Labourer / Yardsperson

About Us

Selwood is the UK s leading pump rental solutions company and part of the Workdry International Group, delivering reliable, tailored pumping solutions to the Water, Environmental and Construction sectors for over 70 years.

Our success is built on the strength of our people. Across our nationwide network of branches, we work together with honesty, respect and teamwork sharing ideas, supporting one another and always striving to improve. Safety is at the heart of everything we do, ensuring our people and the communities we work in get home safe every day, while our work helps protect vital resources for future generations.

It s an exciting time to join Selwood as we continue to grow. We re committed to investing in our people developing the skills, knowledge and career opportunities that help our teams succeed and build long-term careers with us.

About the Role

To support the operations of our Bedford branch, Selwood are looking for a Labourer/Yardsperson to join our friendly team.

This role will provide vital support to the branch operations and will be yard-based assisting with various duties in conjunction with the loading and unloading of lorries to ensure timely delivery of our pumps and associated equipment in time to meet our customers expectations. This role will require some level of flexibility for deliveries in and out of the branch.

Key Responsibilities:

• To always keep the yard and workshops in a clean and tidy state.
• To assist with loading and unloading of vehicles, checking against paperwork, missing items, damages and fuel charges when needed.
• In this role you will be working with our Workshop Fitters and Workshop Manager where teamwork will be just as important as the ability to work unsupervised. On occasions you will need to work collaboratively to get the job done and a positive attitude and integrity will be equally essential.
• To assist fitting staff with tasks as instructed, i.e. lifting, moving, in depot or on-site.
• To clean hire equipment prior to entry to workshop, using pressure/steam-cleaning equipment.
• To be polite and co-operative with staff/customers, and, when on-site, be aware of promoting the Company.
• To be able to communicate accurately to your supervisor, work colleagues and customers re job specifications e.g. ETA s and missing and damaged items, obtaining signatures and names when delivering/collecting.
• To comply with all PPE requirements for Selwood or site regulations

Qualifications & Skills required:

• Driving Licence desirable but not essential
• Forklift counterbalance experience would be advantageous
• Previous experience within a similar working environment
• Reliability is essential for this position.

What We Can Do For 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
• Enhanced overtime pay (for additional hours and call outs)
• 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
• 3x your annual salary life insurance (DIS)
• Support for development and training
• Employee assistance programme (EAP) & access to Mental Health first aiders
• 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.