HGV Driver

Reports to: Depot Manager

Hours: Full-Time

Location: Central Depot – Milton Keynes

About us

Power Electrics is a proud family company, dedicated to innovation, excellence, and customer service. We have grown from a small yard in 1963 to operating out of several locations across the country, and now with a fleet of over 2,500 generators. We continue to offer a specialist, single-source solution for diesel generator Hire, Service, and Parts.

Our employees are our greatest asset, and their dedication and enthusiasm have helped us to become so successful. Power Electrics are committed to providing a workplace that encourages growth and personal development for all employees. We recognise the value of our employees and the contribution they make.

By investing in new research and technology, we’re providing our customers with reliable power that is increasingly sustainable and environmentally friendly. It’s certainly an interesting time to be working within the power generation industry.

What is the job?

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.

What will you be doing in this role?

• 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.
• 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.
• Equipment Setup and Demonstration
  Start generators upon delivery, connect fuel tanks, run initial checks, and provide customers with basic operational guidance.
• Fuel Deliveries
  Deliver fuel to customer sites using fuel tankers or 4x4s with bowsers as required.
• Equipment Check and Security
  Verify that all equipment loaded matches the corresponding paperwork, securing it properly for transport.
• Assist with Cable Management
  Support customers by helping to run out and roll up cables on-site, as necessary.
• 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.
• 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 and requirements

• Essential
  • HGV License (C+E / Old Class 1)
  • Experience with Relevant Vehicle Types: (e.g., rigid wagon with drawbar trailer rated to 44 tonnes, tractor unit with 45’ flatbed trailer)
  • Hi-AB or at least grab experience
  • Digital Tachograph Holder
  • Flexible Working Hours: Ability to accommodate early starts and late finishes based on business needs.

  Desirable

  • Lorry Loader License (Hook): ALLMI or RTITB preferred, with proven loader experience
  • ADR License: At least Class 3, covering Tanks & Packages
  • Driver’s CPC Training Certification
  • 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:

We offer great benefits to all of our staff:

• 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.
• Training, upskilling, and career progression
• Holiday Buy & Sell Scheme
• Company pension scheme
• Private medical scheme – Power Electrics policy is that nobody should pay more than £100 excess to access any treatment
• 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.

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