Installation Operative

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Selwood Ltd
Leading UK pump manufacturer and rental provider offering sales, hire, installation and technical support
Install pipework, load/unload vehicles and ensure safety on UK pump rental sites.
7 days ago ago
Intermediate (4-7 years), Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years), Junior (1-3 years)
Full Time
Bracknell, England, United Kingdom
Field
Company Size
5,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Construction services
Engineering
Water Treatment
Pump Rental
Plant Hire
Mechanical Services
Civil Engineering
Environmental Services
Sector Specialisms
Water
Environmental
Construction
Role
What you would be doing
pipe installation
vehicle loading
paperwork check
safety management
process improvement
quality service
  • Your role will be to install pipework and assist our drivers with loading and unloading of our vehicles as well as checking against paperwork, missing items, damages, and fuel charges.
  • You will promote and exercise the company’s mission statement and core values to deliver a high-quality installation service across the UK.
  • Put safety first every time, demonstrate the confidence, knowledge, and experience to stop the installation and advise your supervisor if any safety issues arise at any time.
  • Identify and recommend creative solutions and processes to make our business more unique and attractive and to become more efficient.
What you bring
driving licence
cscs card
confined space
forklift
pumping
travel
  • Must be willing to travel to jobs throughout the UK and on occasions work away from home.
  • Full UK driving licence (no more than 6 points).
  • Must have the aptitude to work on client sites, including construction, wastewater, and clean water.
  • Holder of a construction skills CSCS card.
  • Confined space trained.
  • Forklift truck operator certification.
  • An understanding of the workings of a temporary / permanent pumping solution.
Benefits
  • 25 days holiday + 8 Bank Holidays
  • Increasing annual leave entitlement with long service
  • 3x your annual salary life insurance (DIS)
  • Employee discount scheme (discounts/vouchers for supermarkets, high street shops, holidays and more)
  • Enhanced overtime pay (for additional hours and call outs)
  • Employee assistance programme (EAP) & access to Mental Health first aiders
  • Support for development and training
  • Company van (for work use)
  • Pension scheme with contribution based on total earnings not just salary
  • Employee referral scheme
  • Flexible working hours and be available to be part of an ‘on call’ rota *is likely to be 1 in 3 weekends*.
  • Medicash Scheme - medical expenses scheme (access to 24hour online GP services, discounted gym memberships)
  • National Water Hygiene Card.
  • Competitive salary
Training + Development
Information not given or found
Company
Overview
1946
Year Established
The company was founded in 1946 as a modest pump maker.
£56 million
Annual Turnover
Achieved a significant annual turnover figure, reflecting the company's growth and success.
5,500 pumps
Total Assets
Maintains a large inventory of pump assets, enabling extensive service capabilities.
21 locations
UK Presence
Operates across 21 locations in the UK, showcasing widespread service availability.
  • Gradually built its own manufacturing and rental empire.
  • Offer bespoke pumping systems to utilities and construction sectors.
  • Their in-house brands include Seltorque, Selprime, and Spate.
  • Handles everything from emergency dewatering to planned infrastructure jobs.
  • Backed by CAD/BIM design and 24/7 support.
  • Opened multi-million-pound regional solutions centres in Glasgow and London.
  • Enhancing local specialist services.
Culture + Values
  • We are customer driven – we build trust, we act with empathy, we deliver together.
  • We take accountability – we show integrity, we take responsibility, we make sound decisions.
  • We champion communication – we use Plain English, we do what we say, we listen and take account of what is said.
  • We develop and learn – we adapt to change, we keep learning, we innovate and improve.
Environment + Sustainability
90%
Emissions Reduction
Achieves up to a 90% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions using Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) fuelled pumps.
2041
Net-Zero Target
Committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2041 as part of the West Midlands Net Zero Business Pledge.
  • Use of optional electric engines and IE3 electric motors in rental and sales fleets to minimise fuel consumption
  • Partnered with Supply Chain Sustainability School to access thousands of sustainability-focused learning resources
  • Phase‑out of diesel via Stage V compliant engines and gravity-fed siphoning systems as electric alternatives
Inclusion & Diversity
  • Operate a diversity group meeting regularly to inform inclusion approaches
  • Disability-confident employer guaranteeing interviews to disabled applicants meeting job criteria
  • Mindful Employer committed to supporting mental health at work
  • No gender statistics disclosed; no measurable outcomes or targets provided
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Installation Operative at Selwood Ltd in Bracknell, England, United Kingdom