Yardsperson / Relief Driver

Selwood Ltd; Dartford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pump rental solutions company invites applications for the position of Yardsperson/Relief Driver at their London branch. The role involves maintaining yard operations, loading and unloading pumps, and ensuring safety compliance. Candidates must hold an LGV Licence with Hi-Ab and a Forklift Licence, with previous experience preferred. This position offers competitive salary and benefits, including medical expenses support and 25 days holiday.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Enhanced overtime pay

Medical expenses scheme

Pension scheme

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Life insurance

Support for development and training

Qualifications

• Previous work history in a similar environment.
• Can-do attitude required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain vehicle log book and perform daily checks.
• Assist with loading and unloading vehicles.
• Ensure safety while operating vehicles.

Skills

Good communication skills

Reliability

Education

LGV Licence with Hi-Ab (with hook)

Forklift Licence

Job description

Job Overview

To support the operations of our busy pump hire branch, Selwood invites applications for the position of Yardsperson/Relief Driver to join our friendly team at our London branch site. This role provides vital support to branch operations, delivering pumps and equipment on time to meet customer expectations.

Company Overview

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, we are one of the largest privately owned companies serving the water, environmental and construction industries. We are committed to ensuring our staff have the right skills, knowledge and experience to deliver to our customers, as well as creating career paths to help develop, retain and motivate them.

Responsibilities

Yard Responsibilities

• Keep the yard and workshops clean and tidy at all times.
• Assist with loading and unloading of lorries, checking paperwork and reporting missing, damaged goods or fuel charges.
• Assist fitting staff as required with lifting, moving tasks in depot or on‑site.
• Clean hire equipment prior to workshop entry, using pressure/steam‑cleaning equipment.
• Be polite, cooperative with staff/customers and promote the company.
• Communicate accurately with supervisors, colleagues and customers regarding job specifications, ETA’s, missing/damaged items and obtaining signatures when delivering/collecting.
• Comply with all PPE requirements.

LGV Responsibilities

• Carry out work in compliance with Department of Transport Regulations and the Highway Code, ensuring safety for all.
• Maintain full compliance with tachograph operation and drivers' hours legislation, including digital tachographs.
• Observe Working Time Directive for mobile workers; record all breaks on the tachograph.
• Carry out risk visual assessment before loading/unloading, including parking/stopping places.
• Ensure loading/unloading is safe and efficient, positioning loads securely to avoid overloading axles.
• Safely install pumping equipment using lorry‑mounted crane.
• Conduct daily vehicle maintenance and defect checks; report defects promptly.
• Assist with scheduling 6‑weekly safety inspections and liaise with manager and garage.
• Be available for on‑call duties and rota as required.
• Maintain vehicle cleanliness: wash exterior, clean interior, sweep load bed regularly.
• Maintain vehicle log book, crane maintenance schedule, operating instructions and LOLER certificates.
• Understand and support satellite tracking device usage for asset control.
• Match items and quantities to branch paperwork and record discrepancies; sign for hirer when required.

Qualifications

• LGV Licence with Hi‑Ab (with hook).
• Forklift Licence.
• Previous work history in a similar environment.
• Good communication skills and a can‑do attitude.
• Reliability is essential.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Enhanced overtime pay for call‑outs.
• Medical expenses scheme (24‑hour online GP services, discounted gym memberships).
• Pension scheme with contributions based on total earnings.
• 25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays, increasing with long service.
• Life insurance (DIS).
• Support for development and training.
• Employee assistance programme (EAP) and access to mental health first aiders.
• Employee discount scheme (supermarkets, high street shops, holidays, etc.).
• Employee referral scheme.
• “This role is not open to agencies – please no calls or emails.”

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.