Fuel Tank driver
Reports to: Assistant Depot Manager
Hours: Full-Time, Permanent
Location: South Coast Depot
Salary: Competitive
Job Purpose
To deliver fuel to Power Electrics fleet of generators on hire to its customers throughout the South Coast regional area.
Key Responsibilities
- To deliver fuel to generators on customer sites utilising a wide range of Power Electrics vehicles, predominantly:
- 18 Tonne Twin axle Fuel Tanker (13,000 Ltr Capacity)
- 7.5 Tonne Flatbed (with 2000 Ltr Capacity tank)
- 4×4 Vehicles (Typically Ford Rangers) towing 950 Ltr or 2000 Ltr Fuel Bowser
- Completion of all relevant delivery paperwork in accordance with Power Electrics operating procedures
- Comply with all relevant Health and Safety regulations, tachograph regulations & ADR regulations with regards to the transportation of fuel
- Assist with the delivery and collection of the company’s road tow and rapid response generators (fitted to Rigid wagons ranging from 7.5 Tonnes to 32 Tonnes GVW) as and when required
- Comply with relevant aspects of the Companies Health and Safety policy
- Comply with all aspects of the companies ISO 9001, ISO 14001 & ISO 45001 quality management procedures, proactively contributing to the company’s continuous improvement programme
Skills & Experience
- LGV Category C licence (Old HGV Class 2) – Essential
- Towing qualification and experience (B+E License no longer required since 16/12/21, but demonstrable experience required) – Essential
- ADR Licence (Class 3 Tanks and Packages minimum) and Diesel Awareness training – Desirable (relevant training will be given if required)
- Flexible working attitude
What we offer
- EOT Bonus Scheme – benefit from the company's success by receiving a share of its profits.
- 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
- Life assurance scheme with access to healthcare support and counselling services
- 23 days holiday (plus bank holidays) – increasing with length of service up to 28 days
- Cycle to Work Scheme – tax-efficient bike purchase program
- Employee Referral Scheme – earn rewards for referring qualified candidates
Overtime Rates
| Days | Time | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Monday to Friday | 12am to 4am | Double Time |
| Monday to Friday | 8am to 5pm | Standard Time |
| Monday to Friday | 5pm to Midnight | Time and Half |
| Saturdays | 12am to 4am | Double Time |
| Saturdays | 4am to Midnight | 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.
NO AGENCIES
To apply forward your CV and covering letter to recruitment@powerelectrics.com
If you do not hear from us within two working weeks, then your application has not been successful on this occasion.
Join Our Employee-Owned Team
Whether you are based in the depot, on the road, or in the office, our people are at the heart of everything we do. If you are ready to grow your career with us and share in our success, we'd love to hear from you. Please complete the form and attach your CV to apply.
