Installation Operative in Bristol

About the Role

Selwood is the leading pump rental solutions company in the UK, and we are expanding our services into Europe. We are one of the largest privately‑owned companies in the UK serving the Water, Environmental and Construction industries. 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 Bristol branch but will predominantly work at customer sites, including construction, wastewater and clean water, with occasional visits into branch.

Tasks & Responsibilities

• Promote and exercise the company’s mission statement and core values to deliver a high‑quality installation service across the UK.
• Install pipework and assist drivers with loading and unloading vehicles, checking paperwork, missing items, damages, and fuel charges.
• Maintain a good level of fitness to support the physically demanding nature of the role.
• Identify and recommend creative solutions and processes to make the business more unique, attractive and efficient.
• Put safety first at all times, demonstrate confidence, knowledge and experience to stop the installation and advise a supervisor if any safety issues arise.

Qualifications & Personal Attributes

• Aptitude to work on client sites, including construction, wastewater and clean water.
• Flexible working hours and availability to be part of an on‑call rota (likely 1 in 3 weekends).
• Willingness to travel throughout the UK and occasionally work away from home.
• Full UK driving licence (no more than 6 points).

Preferred (but not essential)

• Holder of a construction CSCS card.
• National Water Hygiene card.
• Confined space training.
• Forklift and truck operator certification.
• Understanding of temporary/permanent pumping solutions.

What We Can Offer

• Competitive salary.
• Company vehicle for work use.
• Enhanced overtime pay for additional hours and call‑outs.
• Medicash scheme – medical expenses scheme with 24‑hour online GP services, discounted gym memberships.
• Company pension scheme with contributions based on total earnings.
• 25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays.
• Increasing annual leave entitlement with long service.
• 3× annual salary life insurance (DIS).
• Support for development and training.
• Employee assistance programme (EAP) & access to mental health first aiders.
• Employee discount scheme for supermarkets, high‑street shops, holidays etc.
• Employee referral scheme.

This role is not open to agencies – please no calls or emails.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Statement

Selwood Ltd is committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination. 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, pregnancy and maternity. We are happy to support requests for reasonable adjustments.