Yard & Loading Operative – Pump Hire

The Workdry Group; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 19,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Overtime pay

Medicash

Pension scheme

25 days holiday + 8 Bank Holidays

Long service leave

Life insurance

Training support

EAP & MH support

Employee discounts

Referral scheme

Job summary

Selwood is seeking a Labourer / Yardsperson for our Birmingham branch to support yard operations and assist with loading and unloading to ensure timely delivery of pumps and equipment. You will keep the yard tidy, liaise with drivers and customers, and help maintain accurate information on deliveries.

The role requires a full UK driving licence, readiness for outdoor work, and a proactive, safety-conscious approach. Forklift licence is preferred; training can be provided.

Qualifications

• Full clean UK driving licence (no more than 6 points).
• Over 21 years of age (for insurance purposes).
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Methodical, organised with attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with staff and customers.
• Ability to use tablet devices to input/check information.
• Able to lift heavy objects, work outdoors and perform physical tasks.
• Counterbalance forklift licence preferred; training can be provided.

Responsibilities

• Keep the yard and workshops clean, tidy and organised at all times.
• Assist with loading/unloading of vehicles, check paperwork, damages and fuel.
• Assist fitting staff with tasks, lifting/moving in depot or on-site.
• Clean hire equipment before entry to workshop using cleaning equipment.
• Be polite, promote the Company when on-site.
• Communicate ETA, missing/damaged items and obtain signatures as required.
• Comply with PPE and site regulations.

Skills

Driving license

People skills

Communication

Physical stamina

Tablet use

Tools

Forklift license

Job description

Selwood is seeking a Labourer / Yardsperson for our Birmingham branch to support yard operations and assist with loading and unloading to ensure timely delivery of pumps and equipment. You will keep the yard tidy, liaise with drivers and customers, and help maintain accurate information on deliveries.

The role requires a full UK driving licence, readiness for outdoor work, and a proactive, safety-conscious approach. Forklift licence is preferred; training can be provided.