Location
Birmingham
Department
Installations
Advertising Salary:
£Competitive rate in line with skills and qualifications

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.

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 growing our Installations Team to meet the ever-increasing needs of our expanding business.

To help us achieve this we are looking for an Installation Operative in the Birmingham area, someone who is prepared to travel across the UK if required, including overnight stays as needed. If you have experience within the construction industry and are looking for a career in a reputable business with fantastic progression paths, then this is the role for you!

As an Installation Operative you will work directly with the Installation Supervisors. Teamwork is very important for this role; you will need to work collaboratively and communicate effectively with your team to get the job done. A positive attitude and integrity will be equally essential.

Whilst on site you will be installing pipework, assist our drivers with loading and unloading of our vehicles. As this is a physically demanding role a good level of fitness is required to be able to carry out your day-to-day tasks.

Health & Safety is paramount for this position and safety guidelines will need to be always adhered to. You will be working on construction sites with potential risks in and around your work area. Not only will you need to manage your own safety but also be aware of the safety of others around you.

Flexibility for this role is a must as you will be involved in a call out rota and be expected to commit to supporting your team by working overtime outside of your normal 40 hour working week. This will give you the opportunity to earn fantastic increased overtime rates.
 
Tasks & Responsibilities:

You will promote and exercise the company’s mission statement and core values to deliver the required uniformed approach to an installation across the UK. Ensuring you continually adhere to our SHEQ policies and procedures focusing on best practice. You would be required to manage your own site safety and be a part of the safety of everybody else on site completing the installation & work in accordance with on-site RAMS produced, to ensuring all on-site risks have been identified and stringent control measures have been put into place and communicated to you.

You would be required to work safely in accordance with the methodology of the installation that has been communicated to all staff and customers before the work commences. Keep the site installation work, yard and workshop area clean and tidy at all times and will need to be able to assist with loading and unloading of vehicles, checking against paperwork, missing, damages and fuel charges.

This role is subject to a safety critical medical.

Qualifications & Experience:

Essential:

Must have the aptitude to work on construction sites and have a good understanding of onsite safety. Be able to adapt and meet challenging situations with a positive approach You will need to be flexible with working hours and be available to be part of our ‘on call’. Be willing and able to travel and on occasions work away from home & hold a current Full UK driving license

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

Preferred:

  • Holder of a construction Skills CSCS card
  • National Water Hygiene Card
  • Forklift truck operator certification
  • An understanding of the workings of a temporary / permanent pumping solution

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 24 hour online GP services)
  • Pension scheme with contribution based on total earnings not just salary
  • 24 days holiday + 8 Bank Holidays
  • Increasing annual leave entitlement with long service
  • 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.

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