About The Role
To support the operations of our busy team, Selwood Pump Rental are inviting applications for the position of Labourer / Yardsperson to join our friendly team based our at our branch site in Chandlers Ford. 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:
1. To keep the yard and workshops clean, tidy and organised at all times.
2. To assist with loading and unloading of vehicles, checking against paperwork, missing, damages and fuel charges when needed.
3. To assist fitting staff when required, with tasks as instructed, i.e. lifting, moving, in depot or on-site.
4. To clean hire equipment prior to entry to workshop, using pressure/steam-cleaning equipment.
5. To be polite and co-operative with staff/customers, and, when on-site, be aware of promoting the Company.
6. To be able to communicate accurately to your supervisor, work colleagues and customers re job specifications when required e.g. ETA’s and missing and damaged items, obtaining signatures and names when delivering/collecting.
7. To comply with all PPE requirements for Selwood or site regulations.
Qualifications & Experience:
Essential
8. Full Clean UK driving licence (no more than 6 points).
9. Over 21 years of age (for insurance purposes).
10. Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
11. Ability to act proactively whilst maintaining a methodical, organised, attention to detail approach.
12. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a confident and positive approach while engaging with internal and external stakeholders, including customers.
13. Working knowledge of tablet devices, with the ability to check and input information.
14. Able to lift heavy objects, work outdoors, and perform tasks that require significant physical effort.
Preferred
15. Current Counterbalance Forklift truck licence is preferred, although not essential as training can be provided.
16. Plant Loader/Securer certificate.
17. Previous experience in a similar labour-intensive role is preferred but not essential. Experience in the pump hire or construction industry is a plus.
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.
18. Competitive salary
19. Enhanced overtime pay (for additional hours and call outs)
20. Medicash Scheme – medical expenses scheme (access to 24hour online GP services, discounted gym memberships)
21. Pension scheme with contribution based on total earnings not just salary
22. 25 days holiday + 8 Bank Holidays
23. Increasing annual leave entitlement with long service
24. 3x your annual salary life insurance (DIS)
25. Support for development and training
26. Employee assistance programme (EAP) & access to Mental Health first aiders
27. Employee discount scheme (discounts/vouchers for supermarkets, high street shops, holidays and more)
28. Employee referral scheme