Yard Assistant

Lloyd-Ltd; Dumfries; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime opportunities

Annual leave 29 days (32 with service)

Company pension

Staff discount

Wellness & GP access

Job summary

Lloyd Ltd Dumfries is seeking a reliable Yard Assistant to join our outdoor, team-focused operation. You will help organise and maintain the yard, support with machinery valeting, and assist with collections and deliveries.

The role requires a practical approach, the ability to work well with others, and a full UK driving licence. We offer a competitive salary with overtime, training, generous leave, a company pension, staff discounts, and wellbeing support.

Qualifications

• Experience in yard environment or machinery is advantageous.
• Organised and able to manage a varied workload.
• Holds a full UK driving licence (essential).

Responsibilities

• Assisting with the organisation and maintenance of the yard, ensuring it is clean, tidy, and safe at all times.
• Valeting a range of machinery and equipment for customers.
• Assisting with collections and deliveries of machinery.
• Supporting the workshop and parts departments with moving machinery and components as required.
• Assisting with stock control and general yard duties.
• Providing excellent customer service when interacting with customers on-site.

Skills

Yard experience

Machinery knowledge

Team player

Driving licence

Job description

Full-Time | Permanent | Competitive Salary + Overtime

Are you a reliable and hardworking individual who enjoys working outdoors and as part of a team? Whether you already have experience in a yard environment, or have experience in the machinery sector, we’d love to hear from you.

We’re looking for a Yard Assistant to join our busy and friendly team at Lloyd Ltd Dumfries,

What you’ll be doing:

• Assisting with the organisation and maintenance of the yard, ensuring it is clean, tidy, and safe at all times.
• Valeting a range of machinery and equipment for our customers.
• Assisting with collections and deliveries of machinery.
• Supporting the workshop and parts departments with moving machinery and components as required.
• Assisting with stock control and general yard duties.
• Providing excellent customer service when interacting with customers on-site.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has previous experience in a yard environment or with machinery.
• Works well as part of a team but can also use their own initiative.
• Is organised and able to manage a varied workload.
• Has a positive attitude and strong work ethic.
• Holds a full UK driving licence (essential).

What we offer:

• Competitive basic salary, plus overtime opportunities.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• 29 days annual leave, increasing up to 32 with service.
• Company pension scheme (with life assurance cover).
• Staff discount across our products and services.
• Wellness and support services, including 24/7 GP access.

Location: Lloyd Ltd Dumfries (Tinwald Downs Road, Heathhall, Dumfries, DG1 3SJ). Hours: 40 hours per week (Monday to Friday), with additional overtime available.

About Lloyd Ltd
Founded in 1964 as one tractor dealership in Carlisle, Lloyd Ltd is now one of Britain’s leading distributors of a wide range of agricultural, construction and groundcare machinery and equipment. With branches across the North of England and South of Scotland, we’re proud to represent world-leading brands such as New Holland, Bobcat, Manitou, Develon, LiuGong, Honda, Kubota, 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.