Installation Manager - South Coast

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.

We have an exciting new opportunity for an Installation Manager to join our business, to support our Installation Teams based out of our Head Office in Chandlers Ford.

As an Installation Manager, you will be an integral part of our Project Delivery Team with daily interaction with Selwood Stakeholders, Customer and Site Contractors and our 3^rd party suppliers so you will need to be a confident leader with strong communication skills as well as having the ability to make sure all work is carried out with full compliance to both our company policies and statutory legislation.

As Installation Manager, you’ll get to:

• Work as part of the Project Delivery/Solutions team delivering the highest standard of service to our customers.
• Develop strong business relationships with your team and clients.
• Recruit, train, mentor and motivate new and existing staff by promoting best practice and encouraging flexibility and teamwork with all other teams across the company.
• Control and effectively manage your team through regular site visits as necessary and in accordance with frequencies considered essential to assess progress, safety, and quality of work, give instruction or advice when required.
• Ensure all paperwork is completed and compliant at the relevant stages, approved and sent to the relevant recipients.
• Deal with issues arising from customers and internal departments within Selwood in a professional manner seeking best the possible solution for the individuals and the business.
• Organise, manage, and control internal meetings within the business and attendance at meetings for Installation Projects within your region ensuring all pre project documentation is compliant and in place.
• Manage and control an on-call rota for Installation Team personnel and Installation Teams absences.
• Communicate with the Application support managers aiming to maximise availability and utilisation of all hire fleet equipment and ancillary equipment within the business.
• Liaise with other Managers within the business to ensure Installation Team labour resource is maximised and in the most efficient and productive manner.
• Review and improve working practices, systems and procedures ensuring a safe and efficient turnover of equipment through Installations.
• Ensure that all company administration, quality assurance and health and safety policies are fully adhered to and that all activities are carried out in full compliance both with our policies and relevant statutory legislation.

Qualifications & Experience

• Experienced people manager.
• Previous experience in site management or a similar role.
• Degree or Diploma in Engineering or Construction Management or other relevant similar qualification.
• IOSH/NEBOSH qualification.
• CSCS Gold card.
• Able to demonstrate a high level of communication skills with the ability to provide detailed information and advice in a clear and positive manner.
• Excellent organisation and time management skills, with the ability to manage changing priorities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, the ability to analyse complex problems and assess possible solutions.
• Flexibility to support the business to get the job done understanding the requirements of all stakeholders while maintaining a safe environment for all.
• Ability to act proactively / be forward thinking whilst maintaining a methodical, attention to detail approach.
• Computer literate with a High Level of competency in Microsoft office, particularly outlook, Excel and Teams.
• Compliant accurate record keeping is important to this role, with the ability to complete reports in a professional manner.
• A full UK driving licence is required for this position as you will need to travel as the business requires.

Please note - this role is subject to a safety critical medical.

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 car
• Eligible for company bonus scheme (annual and quarterly payments)
• 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
• 24 days holiday + 8 Bank Holidays
• 3x annual salary life insurance (DIS)
• 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.