Yardsperson/Relief Driver

Chickerell
4 days ago
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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.
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 year’s success within our industry. We are committed to ensuring our staff have the right skills, knowledge & experience to deliver to our customers, as well as creating career paths to help develop, retain, and motivate them.
About The Role
We are currently looking for a Yardsperson/Relief Driver for our Weymouth branch. If you already work in the construction industry and you are looking for a role where you are part of team and have variety in your working week and that can take your skills to the next level, we are the people for you!
The Pump Rental Team in Weymouth have a great opportunity for a Relief Driver who will also support our branch yard, assisting with the day-to-day operations, loading, and unloading of our lorries and keeping our yard secure and organised.
You will need to be a committed, confident self-starter who has a genuine interest in construction whilst carrying out tasks within our yard and ensure timely delivery of our pumps and equipment in time to meet our customers expectations within a timely manner.
Task and Responsibilities within the yard:

  • To keep the yard and workshops in a clean and tidy state at all times.
  • To assist with loading and unloading of vehicles.
  • To clean hire equipment prior to entry to workshop.
  • To be polite and co-operative with staff/customers.
  • To be able to communicate accurately to your supervisor, work colleagues and customers.
  • To comply with all PPE requirements.
    LGV Tasks and responsibilities:
  • Ensure an understanding of, and full compliance with Tachograph operation.
  • Carry out a risk visual assessment prior to loading and unloading activity takes place.
  • Ensure all loading and unloading activity is carried out in a safe and efficient manner.
  • Provide safe installation of pumping equipment by the use of lorry mounted crane.
  • Carry out daily maintenance and defect checks of the vehicle.
  • You may be required to take part on call outs which comes with an allowance.
  • Vehicle exterior to be washed and cab interior to be cleaned and swept out weekly so that vehicle is clean and presentable at all times.
  • Ensure that the Vehicle log book is maintained and held securely in the Vehicle cab.
  • Understand that Company vehicles may be fitted with a satellite tracking device.
  • Ensure all items and quantities are matched to Branch paperwork.
    Qualifications & Skills required:
  • LGV Licence - Cat C (cat C+E advantageous)
  • Driver DQC Card (i.e. Driver CPC)
  • Digital tachograph card
  • Allmi Crane Licence above 20tm hook preferred - Allmi category D1+E (but conversion training can be given to the right candidate)
  • Hi-ab (hook) qualification is desirable
  • Forklift Licence is desirable
  • Previous work history within a similar environment
  • Good communicator with a can do attitude.
    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 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
    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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