About The Role
To support the operations of our busy Chandlers Ford branch, Selwood are looking for a new 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:
1. To always keep the yard and workshops in a clean and tidy state.
2. To assist with loading and unloading of vehicles, checking against paperwork, missing items, damages and fuel charges when needed.
3. 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.
4. To assist fitting staff with tasks as instructed, i.e. lifting, moving, in depot or on-site.
5. To clean hire equipment prior to entry to workshop, using pressure/steam-cleaning equipment.
6. To be polite and co-operative with staff/customers, and, when on-site, be aware of promoting the Company.
7. 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.
8. To comply with all PPE requirements for Selwood or site regulations
Qualifications & Skills required:
9. Full UK Driving Licence
10. Previous experience within a similar working environment
11. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a confident and positive approach while engaging with internal and external stakeholders, including customers.
12. Ability to act proactively whilst maintaining a methodical, organised, attention to detail approach
13. Working knowledge of tablet devices, with the ability to check and input information.
14. Reliability is essential for this position
15. Physically fit due to the nature of the work within this role.
16. Forklift experience would be advantageous
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.
17. Competitive salary
18. Company van (for work use)
19. Enhanced overtime pay (for additional hours and call outs)
20. Medicash Scheme – medical expenses scheme (access to 24 hour online GP services)
21. Pension scheme with contribution based on total earnings not just salary
22. 24 days holiday + 8 Bank Holidays
23. Increasing annual leave entitlement with long service
24. Support for development and training
25. Employee assistance programme (EAP) & access to Mental Health first aiders
26. Employee discount scheme (discounts/vouchers for supermarkets, high street shops, holidays and more)
27. Employee referral scheme