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peopleforge

Agricultural Operations Manager

About the Role

Are you an Agricultural Operations Manager, Farm Manager, Yard Manager or Agricultural Supervisor with a practical farming background, looking for a varied role where you can combine hands-on operations, transport management and problem-solving while helping grow an ambitious rural business?     

On offer is the opportunity to join a fast-growing agricultural business supplying hay, straw and forage products across the UK. Working directly alongside the founder, you'll become his operational right-hand person, taking ownership of the day-to-day running of the yard, fleet and logistics, with genuine opportunities to progress and even earn equity as the business grows. 

In this role, you will oversee daily yard operations, coordinate vehicle maintenance, organise stock and loading activities, liaise with transport and office teams, and complete local HGV deliveries when required. This is a highly autonomous position where you'll be trusted to solve problems, make decisions and keep the business moving efficiently. 

This role would suit an Agricultural Operations Manager, Farm Manager, Agricultural Supervisor, Yard Manager, Agricultural Contractor, Livestock Manager or practical operations professional from a farming or rural background who enjoys getting stuck in and taking ownership. 

Responsibilities

The Role

  • Manage daily yard operations
  • Coordinate fleet and transport
  • Organise stock and loading
  • Complete local HGV deliveries
  • Liaise with transport and office teams
  • Solve operational problems
  • Flexible hours based in Banbury
Requirements

The Person

  • Agricultural or farming background
  • HGV licence (or willing to obtain)
  • Practical, hands-on approach
  • Strong organisational skills
  • Natural problem solver
  • Comfortable around machinery and vehicles
  • Based within commuting distance of Banbury
Benefits

Flexible Hours

Flexible Hours available.

Career Progression

Career Progression with the Founder

Equity Opportunity

Opportunity to take equity in the business as it grows.

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