Job title: 4 x 4 Driver
Reporting to: Assistant Depot Manager
Hours: Full-Time
Location: Eastleigh, United Kingdom
Company Overview
Power Electrics (Bristol) Ltd. Is a leading generator hire company in the UK, specialising in reliable, sustainable power solutions for various sectors, such as construction/ infrastructure, electrical contractors and utilities, and various other applications. Our commitment to excellence and customer satisfaction has established us a trusted partner in the industry.
Key Tasks & Main Duties
As a 4x4 Driver, you will play a vital role in the safe and efficient delivery of our equipment. Your primary responsibilities include:
1. Generator & Equipment Transport:
Deliver and collect generators and ancillary equipment to and from customer sites using company vehicles, including 4x4 vehicles for towing.
2. Site Operations:
Load and offload generators and associated equipment at the depot and at customer sites, ensuring correct placement according to customer requirements.
3. Customer Assistance:
Assist customers in setting up equipment, such as running cables as required.
4. Fuel Delivery:
Deliver fuel to customer sites using fuel lorries or bowsers as necessary.
5. Equipment Check and Security:
Conduct pre-use safety checks on towing vehicles and trailers and verify that all equipment loaded matches the corresponding paperwork, securing it properly for transport.
6. Equipment Maintenance:
Assist with general maintenance tasks, including washing down generators and ancillary equipment when needed.
7. Maintenance and Housekeeping
Assist with basic maintenance tasks when in the yard, including equipment cleaning. Maintain a tidy, safe work environment and comply with the Company Health & Safety Policy, ensuring company vehicles remain clean and organised.
8. Compliance with Health and Safety Regulations
Adhere to relevant regulations such as Tachograph Regulations, and vehicle safety checklists, as well as ISO 9001, ISO 45001, ISO 14001 and ISO 50001 procedures, proactively contributing to our continuous improvement programme.
Skills and Experience Required
ESSENTIAL:
9. Proven towing experience and a towing qualification.
10. ADR Licence or Diesel Awareness Training (training provided if not currently held).
11. Flexible working attitude and the ability to adapt to varying tasks and schedules based on business needs.
DESIRABLE:
12. HGV Class 2 Licence.
OVER TIME RATES
Rates apply to hours worked outside of standard times, as outlined below:
DAYS
TIME
RATE
Monday to Friday
12 am to 4 am
Double Time
4.01am to 7.59pm
Time and Half
8am to 5pm
Standard Time
5pm to Midnight
Time and Half
Saturdays
12 am to 4 am
Double Time
4 am to Midnight
Time and Half
Sundays & Bank Holidays
All hours
Double Time
What we offer:
We offer great benefits to all of our staff:
23 days holiday (plus bank holidays) – increasing with length of service
Competitive salary
Excellent development and progression opportunities
Company pension scheme
Private medical scheme
Life assurance scheme - with access to more healthcare support and counselling services to help protect employees’ financial, emotional, and physical wellbeing
Our philosophy:
At Power Electrics, we welcome a variety of cultures, experiences, and backgrounds. We ensure that all management decisions made regarding employment are done with fairness and without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, age, disability, or sexual orientation. We are solely committed to adhering to the principles of equal and inclusive employment.
Due to the nature of our work, DBS checks are required, and any offer is dependent on satisfactory references being obtained.
All applicants must be eligible to work in the U.K.
If you do not hear from us within two working weeks, then your application has not been successful on this occasion.