LGV Driver

Job Title: LGV Driver 

Reports to: Assistant Depot Manager

Type: Full-Time (40 hours), Permanent   

Location: East Grinstead 

Salary / EOT Bonus / Company Bonus / Overtime = On Target Earnings of £56,017

Company Overview: 

Power Electrics (Bristol) Ltd. is a leading generator hire company in the UK, specialising in providing 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 as a trusted partner and major player in the industry. 

What truly sets us apart is our people. As an Employee Ownership Trust, our team is at the heart of the organisation. This unique structure fosters a collaborative and supportive workplace, where progress and career development are prioritised, with the company in the hands of the employees who drive the business forward every day.

Job Purpose:

This role offers a fantastic opportunity to join the largest privately-owned generator specialist in the UK. As an LGV Driver, you will play a key role in our new Southeast Depot, supporting the Rental, Sales, and Service teams by delivering and collecting generators and associated equipment. The role will largely be to support our customers in the Southeast of England, with most of the driving and deliveries required taking place in this geographic area. You’ll be home most evenings with little overnight driving required.

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

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

23 days holiday (plus bank holidays) – increasing with length of service

Key Responsibilities:

• Delivering generators to and collecting from customer sites
• Loading and offloading generators and ancillary equipment in the yard and on customers’ sites, locating equipment on site in line with customer requirements (equipment training will be provided)
• Checking and securing equipment on lorry, ensuring equipment agrees to the relevant paperwork.
• Comply with all relevant Health and Safety Regulations, e.g. Tachograph Regulations, European Working Time Directive, Vehicle Safety Check Lists etc.
• Comply with the Company Health & Safety Policy, including carrying out general housekeeping to ensure work areas are tidy. This includes company vehicles.

Skills & Experience:

Essential

• LGV Licence (C+E / Old Class 1)
• Experience with Relevant Vehicle Types: (e.g., rigid wagon with drawbar trailer rated to 44 tons, tractor unit with 45’ flatbed trailer)
• Digital Tachograph Holder

Desirable

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

OVERTIME RATES

Rates apply to hours worked outside of standard times, as outlined below:

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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