Installation Operative

Workdry International Ltd; Chandler's Ford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pump rental solutions company in the UK is seeking an Installation Operative to join their team. This role is ideal for individuals with civil engineering or construction experience who are looking for excellent career progression. The responsibilities include installing pipework, assisting with logistics, and ensuring safety on job sites. The position offers competitive salary, company van, and various benefits like medical cover and training support.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company van

Enhanced overtime pay

Medicash Scheme

25 days holiday

Pension scheme

Employee referral scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in civil engineering or construction industry.
• Full UK driving licence with no more than 6 points.
• Willingness to work flexible hours and travel across the UK.

Responsibilities

• Promote the company's mission statement and core values.
• Install pipework and assist drivers with logistics.
• Identify and recommend creative solutions for operations.

Skills

Civil engineering experience

Ability to work at heights

Problem-solving skills

Education

CSCS card

National Water Hygiene Card

Confined space training

Forklift truck operator certification

Job description

To help us achieve our expansion ambitions we are looking for an Installation Operative to hit the ground running within our growing team. If you have experience within civil engineering, the construction industry or have an armed forces background, and are looking for a career in a reputable business with fantastic progression paths, then this is the role for you!

Responsibilities

• Promote and exercise the company's mission statement and core values to deliver a high-quality installation service across the UK.
• Install pipework and assist our drivers with loading and unloading of our vehicles as well as checking against paperwork, missing items, damages, and fuel charges.
• Maintain a good level of fitness as the role is physically demanding.
• Identify and recommend creative solutions and processes to make our business more unique, attractive and efficient.
• Put safety first at all times, demonstrating the confidence, knowledge and experience to stop the installation and advise your supervisor if any safety issues arise.
• Participate in a safety‑critical medical assessment.
• Have the aptitude to work on client sites, including construction, wastewater and clean water projects.
• Work flexible hours and be available to be part of an on‑call rota, likely working 1 in 3 weekends.
• Travel to jobs throughout the UK and work away from home on occasion.
• Hold a full UK driving licence with no more than 6 points.
• Willingness and ability to work at heights, in confined spaces, lone working and with sewage.

Preferred Qualifications

• Holder of a construction skills CSCS card.
• National Water Hygiene Card.
• Confined space training.
• Forklift truck operator certification.
• An understanding of the workings of a temporary or permanent pumping solution.

Selwood is the leading pump rental solutions company in the UK, and we are expanding our services into Europe. Join us on this journey! With an unrivalled depth of technical pumping expertise, we are seeking a wide range of skilled workers throughout our expanding nationwide network of branches. We are one of the largest privately owned companies in the UK serving the Water, Environmental and Construction industries.

What we can offer you

• Competitive salary
• Company van (for work use)
• 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
• 3× 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.