed, and traceability
• Maintain organised raw materials storage and flow to production
• Manage returns, damaged goods, and rejected materials
• Ensure complete and correct delivery documentation

Team Management & Briefings

• Deliver the daily 6:30am team briefing and allocate priorities
• Supervise and support yard staff, maintaining high standards in safety, discipline, and performance
• Identify training needs and provide on-the-job support

 Site Services & Equipment

• Oversee waste handling, water treatment, and utilities monitoring
• Ensure all operations comply with Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) standards
• Coordinate forklift and equipment servicing, working with the Engineering team

 Site Maintenance & Grounds

• Ensure all site areas — from roads to buildings — are clean, safe, and professionally presented
• Manage groundskeeping tasks (e.g. weed control, grass cutting)
• Maintain signage, road markings, and safe traffic flow on site

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Person Specification:

‍Essential Experience & Skills

• Proven experience managing yard or site services teams
• Background in food manufacturing, farming or agriculture
• Strong leadership, communication, and team coordination skills
• Solid understanding of health & safety, environmental, and compliance regulations
• Skilled in delivery documentation and materials handling
• Comfortable working outdoors year-round
• Full UK driving licence

‍Desirable Experience & Skills

• Forklift operation and basic maintenance
• Experience with water treatment or site utilities
• Familiarity with audit processes
• Experience with vegetable handling or onion supply

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Why Join Moulton Bulb Company?

‍We are dedicated to investing in our people by providing ongoing training and development opportunities to support your career growth. Our commitment is to create a collaborative, supportive, and inclusive workplace where every employee is respected and valued.

In addition to a competitive salary and pension, we offer:

• A discretionary company bonus scheme
• Free on-site parking
• Uniform provided
• Genuine career progression opportunities
  
• Social events for you and your family

If you are looking to make your mark and grow with a company that values it's employees, we'd love to hear from you!

Apply now to join our team!

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