HGV Driver: Full-Time | Competitive Salary in Milton

Job Title: HGV Driver

Reports to: Depot Manager

Hours: Full-Time

Location: South East Depot – Milton Keynes

About Us

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 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

As a HGV Driver, you will play a key role in our busy 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 Tasks & Main Duties

• Deliver and Collect Generators Safely transport generators and ancillary equipment for hire or sale to and from customer sites, using any of the varied vehicles in our fleet.
• Load and offload Equipment Load and offload generators and associated equipment in our yard or at customer sites, ensuring correct placement according to customer requirements.
• Equipment Setup and Demonstration Start generators upon delivery, connect fuel tanks, run initial checks, and provide customers with basic operational guidance.
• Fuel Deliveries Deliver fuel to customer sites using fuel tankers or 4x4s with bowsers as required.
• Equipment Check and Security Verify that all equipment loaded matches the corresponding paperwork, securing it properly for transport.
• Assist with Cable Management Support customers by helping to run out and roll up cables on-site, as necessary.
• Maintenance and Housekeeping 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.
• Compliance with Health and Safety Regulations 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.

Essential Skills & Experience Required

• HGV License (C+E / Old Class 1)
• Experience with Relevant Vehicle Types: (e.g., rigid wagon with drawbar trailer rated to 44 tonnes, tractor unit with 45’ flatbed trailer)
• Hi-AB or at least grab experience
• Digital Tachograph Holder
• Flexible Working Hours: Ability to accommodate early starts and late finishes based on business needs.

Desirable Skills

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

Note

Due to the nature of our work, DBS checks are required, and any job offer is conditional upon receiving satisfactory references.

What We Offer

• 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
• Holiday Buy & Sell Scheme
• 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

Paid Overtime Is Available At The Following Rates

• Monday to Saturday – 12.00am to 4.00am – Double Time
• All other hours – 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.

All applicants must be eligible to work in the U.K.

NO AGENCIES

If you do not hear from us within two working weeks, then your application has not been successful on this occasion.