Installation Operative

Selwood Limited; Wishaw; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with overtime

Medicash Scheme

Pension scheme

25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays

Incremental annual leave with service

Life insurance

Employee discount scheme

Employee referral scheme

Job summary

Selwood Limited is seeking an Installation Operative to join our expanding team from the Wishaw branch. You will predominantly work on customer sites across the UK, including construction, wastewater, and clean water projects, with occasional visits to the Wishaw branch.

The role requires physical fitness, the ability to work on client sites, and a willingness to be on-call. A full UK driving licence is essential, and relevant safety training is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work on client sites across the UK, including construction, wastewater and clean water environments.
• Flexibility to join an on-call rota, likely 1 in 4 weekends.
• Full UK Driving Licence required; travel to jobs throughout the UK.

Responsibilities

• Promote and deliver high-quality installation services across the UK in line with company values.
• Install pipework and assist drivers with loading/unloading, verifying paperwork and goods.
• Maintain safety standards; pause installations if safety concerns arise and report to supervisor.
• Identify process improvements to increase efficiency and service quality.
• Be physically capable for demanding site work and occasional visits to branches.

Skills

On-site work readiness

Willingness to travel

Full UK driving licence

Tools

CSCS card

National Water Hygiene Card

Confined space trained

Forklift operator certification

Job description

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.

About The Role:

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!

You will be based out of our Wishaw branch, but you will predominately work out on our customer sites, including construction, wastewater, and clean water, with the occasional visits into branch.

Tasks & Responsibilities:

• You will promote and exercise the company's mission statement and core values to deliver a high-quality installation service across the UK.


• Your role will be to 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.


• As this is a physically demanding role a good level of fitness is required.


• Identify and recommend creative solutions and processes to make our business more unique and attractive and to become more efficient.


• Put safety first every time, demonstrate the confidence, knowledge, and experience to stop the installation and advise your supervisor if any safety issues arise at any time.

Qualifications & Personal Attributes:

• Must have the aptitude to work on client sites, including construction, wastewater, and clean water.


• Flexible working hours and be available to be part of an 'on call' rota *is likely to be 1 in 4 weekends*.


• Must be willing to travel to jobs throughout the UK and on occasions work away from home.


• Full UK driving licence (no more than 6 points).

Preferred (but not essential):

• Holder of a construction skills CSCS card.


• National Water Hygiene Card.


• Confined space trained.


• Forklift truck operator certification.


• An understanding of the workings of a temporary / permanent pumping solution.

This role requires the employees to be willing and able to work at heights, work in confined spaces, lone working and work with sewage.

This role is subject to a safety critical medical.

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 & the opportunity for overtime with enhanced hourly rates & enhanced call out rates.


• 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 & other length of service rewards.


• 3x your annual salary life insurance (DIS)


• Employee discount scheme (discounts/vouchers for supermarkets, high street shops, holidays and more)


• Employee referral scheme

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