Installation Operative

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.

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

We are looking to welcome an Installation Operative to join our team based at our Leeds branch. This role will be based at both our branch yard as well as working on site based pump installations when required.

This role requires a confident self starter who can work with a team ethos. Flexibility is a must due to the changing needs of our business due to the requirements of our customers.

This role will come into contact with Selwood customers, so communication and good interpersonal skills are paramount. The Installation Operative will be heavily involved in the day to day operations of our branch and projects within the surrounding region under the direction of the Installation Supervisors.

Tasks & Responsibilities:

• You will promote and exercise the company’s mission statement and core values to deliver a high-quality installation service across the UK.

• Your role will be to install pipework and assist our drivers with loading and unloading of our vehicles as well as checking against paperwork, missing items, damages, and fuel charges.

• As this is a physically demanding role a good level of fitness is required.

• Identify and recommend creative solutions and processes to make our business more unique and attractive and to become more efficient.

• Put safety first every time, demonstrate the confidence, knowledge, and experience to stop the installation and advise your supervisor if any safety issues arise at any time.

Qualifications & Personal Attributes:

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• Must have the aptitude to work on client sites, including construction, wastewater, and clean water.

• Flexible working hours and be available to be part of an ‘on call’ rota

• Must be willing to travel to jobs throughout the UK and on occasions work away from home.

• Full UK driving licence (no more than 6 points).

Preferred (but not essential):

• Holder of a construction skills CSCS card.

• National Water Hygiene Card.

• Confined space trained.

• Forklift truck operator certification.

• An understanding of the workings of a temporary / permanent pumping solution.

This role requires the employees to be willing and able to work at heights, work in confined spaces, lone working and work with sewage.

This role is subject to a safety critical medical.

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.

• Competitive salary

• Company van (for work use)

• Enhanced overtime pay (for additional hours and call outs)

• Medicash Scheme – medical expenses scheme (access to 24hour online GP services, discounted gym memberships)

• Pension scheme with contribution based on total earnings not just salary

• 25 days holiday + 8 Bank Holidays

• Increasing annual leave entitlement with long service

• 3x your annual salary life insurance (DIS)

• Support for development and training

• Employee assistance programme (EAP) & access to Mental Health first aiders

• Employee discount scheme (discounts/vouchers for supermarkets, high street shops, holidays and more)

• 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