Selwood Ltd
Installation Operative
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Selwood
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 years’ success within our industry. We are committed to ensuring our staff have the right skills, knowledge, and experience to deliver to our customers, as well as creating career paths to help develop, retain, and motivate them.
About The Role
We’re looking for a dedicated and motivated Installation Operative to join our Installations Team at our Liverpool branch. This role will involve working both at our branch yard and on-site for pump installations as needed.
The Installation Operative will be heavily involved in the day-to-day operations of our branch and projects within the surrounding region under the direction of the Installation Supervisors.
Tasks & Responsibilities
- Promote and exercise the company’s mission statement and core values to deliver the required uniformed approach to an installation across the UK.
- Carry out installations and deinstallations of pumps, pipework, and associated equipment as directed by the Installation Supervisor.
- Assist our drivers with loading and unloading of our vehicles as well as checking against paperwork, missing items, damages, and fuel charges.
- Always maintain a clean and organized work area on-site.
- Work in conjunction with specialist sub-contractors, requiring completing the project in hand.
- Put safety first every time, demonstrate the confidence, knowledge, and experience to stop the installation and advise your supervisor if any safety issues arise at any time.
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This role is subject to a safety-critical medical.
Qualifications & Personal Attributes
- Must be a physically able individual due to the requirements of the role.
- Previous demonstrable experience of working history within a similar environment (water industry, construction, oil, or gas) with a knowledge and understanding of on-site safety.
- Ability to work on construction sites and adapt to challenging situations.
- Work effectively with team members, ensuring clear communication and mutual support for timely project completion.
- Flexible with their working hours and be available to be ‘on call’.
- Must be willing to travel and, on occasions, work away from home.
- Health & Safety focused, ensuring strict adherence to guidelines at all times.
- Full driving license (no more than 6 points).
Preferred (but Not Essential)
- Holder of a construction Skills CSCS card.
- National Water Hygiene Card.
- Confined space trained.
- Forklift truck operator certification.
- An understanding of the workings of a temporary / permanent pumping solution.
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This role requires the employees to be willing and able to work at heights, work in confined spaces, lone working, and work with sewage.
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
- Enhanced overtime pay (for additional hours and call-outs)
- Medicash Scheme – medical expenses scheme (access to 24-hour 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
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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