Job Purpose
As a HGV Driver, you will play a key role in our busy depot, supporting the Rental, Sales, and Service teams by delivering and collecting generators and associated equipment.
The ideal candidate will operate a variety of vehicles from our extensive fleet, including 6- and 8-wheeler rigid lorry-loaders with or without drawbar trailers, tractor units with 45’ flatbed trailers, fuel tankers, and 4x4s. Our customer base is diverse, ranging from utility providers to event companies and construction firms. You’ll often visit challenging sites and will be expected to provide top-quality service to our valued customers.
Key Tasks & Main Duties
1. Deliver and Collect Generators
Safely transport generators and ancillary equipment for hire or sale to and from customer sites, using any of the varied vehicles in our fleet.
2. Load and offload Equipment
Load and offload generators and associated equipment in our yard or at customer sites, ensuring correct placement according to customer requirements.
3. Equipment Setup and Demonstration
Start generators upon delivery, connect fuel tanks, run initial checks, and provide customers with basic operational guidance.
4. Fuel Deliveries
Deliver fuel to customer sites using fuel tankers or 4x4s with bowsers as required.
5. Equipment Check and Security
Verify that all equipment loaded matches the corresponding paperwork, securing it properly for transport.
6. Assist with Cable Management
Support customers by helping to run out and roll up cables on-site, as necessary.
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, European Working Time Directive, 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 & Experience Required
Essential
9. HGV License (C+E / Old Class 1)
10. Experience with Relevant Vehicle Types: (e.g., rigid wagon with drawbar trailer rated to 44 tonnes, tractor unit with 45’ flatbed trailer)
11. Hi-AB or at least grab experience
12. Digital Tachograph Holder
13. Flexible Working Hours: Ability to accommodate early starts and late finishes based on business needs.
Desirable
14. Lorry Loader License (Hook): ALLMI or RTITB preferred, with proven loader experience
15. ADR License: At least Class 3, covering Tanks & Packages
16. Driver’s CPC Training Certification
17. CSCS Card Holder
Note: Due to the nature of our work, DBS checks are required, and any job offer is conditional upon receiving satisfactory references.
What we offer:
18. EOT Bonus Scheme - you’ll benefit from the company’s success by receiving a share of its profits. This not only recognises your contributions but also develops a strong sense of ownership and motivation, making you an integral part of our journey.
19. Training, upskilling, and career progression
20. Holiday Buy & Sell Scheme
21. Company pension scheme
22. Private medical scheme – Power Electrics policy is that nobody should pay more than £100 excess to access any treatment
23. Life assurance scheme - with access to more healthcare support and counselling services to help protect employees’ financial, emotional, and physical wellbeing
24. 23 days holiday (plus bank holidays) – increasing with length of service
Overtime
Paid overtime is available at the following rates:
Monday to Saturday - 12.00am to 4.00am - Double Time
All other hours - Time and Half
Sundays & Bank Holidays - All hours - Double Time
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.