Labourer / Yardsperson

Selwood Limited; Bedford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job description

Our Business

Selwood is the leading pump rental solutions company in the UK. We have an outstanding reputation for exceptional customer service backed by one of the largest fleets of quality pump products. Each customer and each project is unique and our deep technical knowledge means we are proud to deliver a bespoke and genuine 24/7, 365 days-a-year service.

With an unrivalled depth of technical pumping expertise; a pedigree spanning seven decades and employing a wide variety of skilled staff throughout our nationwide network of branches, our ever-growing business is one of the largest privately owned companies serving the Water, Environmental and Construction industries.

This is an exciting time to join Selwood as we drive our business forward and build on a foundation of over 70 year's success within our industry. We are committed to ensuring our staff have the right skills, knowledge & experience to deliver to our customers, as well as creating career paths to help develop, retain, and motivate them.

About The Role

To support the operations of our busy Bedford branch, Selwood are inviting applications for the position of Labourer / Yardsperson to join our friendly team based at our branch site in Bedford.

This role will provide vital support to the branch operations and will be yard based assisting with various duties in conjunction with the loading and unloading of lorries to ensure timely delivery of our pumps and associated equipment in time to meet our customers expectations.

Task and Responsibilities within the yard:

1. To keep the yard and workshops clean, tidy and organised at all times.
2. To assist with loading and unloading of vehicles, checking against paperwork, missing, damages and fuel charges when needed.
3. To assist fitting staff when required, with tasks as instructed, i.e. lifting, moving, in depot or on-site.
4. To clean hire equipment prior to entry to workshop, using pressure/steam-cleaning equipment.
5. To be polite and co-operative with staff/customers, and, when on-site, be aware of promoting the Company.
6. To be able to communicate accurately to your supervisor, work colleagues and customers re job specifications when required e.g. ETA's and missing and damaged items, obtaining signatures and names when delivering/collecting.
7. To comply with all PPE requirements for Selwood or site regulations.

Qualifications & Experience:

Essential

1. Full Clean UK driving licence (no more than 6 points).
2. Over 21 years of age (for insurance purposes).
3. Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
4. Ability to act proactively whilst maintaining a methodical, organised, attention to detail approach.
5. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a confident and positive approach while engaging with internal and external stakeholders, including customers.
6. Working knowledge of tablet devices, with the ability to check and input information.
7. Able to lift heavy objects, work outdoors, and perform tasks that require significant physical effort.

Preferred

1. Current Counterbalance Forklift truck licence is preferred, although not essential as training can be provided.
2. Plant Loader/Securer certificate.
3. Previous experience in a similar labour-intensive role is preferred but not essential. Experience in the pump hire or construction industry is a plus.

What we can offer you

We understand balancing work and life commitments isn't always easy, that's why we've designed our benefits package to support you in all areas of life.

1. Competitive salary
2. Enhanced overtime pay (for additional hours and call outs)
3. Medicash Scheme - medical expenses scheme (access to 24hour online GP services, discounted gym memberships)
4. Pension scheme with contribution based on total earnings not just salary
5. 25 days holiday + 8 Bank Holidays
6. Increasing annual leave entitlement with long service
7. 3x your annual salary life insurance (DIS)
8. Support for development and training
9. Employee assistance programme (EAP) & access to Mental Health first aiders
10. Employee discount scheme (discounts/vouchers for supermarkets, high street shops, holidays and more)
11. Employee referral scheme

This role is not open to Agencies - Please no calls or emails - Thank you.

EDI Statement

Workdry International Ltd is committed to encouraging equality, diversity, and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination.

We value transparency, respecting others and understanding differences. We give full and fair consideration to all applicants, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity.

As part of your recruitment journey, we are happy to support requests for reasonable adjustments.