Job title: Labourer - Large Containerised Sets
Reports to: Generator Foreman - Containerised Sets
Hours: Full-Time
Location: South West Headquarters - Bristol
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 one of the largest generator specialists, our mission is to explore new opportunities where reliable power is critical and continue to grow sustainably in current markets.
You will support the Generator Engineer Foreman and the Rental team in the preparation, testing and repair of large generator sets. This is mainly a depot-based role; however, there will be occasions when it is necessary to travel to the site.
What will you be doing in this role?
- Assist in the service, maintenance and overall upkeep and appearance of large containerised generators (500 KVA and above) for Rental fleet. Ensuring manufacturers recommended service schedules are followed.
- Provide general assistance in the yard, including loading and offloading equipment.
- Drive forklift in yard if required, once training has been given
- Obtain hours and fuel levels of any generators (500 KVA and above), returned by customers or own transport, if requested
- Assist in the servicing and repairs to Power Electrics and customers equipment off site as and when required.
- When required, drive company vehicles to collect/deliver parts and any essential equipment.
- As part of your required duties you may be expected to go on our engineers call out rota, currently 1 week in 8; this will be subject to satisfactory training
- Comply with the Company Health & Safety Policy, including carrying out general housekeeping to ensure work areas are tidy.
- Comply with all aspects of the company quality management procedures, environmental management standards and occupational health & safety management best practice, proactively contributing to the company’s continuous improvement programme.
Skills and requirements
- Driving Licence
- Fork Lift Truck Licence
- Previous experience of working in a workshop environment
- Holder of CSCS Card
- Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
- Have a flexible approach to work as the needs of the business dictate.
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.
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