James | Owner
James leads Beckside Machinery alongside his wife, Katie. After managing multimillion-pound energy projects, he left corporate life to move to North Lincolnshire, where he began buying, repairing, and selling agricultural machinery. That workshop venture has grown into a trusted industry-leading business. With extensive technical knowledge and a hands-on approach, James is committed to ensuring every machine we sell meets the highest standard of quality.
Katie | Owner
Katie works closely with her husband, James, in running the family business and has been instrumental in shaping Beckside Machinery. After starting her career as a legal secretary, she moved to North Lincolnshire and took on key roles across administration, human resources and compliance. She particularly enjoys working with customers, helping them to find the machinery that best suits their needs.
Colin | Workshop Manager
Colin is an experienced technician and the workshop manager at Beckside, overseeing the preparation and repair of machinery. Skilled in fabrication, bodywork and tractor repair, he brings a strong technical background to his role. His experience and leadership help ensure that every machine is serviced thoroughly and meets the standards customers expect from Beckside Machinery.
Paul | Marketing Manager
Paul is the newest member of the Beckside team. With experience across a variety of sectors, including start-ups, non-profits and large established organisations, he brings a broad understanding of how businesses connect with their customers. He is looking forward to applying his experience in helping Beckside Machinery expand.
Tom | Technician
Tom, the eldest son in the Marks family, began his career at Beckside Machinery in the workshop and has developed strong skills working on ATVs and UTVs. He is now broadening his experience, spending more time working on tractors and supporting customers. His growing expertise and passion for the business make him a valued part of the Beckside team.
Craig | Technician
Craig is the Beckside Machinery attachment specialist, handling the assembly and repair of tractor and ATV attachments. Having worked on industrial and agricultural machinery throughout his career, he brings a high level of practical skill to the workshop. His careful attention to detail ensures every attachment leaves the workshop ready to get to work.
Nigel | Technician
Nigel is the longest-standing employee at Beckside Machinery and brings extensive experience from working on a wide range of vehicles throughout his career. His background includes cars, trucks, industrial plant machinery and agricultural machinery. He now focuses on the service and repair of tractors, ATVs and UTVs, working on the varied machinery that comes through the Beckside workshop.
Dan | Delivery Driver
Dan delivers compact tractors, ATVs and UTVs to customers across the country and is well-known for the time he takes to demonstrate each machine. With firsthand agricultural experience, he guides customers through the controls and features, ensuring they feel confident and well-supported before he leaves the site. His friendly and capable approach makes him a valued part of the Beckside team.