Installation Operative

Selwood; Leeds; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the water solutions sector seeks an Installation Operative for its Leeds branch. The ideal candidate will be physically able and safety-focused, responsible for pump installations and maintenance on-site. The role offers competitive salary, benefits including health schemes, pension, and generous holiday entitlement.

Benefits

Competitive salary with overtime and enhanced call-out rates.

Medicash Scheme

Pension scheme based on total earnings.

25 days holiday plus 8 Bank Holidays.

3x annual salary life insurance.

Employee discount scheme.

Employee referral scheme.

Qualifications

• Physically able due to role requirements.
• Ability to work on construction sites and adapt.
• Willingness to travel and work at heights.

Responsibilities

• Carry out installations and deinstallations of pumps and pipework.
• Assist with loading and unloading vehicles.
• Prioritise safety at all times.

Skills

Communication

Health & Safety awareness

Teamwork

Education

Full driving licence

Construction Skills CSCS card (preferred)

Tools

Forklift truck operator certification (preferred)

Job description

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About The Role

We’re looking for a dedicated and motivated Installation Operative to join our Installations Team at our Leeds branch. This role involves working both at our branch yard and on-site for pump installations as needed.

Tasks & Responsibilities:

• Promote and exercise the company’s mission statement and core values to deliver a uniformed approach to installations across the UK.
• Carry out installations and deinstallations of pumps, pipework, and associated equipment as directed by the Installation Supervisor.
• Assist drivers with loading and unloading vehicles, checking paperwork, missing items, damages, and fuel charges.
• Maintain a clean and organised work area on-site.
• Prioritise safety at all times, demonstrating confidence, knowledge, and experience to stop installations if safety issues arise, and inform your supervisor.

This role is subject to a safety-critical medical.

Qualifications & Personal Attributes:

• Must be physically able due to role requirements.
• Ability to work on construction sites and adapt to challenging situations.
• Work effectively with team members, ensuring clear communication and mutual support for timely project completion.
• Flexible working hours and availability to be ‘on call’.
• Willingness to travel and work away from home when required.
• Health & Safety focused, adhering strictly to guidelines.
• Full driving licence (no more than 6 points).

Preferred (but not essential):

• Construction Skills CSCS card holder.
• National Water Hygiene Card.
• Confined space training.
• Forklift truck operator certification.
• Understanding of temporary/permanent pumping solutions.

This role requires willingness and ability to work at heights, in confined spaces, lone working, and with sewage.

What we can offer you

We understand balancing work and life commitments isn’t always easy, so we’ve designed our benefits package to support you:

• Competitive salary with overtime and enhanced call-out rates.
• Medicash Scheme – medical expenses, 24-hour online GP services, discounted gym memberships.
• Pension scheme based on total earnings.
• 25 days holiday plus 8 Bank Holidays.
• Incremental annual leave with long service.
• 3x annual salary life insurance (DIS).
• Employee discount scheme (supermarkets, high street shops, holidays, etc.).
• Employee referral scheme.