Yardsperson / Relief Driver

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.

• To keep the yard and workshops in a clean and tidy state at all times.
  
• To assist with loading and unloading of vehicles.
  
• To clean hire equipment prior to entry to workshop.
  
• To be able to communicate accurately to your supervisor, work colleagues and customers.
  
• To comply with all PPE requirements.
  
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• LGV Tasks and responsibilities:
  
  
• Ensure an understanding of, and full compliance with Tachograph operation.
  
• Carry out a risk visual assessment prior to loading and unloading activity takes place.
  
• 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.
  
• You may be required to take part on call outs which comes with an allowance.
  
• Vehicle exterior to be washed and cab interior to be cleaned and swept out weekly so that vehicle is clean and presentable at all times.
  
• Ensure that the Vehicle log book is maintained and held securely in the Vehicle cab.
  
• Understand that Company vehicles may be fitted with a satellite tracking device.
  
• Ensure all items and quantities are matched to Branch paperwork.

• LGV Licence (Class 1 is desirable but not essential)
  
• Hi-ab (hook) qualification is desirable
  
• CPC and Digital Tachograph
  
• Forklift Licence is desirable
  
• Previous work history within a similar environment
  
• Good communicator with a can do attitude.

• 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
  
• 24 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