Yardsperson /Labourer

To support the operations of our busy Birmingham branch, Selwood are inviting applications for the position of Yardperson / Labourer to join our friendly team.

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. This role will require some level of flexibility for deliveries in and out of the branch.

Key Responsibilities:

• To always keep the yard and workshops in a clean and tidy state.
• To assist with loading and unloading of vehicles, checking against paperwork, missing items, damages and fuel charges when needed.
• In this role you will be working with our Workshop Fitters and Workshop Manager where teamwork will be just as important as the ability to work unsupervised. On occasions you will need to work collaboratively to get the job done and a positive attitude and integrity will be equally essential.
• To assist fitting staff 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 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

Qualifications & Skills required:

• Driving Licence desirable but not essential
• Forklift counterbalance experience would be advantageous
• Previous experience within a similar working environment
• Reliability is essential for this position.

• 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