Yard Operative – Loading/Unloading & Equipment Prep

The Workdry Group; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Enhanced overtime pay

Medicash Scheme

Pension scheme

25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays

Long service leave increments

Life insurance (3x annual salary)

Training and development

EAP & mental health support

Employee discount scheme

Employee referral scheme

Job summary

Selwood is the leading pump rental solutions company in the UK, seeking a Labourer/Yardsperson to support our Birmingham branch operations. You will help load/unload, keep the yard tidy, and assist with installation and delivery tasks to meet customer expectations.

The role requires a proactive, reliable team player with good communication. Training may be provided for forklift use, and a POSITIVE, customer-focused approach is essential.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence with <=6 points.
• Over 21 years of age.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Able to lift heavy objects and perform physical tasks.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to input data on tablets/devices.
• Counterbalance forklift licence preferred; training provided.

Responsibilities

• Keep the yard and workshops clean, tidy and organised.
• Assist with loading/unloading, check paperwork, damages and fuel.
• Assist fitting staff with tasks such as lifting and moving.
• Clean hire equipment prior to entry to workshop.
• Promote the company while on-site.
• Communicate ETA’s and missing/damaged items to supervisor.
• Comply with PPE and site regulations.

Skills

Driving licence (UK)

21+ years old

Physical fitness

Communication skills

Tablet/device literacy

Teamwork

Job description

Selwood is the leading pump rental solutions company in the UK, seeking a Labourer/Yardsperson to support our Birmingham branch operations. You will help load/unload, keep the yard tidy, and assist with installation and delivery tasks to meet customer expectations.

The role requires a proactive, reliable team player with good communication. Training may be provided for forklift use, and a POSITIVE, customer-focused approach is essential.