UP to 20 new job are set to created under Lloyd Motor Group's new plans to expand its operations in Carlisle.

The expansion is part of a number of developments taking place throughout the coming months in the city, including the arrival of the new INEOS Grenadier and Lloyd AllRoad showroom in Kingstown, Carlisle, a new Smart Repair Centre at Carlisle Bodyshop and a redevelopment of the Lloyd Kia Carlisle site.

Rob Lindsay, franchise director at Lloyd Motor Group, said: "These developments offer an exciting opportunity for Lloyd Motor Group to strengthen further and expand its operations in Carlisle.

"These new opportunities will take the staff numbers in Carlisle to well over 460, and will see the Group become one of the largest employers in the area."

Lloyd Motor Group, founded in 1976 in Cumbria, operates in 32 locations across Northern England and Southern Scotland and employs over 1,200 people.

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As part of this new recruitment drive, Lloyd Motor Group will hold an informal open evening on Monday, March 13.

Positions will include sales executives, service advisors, showroom hosts, vehicle technicians, bodyshop technicians, motorcycle technicians, parts advisors, technician apprentices, software developers and many more.

Sam Lloyd, managing director of Lloyd Motor Group, said: "At the heart of Lloyd Motor Group’s brand lie our people and values. They drive our operating principles and ambitions, which are fundamental to how we work.

"Despite having numerous sites across Northern England and the Borders, our roots remain firmly in Cumbria. Our Head Office is here in Carlisle, and we will always see Cumbria as our home and where our story began.

"We look forward to welcoming new colleagues to our Carlisle sites at an exciting time for us and our industry."

Interested candidates can find out more by visiting lloydmotorgroup.com and can contact Lloyd Motor Group’s HR Department at 01228 635366.