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
We are growing our electrical division to meet the ever-increasing needs of our expanding business.
To help us achieve this we are looking for a Mobile Electrician to join our team who cover the Essex, London and Sussex region. For the first 6 months, you will be based at either the Bedford, Dartford or Bracknell depots for training and development as well as working with our team on sites.
Within this role you will be responsible for installing, maintaining, servicing and repairing electrical and mechanical equipment between branches and customer sites across the south region in a safe, professional and efficient manner. The ideal candidate will have practical electrical engineering skills and experience.
Working hours are Monday to Friday 40 hours per week as well as being part of an on-call rota, but this can be variable dependant on the needs of the business.
It is essential that applicants hold an ECS Gold Card or have the relevant qualifications or experience in Electrical Installations to obtain an ECS Gold card.
Tasks and responsibilities for this role include:
* You will carry out electrical installation work efficiently in accordance with the current I.E.E.Regulations for Electrical Installations and the Construction Industry Safety Regulations.
* Be able to maintain, install, service and repair electrical/mechanical pump sets within the hire fleet and any customer units as required to the required legislative standards.
* You will be required to produce reports and estimates to repair set units and advise on safety issues as necessary.
* Keep a good standard of housekeeping ensuring work areas and vehicles are kept in good order and clean.
* Ensure all necessary Risk Assessment/Method Statements are adhered to.
* To communicate regularly and effectively with your manager and all internal and external customers and stakeholders regarding business and customer expectations on timelines, quality and overall service levels
* Be self-driven, with the ability to work independently to manage own workloads and call outs.
* Ability to attend call outs for the branch as part of a call out rota which is 1 in 6 weeks.
Qualifications:
* Essential to be a JIB Qualified Electrician and to be able to meet the requirements to obtain an ECS Gold card - 18th edition.
* Full UK Driving Licence (as company van is provided)
What we can offer 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
* Company van (for work use)
* 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
This role is not open to Agencies - Please no calls or emails - Thank you.
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
Salary description
£46244.00 - £50229.00 per year