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.
• 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 supplier’s 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).
• Able to work extra hours when needed and work in a team.

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