LGV Fitter

Power Electrics; Bristol; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading generator hire company in the UK, specializing in sustainable power solutions. This exciting role involves supporting a busy Transport Department, maintaining and repairing a diverse fleet of vehicles including LGVs, vans, and forklifts. You will be part of a dedicated team ensuring reliable service and safety compliance while enjoying excellent development opportunities. The company values its employees, providing a supportive and inclusive workplace. If you're ready to take on a challenging and rewarding position in the power generation industry, we want to hear from you!

Benefits

23 days holiday annually

Company pension scheme

Private health insurance

Life assurance schemes

Development and progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Essential qualifications include HGV Class 1 licence and City & Guilds certificate.
• Proven experience in LGV fitting and digital tachograph holding is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair fleet vehicles and mechanical handling equipment.
• Provide out of hours breakdown cover and assist in the yard operations.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety and ISO procedures.

Skills

HGV Class 1 (C + E) Driving Licence

Light & Heavy Vehicle Parts I & II City & Guilds Certificate

Proven experience as an LGV fitter

Digital Tachograph Holder

Driver’s CPC Training

ADR Licence

Forklift Licence

Lorry Loader Certified

Education

Light & Heavy Vehicle Technicians Certificate Part I

City & Guilds Certificate

Job description

Reports to: Garage Foreman & Transport Manager

Location: Bristol

About us

Power Electrics (Bristol) Ltd. is a leading generator hire company in the UK, specializing 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 in the industry.

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.

Job Purpose

This is an exciting opportunity to work with the largest generator specialist in the Southwest. You will support a very busy Transport Department carrying out maintenance and repair of the company’s fleet, including LGV’s, land rovers, vans, forklifts trucks and trailers. As part of the garage team, you will provide break down cover, which will include out of hours availability for which an allowance will be paid.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for maintenance and repairs to fleet vehicles and equipment.
• Responsible for maintenance and repairs to mechanical handling equipment.
• Responsible for maintenance and repairs to generator trailers and other fleet trailers.
• Responsible for purchasing vehicle parts as required, liaising with the Parts Manager if necessary to ensure costs are kept under control.
• Attend vehicle breakdowns when required.
• Record details of all work done and schedule servicing to comply with Operators Licence requirements, liaising with the hire department.
• Provide out of Hours breakdown cover on a callout rota.
• Deliver & collect generators and ancillary equipment using appropriate company vehicles where required, including refuelling.
• Provide general assistance in the yard, including loading & offloading equipment.
• Comply with the Company Health & Safety Policy, including carrying out general housekeeping to ensure work areas are tidy. This includes company vehicles.
• Comply with all aspects of the company ISO 9001:2000 procedures, proactively contributing to the company’s continuous improvement program.

Skills & Experience Required

• HGV Class 1 (C + E) Driving Licence ESSENTIAL
• Minimum of Light & Heavy Vehicle Parts I & II City & Guilds Certificate or Light & Heavy Vehicle Technicians Certificate Part I or equivalent ESSENTIAL
• Demonstrable and proven experience as an LGV fitter ESSENTIAL
• Digital Tachograph Holder ESSENTIAL
• Some Driver’s CPC Training DESIRABLE
• ADR Licence DESIRABLE
• Forklift Licence DESIRABLE
• Lorry Loader Certified PREFERRED

23 days holiday annually (increasing with length of service), plus bank holidays, company pension scheme, private health and life assurance schemes, excellent development and progression opportunities.

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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