We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Yard & Grading Manager to join our team. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for overseeing yard and grading operations, managing forklift and product flow activities, and leading and developing the yard and grading team to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality operations.
Key Responsibilities:
Manage day-to-day yard and grading operations.
Lead, motivate, and support the yard and grading team.
Oversee forklift movements, yard traffic, and line-filling activities.
Monitor grading standards and team performance against KPIs.
Promote and maintain Health & Safety standards.
Support and cover the Stock & Store Manager when required.
Ensure yard organisation, efficiency, and equipment maintenance.
Requirements:
Minimum 2 years' management or supervisory experience.
Experience in fresh produce, agriculture, warehouse, or similar environment preferred.
Strong people management and communication skills.
Hands-on, proactive approach.
Basic IT and computer skills.
Flexible and reliable with your own transport, due to our rural location.
Desirable:
Experience on Prophet or similar consignment-based system.
Willingness to learn stock and store management processes to support future development.
Benefits:
Company pension.
Free on-site parking.
Training and progression opportunities.
Employee discount scheme.
Health and wellbeing support.
Life insurance.
Discounted private medical scheme.