Yardsperson / Relief Driver

Join to apply for the Yardsperson / Relief Driver role at Workdry International Ltd. With an unrivalled depth of technical pumping expertise, our ever-growing business is one of the largest privately owned companies serving the Water, Environmental and Construction industries.

About the Role

To support the operations of our busy Pump hire branch, Selwood is inviting applications for the position of Yardsperson / Relief Driver to join our friendly team based at our branch site in Great Yarmouth. 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.

Tasks and Responsibilities within the yard:

• To keep the yard and workshops in a clean and tidy state at all times.
• To assist with loading and unloading of vehicles, checking against paperwork, missing, damages and fuel charges when needed.
• To assist fitting staff when required, 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 communicate accurately to your supervisor, work colleagues and customers regarding job specifications when required.
• To comply with all PPE requirements for Selwood or site regulations.

Duties within LGV coverage:

• Carry out work in compliance with Department of Transport Regulations and the Highway Code, having regard for personal safety, the safety of the workforce and the general public.
• Ensure an understanding of, and full compliance with, Tachograph operation and drivers’ hours’ legislation.
• Maintain an understanding of, and full compliance with, the Working Time Directive for mobile workers.
• Carry out a risk visual assessment prior to loading and unloading activity.
• Ensure all loading and unloading activity is carried out in a safe and efficient manner.
• Provide safe installation of pumping equipment by the use of lorry mounted crane.
• Carry out daily maintenance and defect checks of the vehicle.
• Be aware of the dates for the scheduled 6-weekly safety inspection timetable.
• Depending on the need of the business you may be required to take part in call outs.
• Ensure that the Vehicle log book is maintained and held securely in the Vehicle cab.

Qualifications & Skills required:

• LGV Licence with Hi-ab (with hook) Forklift Licence.
• Previous work history within a similar environment.
• Good communicator with a can-do attitude.
• Reliability is essential for this position.
• Physically fit due to the nature of the work within this role.

What we can offer you:

• Competitive salary.
• Enhanced overtime pay (for additional hours and call outs).
• Medicash Scheme – medical expenses scheme.
• Pension scheme with contribution based on total earnings.
• 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.
• Employee referral scheme.

This role is not open to Agencies - Please no calls or emails - Thank you.

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