Yard Assistant
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Job Title: Yard Assistant
Hours: Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm with a 1 hour lunch break, (Some Saturday mornings as and when required)
Location: Sudbury, DE6 5GX
Part of the Dunstall Holdings Groups, Rea Valley Tractors (RVT) was established over 30 years ago and is a leading regional agricultural machinery dealer. We supply an extensive range of agricultural machinery throughout Shropshire, Staffordshire, Derbyshire, mid and North Wales, Cheshire and Lancashire and also sell high-quality used equipment across the UK and abroad. We have eight depots in Newport (Shropshire), Shrewsbury, Sudbury, Welshpool, Middlewich, Ormskirk, Denbigh and Knighton.
What we offer
Up to 27 days holiday (plus bank holidays) depending on length of service.
2 x basic salary death in service payment, payable to your nominated recipient
Health care cash plan that covers some costs towards dental treatment, NHS prescriptions, Annual health checks etc
Benefits platform giving discounts on major supermarket shops, high street vendors, holidays and gym memberships.
Employee Assistance Programme
Ongoing training and Career Opportunities
Cycle to work scheme
Refer a friend bonus £500 per person terms apply
Boot Allowance
Long Service Award 10, 20 and 30 years
Life Event Day Getting Married, moving house or graduating
About the Role
The yard assistant is required to be a confident machine operator with a keen eye for detail and organisation to give a professional and leading edge feel to the depot.
The preparation of new and used machines is a key part of the role supporting the service team, cleaning and pre-sale preparation of machinery also as and when the need arises the requirement for small repairs to equipment and machinery.
The support of all departments is a vital role by taking the lead supporting suppliers deliveries and collections made to the depot.
Delivery of machines and equipment to support demos and the sales team.
(This is a full-time role based on a 40-hour week from 8am to 5pm Monday to Friday with a requirement to work Saturday mornings as and when required.)
Responsibilities On a day-to-day basis you will (this list is not exhaustive):
Clean and prepare new and used machines for sale.
Keep yard and premises clean and tidy.
Loading and unloading.
Help and assist with delivering demo and new machines
Candidate Requirements
Familiar with operating agricultural machines
Forklift / telehandler qualification (training can be provided)
Clean driving licence
Able to work extra hours when needed and work in a team
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