Yard Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
An opportunity has arisen for a Yard Assistant to join our growing team at Lloyd Ltd Bishop Auckland.
Job Role
As a Yard Assistant you will play a key role behind the scenes within the Company to support our fast-paced Sales and Service departments. As part of the role, you will be responsible for ensuring that the depot yard is kept organised at all times and assisting with collections and deliveries of machinery. You will also be responsible for ensuring all machinery is maintained and prepared to the highest standard.
Job Criteria
The ideal Yard Assistant will hold the following skills and experiences:
- Experience working in a similar role, or with machinery (essential)
- An interest in Agricultural, Construction and/or Groundcare/Lawncare machinery
- Good communication skills
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to work to deadlines
- Excellent team working ethos and the ability to be pro-active and use initiative
Benefits
- Competitive Basic Salary
- 29 Days Annual Leave per annum
- Company Pension
- Life Assurance Cover
- Training and Development Opportunities
Contract Type β Permanent
Working Hours β 39 hours per week working Monday to Friday with additional overtime available.
Lloyd Limited
Founded in 1964 as one tractor dealership in Carlisle, Lloyd Ltd is now one of Britainβs leading distributors of a wide range of agricultural, construction and groundcare machinery and equipment, with seven branches across the north of England and south of Scotland. Covering every aspect of sales, service and parts, Lloyd Ltd represents many of the worldβs leading manufacturers, including New Holland, Bobcat, Doosan, Manitou, Honda, Kubota, Amazone, VΓ€derstad and many more.
From tractors to telehandlers, ride-on mowers to excavators, Lloyd Ltd has considerable experience and expertise in helping its customers identify the right equipment for the task at hand and ensuring it continues to perform to its best. With the addition of Lloyd Equestrian to its domestic Lawn & Leisure business, as well as selling and servicing new Isuzuβs and used pick-ups and 4x4s, Lloyd Ltd has become a one-stop-shop for the rural community.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (Β£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Yard Assistant roles across Lloyd Ltd's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked Salary Disclosed on Application bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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