HGV Class 1 Driver

Company: Power Electrics
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Location: Lewes
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 Milton Keynes 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

  • 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, and vehicle safety check lists
  • Adhere to relevant regulations such as ISO 9001, ISO 45001, ISO 14001 and ISO 50001 procedures, proactively contributing to our continuous improvement programme
  • Carry out general housekeeping to ensure work areas are tidy, including company vehicles

Essential Qualifications

  • 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

Desirable Qualifications

  • 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

Benefits

  • 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 – private health plan with a £100 excess cap
  • 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 programme
  • Employee Referral Scheme – earn rewards for referring qualified candidates

Our philosophy at Power Electrics is to welcome a variety of cultures, experiences, and backgrounds. We ensure that all management decisions regarding employment are made fairly 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.

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Posted: June 18th, 2026