Senior Yard Person in Immingham

SMT is a leading full-service distribution company specializing in machinery and trucks. Our focus is on providing equipment for the construction, material handling, recycling, and transport industry. Launched in 2010, we have already obtained a significant heritage that dates back to 1946. Our mix of agility and international experience gives us the advantage of a synergetic environment. We are active in large parts of Africa, Belgium & Luxembourg, Great Britain, the Netherlands, and in the US.

SMT GB are seeking a responsible, proactive, and highly organised Senior Yard Person to support both internal and external service operations. This newly created position plays a key role in ensuring that all yard activities meet the exceptionally high standards as is expected of a new Machine Preparation Centre.

• Team Coordination – Lead and support the yard team across a range of daily operational activities, in turn supporting the Stores and Logistics Supervisor.
• Machine Processing – Oversee the timely and accurate booking‑in of new machines, ensuring all records are completed to a high standard.
• Quality Presentation – Maintain exceptional levels of machine presentation, including high‑quality valeting and precise preparation for despatch.
• Stock Parking Efficiency – Manage yard layout and parking to maximise space utilisation and ensure safe, efficient movement of all machines on site.
• Incident Reporting – Report and conduct initial investigations into any incidents, promoting safe working practices and driving continuous improvement.
• Compliance – Ensure all yard operations follow internal procedures and comply with Health & Safety, Environmental, and Quality ISO standards.
• Task Allocation – Assign daily tasks to the yard team and ensure timely and accurate completion.
• Final Checks & Documentation – Complete final inspections of valeted machines and ensure despatch documentation is uploaded correctly and in line with process requirements.
• Yard Maintenance – Support general yard upkeep and housekeeping, maintaining a clean, safe, and professional environment at all times.

• Strong organisational and leadership skills
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Ability to work proactively and manage multiple priorities
• Understanding of safe working practices and compliance standards

• Supervise and oversee all yard related activities, including but not limited to: Health & Safety and Environmental compliance.
• High level quality turn out of machine prior to despatch.
• Maintain good housekeeping standards at all times.
• Ensure sound preparation (staffing / safe working area) for loading and unloading of equipment, support incoming deliveries and manage local yard maintenance.
• Oversee timely, accurate and efficient booking in of new machines as they arrive from the docks and highlight any discrepancies.
• Support the MPC Logistics and Stores Supervisor with yard efficiencies of staff allocation, machine parking and yard maintenance.
• Assist in stocktake audit and yard inventory levels (e.g., tyres and associated parts) at intervals set by the company.
• Apply an effective and efficient running of the wash bay facility, ensuring that machinery and equipment is washed and valeted to an exceptionally high standard in accordance with workflow priorities.
• Effective management of waste ensuring it is correctly segregated and that contractors are not utilising SMT site skips.
• Advise management of any performance issues or process challenges to maintain or improve day‑to‑day way of work.
• Engage with our quality systems and DDR process for continuous improvement.
• Carry out any other duties deemed necessary by the MPC Logistics and Stores Supervisor or MPC Manager.

• Good communication skills
• Work on own initiative without recourse to others.
• Proven ability to lead a team.
• Experience promoting and maintaining good working relationships with other staff.
• Ability to manage a yard area effectively.
• High accuracy and attention to detail.
• Understanding of H&S / Quality / Environment responsibilities.
• IT literacy.

• Formal qualification in construction machinery background or proven yard management.
• Ability to load and unload heavy and compact construction equipment safely.
• Qualified to drive construction vehicles.
• Recognised safety qualification (IOSH or similar).

• Competitive salary and a host of benefits.

• Health Cash Plan – Claim money back on prescriptions, glasses, dentist appointments, physio and more. We cover the basic plan, with the option to upgrade.
• Free Physio Access – Speak to a physio by phone or video.
• 24/7 GP Service – Private GP access anytime.
• Additional Health & Wellbeing Support and benefits.

• Enhanced Sick Pay – Extra support when unwell.
• Family Leave – Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave.
• IVF Support – Paid time off for treatment and appointments.
• Retirement Support – Bonuses and phasedown days when retiring.

• Pension – Employer matches up to 5% of contributions.
• Car Leasing – Salary sacrifice schemes through Tusker or Octopus.
• Cycle to Work – Savings on a new bike and accessories.
• Discounts Platform – Savings on groceries, holidays, shopping and more.

• You’ll also have access to a range of team‑focused benefits, including a refer‑a‑friend bonus, long service awards starting at three years, a paid volunteering day each year, Christmas shutdown as part of holiday allowance, and opportunities to get involved through the Employee Council, Social Committee, and Caring, Daring, Sharing awards.