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.

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 Pump hire branch, Selwood are inviting applications for the position of Yardsperson / Relief Driver to join our friendly team based our at our branch site in Chandlers Ford.

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:

* To keep the yard and workshops in a clean and tidy state at all times.

* To assist with loading and unloading of vehicles, checking against paperwork, missing, damages and fuel charges when needed.

* To assist fitting staff when required, with tasks as instructed, i.e. lifting, moving, in depot or on-site.

* To clean hire equipment prior to entry to workshop, using pressure/steam-cleaning equipment.

* To be polite and co-operative with staff/customers, and, when on-site, be aware of promoting the Company.

* 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.

* To comply with all PPE requirements for Selwood or site regulations

Duties within LGV coverage:

* Carry out work in compliance with Department of Transport Regulations and The Highway Code, having regard for personal safety, the safety of the workforce and the general public.

* Ensure an understanding of, and full compliance with, Tachograph operation and drivers’ hours’ legislation, including digital tachographs.

* Maintain an understanding of, and full compliance with, the Working Time Directive for mobile workers.

* Carry out a risk visual assessment prior to loading and unloading.

* Ensure all loading and unloading activity is carried out in a safe and efficient manner.

* Provide safe installation of pumping equipment by the use of lorry mounted crane.

* Carry out daily maintenance and defect checks of the vehicle.

* Depending on the need of the business you may be required to take part on call outs and be on the rota either regularly or on the ad-hoc basis.

Qualifications & Skills required:

* LGV Licence with Hi-ab ( with hook)

* Forklift Licence.

* Previous work history within a similar environment

* Good communicator with a can do attitude.

* Reliability is essential for this position.

* Physically fit due to the nature of the work within this role.

What we can do for 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

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

EDI Statement

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

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

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