HGV Driver – Full Time | Competitive

Power Electrics; Eastleigh; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EOT Bonus Scheme

Training and career progression

Holiday Buy & Sell Scheme

Company pension

Private medical scheme

Life assurance

23 days holiday (+ bank holidays)

Job summary

Power Electrics is seeking an experienced LGV Driver to join our team at the Midland Depot. You will deliver and collect generators, load and secure equipment, and ensure paperwork accuracy across South Coast routes, with additional duties in line with customer requirements. DBS checks may be required before offers are made.

You will work 40 hours per week and participate in an on-call rota, with training and progression opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package available.

Qualifications

• LGV Licence (C+E) required.
• Experience with heavy vehicle types and combination vehicles preferred.
• Digital Tachograph holder and Driver CPC training evident.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and collect generators and equipment from customer sites.
• Load/unload equipment at yards and on customer sites and secure for transit.
• Ensure paperwork aligns with equipment and regulatory requirements.
• Follow health and safety policies and ISO procedures.

Skills

LGV Licence

C+E

ADR Licence

Lorry Loader

Driver CPC

Tachograph

Job description

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 Midlandst 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 South Coast, with most of the driving and deliveries required taking place in this geographic area.

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.
• 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.
• Comply with company health and safety policy
• Comply with ISO H&S, Quality and Environmental Management procedures

Skills & Experience

• LGV Licence required, C+E (Old Class 1).
• Experience with equivalent vehicle types (Rigid Wagon with Drawbar Trailer rated to 44 Tonnes, Tractor Unit with 45’ flatbed trailer).
• Digital Tachograph holder.
• Lorry Loader Licence (Hook) (ALLMI or RTITB preferred) with proven experience in lorry loader use.
• ADR Licence (At least Class 3, Tanks & Packages).
• Evidence of Driver’s CPC Training.
• CPCS Card Holder.

Working Hours

• 40 hours per week
• Participation in an on-call rota

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.

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.