LGV Driver: Generator Delivery & On‑Site Setup in Aldershot

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 South East Depot, supporting the Rental, Sales, and Service teams by delivering and collecting generators and associated equipment. The ideal candidate will operate a variety of vehicles from our extensive fleet, including 6- and 8-wheeler rigid lorry-loaders with or without drawbar trailers, tractor units with 45’ flatbed trailers, fuel tankers, and 4x4s. Our customer base is diverse, ranging from utility providers to event companies and construction firms. You’ll often visit challenging sites and will be expected to provide top-quality service to our valued customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Safely transport generators and ancillary equipment for hire to and from customer sites, using any of the varied vehicles in our fleet.
• Load and offload generators and associated equipment in our yard or at customer sites, ensuring correct placement according to customer requirements.
• Start generators upon delivery, connect fuel tanks, run initial checks, and provide customers with basic operational guidance.
• Deliver fuel to customer sites using fuel tankers or 4x4s with bowsers as required.
• Verify that all equipment loaded matches the corresponding paperwork, securing it properly for transport.
• Support customers by helping to run out and roll up cables on-site, as necessary.
• Assist with basic maintenance tasks when in the yard, including equipment cleaning.
• Maintain a tidy, safe work environment and comply with the Company Health & Safety Policy, ensuring company vehicles remain clean and organised.
• 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 and Experience Required

• 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).
• Flexible Working Hours: Ability to accommodate early starts and late finishes based on business needs.
• 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.

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

• 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.