Yard Person - 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 US.

Job Title: Yard Person

Location: Immingham
Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Do you enjoy hands-on work, being outdoors, and taking pride in keeping things organised? We're looking for a proactive Yard Person to join our team in Immingham. You'll play a key role in ensuring our machines, equipment and yard facilities are maintained to a high standard, helping support the smooth operation of our business and delivering an excellent experience for our customers.

What You'll Be Doing

• Preparing and valeting machines to a high standard ready for customer delivery.
• Booking machines into the depot, carrying out visual inspections and allocating storage locations.
• Managing yard space efficiently and ensuring equipment is stored safely and effectively.
• Maintaining a clean, organised and safe working environment across the yard.
• Loading and unloading machinery, working closely with transport providers to meet delivery schedules.
• Supporting courier movements and maintaining accurate records of all deliveries and collections.

About You

To be successful in this role, you'll ideally have:

• Experience working in a yard, warehouse, transport, logistics or outdoor operational environment.
• An understanding of construction equipment, heavy machinery or similar plant equipment.
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• The ability to work independently while being a reliable team player.
• Good communication skills and a proactive approach to work.
• A full UK driving licence and/or forklift licence would be advantageous.

What We Offer

Alongside a competitive salary, you'll benefit from a comprehensive package designed to support your health, wellbeing, finances and life outside of work. This includes a Health Cash Plan, free physio access, a 24/7 GP service, enhanced sick pay, enhanced family leave, IVF support, retirement support, a company pension with up to 5% matched contributions, salary sacrifice car leasing schemes, Cycle to Work, and access to a wide range of employee discounts.

You'll also enjoy a paid volunteering day, Christmas shutdown, long service awards, a refer-a-friend bonus, and opportunities to get involved through our Employee Council, Social Committee and Caring, Daring, Sharing Awards.

Closing Date

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should a suitable candidate be identified. 

Our values

Our way of working as a professional community, can be best described as Caring, Daring and Sharing. Caring because we are service-minded, and we always like to go the extra mile for our customers and give our people the attention and care they deserve. Daring because we are innovative in our business, constantly looking for smart improvement. And finally Sharing because we realize we’re doing this together; with our clients, with a great team of skilled specialists, excellent manufacturers and reliable suppliers. These values create an engaging environment for passionate people who like to work in a place with purpose.

SMT does not accept unsolicited CVs or applications from headhunters, recruitment agencies, selection agencies, or any other third party, unless prior written consent has been given by SMT. These parties are not permitted to submit CVs or applications to SMT or its employees in any form, including, but not limited to, email, social media or online platforms, whether directly or indirectly.

Any CVs or applications submitted in breach of this policy will be treated as unsolicited and will not create any obligation for SMT. SMT will not acknowledge or accept any claim for compensation, costs or fees arising from such submissions. SMT also expressly reserves the right to contact any candidates directly, without this creating any obligation towards the party that submitted their details