Yard Labourer

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Job title: Yard Labourer

Reports to: Yard Foreman

Hours: Full-Time

Location: Southampton, United Kingdom

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.

This is an excellent entry-level opportunity for someone in the early stages of their career, working with the largest generator specialist in the South. We have a variety of customers who are looking for short term electrical power generation solutions. In this role, you will support the Yard Foreman and our Rental team in preparing, testing and repairing diesel generator sets. Although mainly depot based, on occasions you may be required to travel to customer sites, so a full driving licence is desirable.

• Assist in the service, maintenance and overall upkeep and appearance of the depot's Rental fleet.

• Provide general assistance in the yard, including loading and offloading equipment.

• Drive fork lift in yard as required, once training has been given.

• Obtain hours and fuel levels of all generators returned by customers or Power Electrics' own transport.

• Assist in the servicing and repairs to Power Electrics and customers equipment off site if required.

• When required, drive company vehicles to collect/deliver parts and any essential equipment (once training has been given).

• Comply with the Company Health & Safety Policy, including carrying out general housekeeping to ensure work areas are tidy.

• Comply with all aspects of the company's ISO management standards in quality management and environmental management, as well as health and safety best practice, proactively contributing to the company's continuous improvement programme.

• Driving Licence

• Fork Lift Truck Licence

• Previous experience of working in a workshop environment

• Holder of CSCS Card

• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team

• Have an enthusiastic and flexible approach to work as the needs of the business dictate.

We offer great benefits to all our staff:

• 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
• 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

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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