The Workdry Group
Labourer / Yardsperson
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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.
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
To support the operations of our busy Bedford branch, Selwood are inviting applications for the position of Labourer / Yardsperson to join our friendly team based at our branch site in Bedford.
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.
Task And Responsibilities Within The Yard
- To keep the yard and workshops clean, tidy, and organised at all times.
- To assist with loading and unloading of vehicles, checking against paperwork, missing, damages, and fuel charges when needed.
- To assist fitting staff when required, 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 regarding job specifications when required, 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.
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Qualifications & Experience
- Full Clean UK driving licence (no more than 6 points).
- Over 21 years of age (for insurance purposes).
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
- Ability to act proactively whilst maintaining a methodical, organised, attention to detail approach.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a confident and positive approach while engaging with internal and external stakeholders, including customers.
- Working knowledge of tablet devices, with the ability to check and input information.
- Able to lift heavy objects, work outdoors, and perform tasks that require significant physical effort.
- Current Counterbalance Forklift truck licence is preferred, although not essential as training can be provided.
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What we can offer you
- 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
- 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
EDI Statement
Workdry International Ltd is committed to encouraging equality, diversity, and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination.
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