Powertec recognises current industry standards for environmental
management and ecologically sustainable development as
a corporate commitment and embrace environmental best
practice as a fundamental part of our working methodology.
Our commitment to environmental best practice ensures
that we :
Comply with all local and national legislation
Comply with corporately subscribed initiatives
Have full regard for employees, customers and community
environmental expectations
Continually improve our Environmental Management
System (EMS) by establishing, monitoring and reviewing
EMS objectives and targets
Monitor and review environmental documentation, processes
and performance to address non-conformances and facilitate
continual improvement
Support a philosophy of preventing environmental
harm associated with the impacts of our activities
Contribute to the development of employee, industrial
and community environmental awareness and protection
Work within a sustainable framework and use resources
responsibly to minimise waste and maximise value to
all stakeholders
Inform and train our staff in all aspects of environmental
best practice as part of our structured training and
development policy
Instruct all staff to act in a manner that adheres
to this policy and promotes environmental best practice
in the workplace and general society
Powertec will ensure that all existing and potential
employees receive consideration appropriate to their needs.
The Company is committed to the elimination of unlawful
or unfair discrimination on the grounds of sex, race,
disability, ethnic and national origin, nationality, sexual
orientation, marital status, responsibility for dependants,
religion or belief and age.
It is the intention that the composition of the companies
workforce should reflect the diversity of the local population
and wider society.
To ensure that the Policy is translated into reality
we will take active steps to eliminate discrimination
and harassment, to reduce the effects of past discrimination
and promote equality in employment.
The companies Equal opportunity and diversity policy
shall ensure that :
All employees are aware of the existence of the policy
and codes of practice produced under this policy
Provide the necessary encouragement, guidance and
training to all employees to implement the policy
All existing and potential employees are aware of
their rights and responsibilities under the law
Mechanisms exist for the continuous monitoring of
the effectiveness of this policy
We develop good employment and personnel practices,
including areas such as recruitment selection and progression,
training and development, terms and conditions of employment,
disciplinary, harassment and grievance procedures
The policy is implemented at all levels and in all
locations of work practice
Central to Powertec is our commitment to the Health and
Safety of our employees, customers and the community.
By focusing on our key value – Put Safety First
— we aim to be an industry leader in safety performance
and to maintain our record of zero incidents and injuries.
Our commitment to Health and Safety ensures we :
Exceed the statutory required training levels for
our operatives in First aid and Health and Safety, and
ensure dissemination of all relevant information fully
involving all staff in safety procedures and practices
Provide adequate resources to meet our safety obligations
Implement a risk management approach, in consultation
with employees and other contractors to identify, assess
and control risks to a level as low as reasonably practical
Consult with employees about health and safety matters
to identify ways of reducing safety risks and improving
safety systems
Ensure that any accidents and near misses that may
occur are reported, documented and investigated and
action taken to reduce recurrence
Reward positive safety behaviour and take disciplinary
action when people disregard health and safety procedures
and practices
Regularly check stock levels and condition of fire
extinguisher equipment, first aid resources and asbestos
guidance in all our vehicles
Regularly audit safety practices and management systems
Provide an effective system of rehabilitation management
for injured employees
Actively encourage employees to suggest and comment
on health and safety practice
Provide and train our staff in the use and importance
of using personal protective equipment
The primary objective will be achieved by understanding
our customers needs and expectations, by providing services
that consistently meet those needs and expectations whilst
complying with all statutory and regulatory requirements
Central to this objective is the recognition that our
customers expect these services to be supplied to exceptional
levels of quality, at a competitive price and within agreed
time parameters
To ensure these requirements are achieved with discipline
and consistency, and to create an environment of continuous
improvement the company is committed to the development,
implementation and maintenance of our Quality Management
System (QMS). This system and all working practices are,
and will be continually assessed to maintain the highest
stands achievable.
Our effective management system will ensure we :
Understand our clients needs and requirements
Consult and disseminate all relevant information
to our clients at their request to ensure best customer
relations and eradicate inefficiencies
Maintain superior standards of service
Train our staff to be effective in their process
Establish and maintain a continual improvement environment
Provide a framework for the regular review of objectives
Will continually review our QMS to ensure suitability
and effectiveness for each individual client ensuring
efficiency and best value for all stakeholders
Work closely with customers and suppliers in seeking
to establish the highest quality standards
Adopt a forward thinking view on future business
decisions which may have an impact on quality
Constantly strive to meet and where possible exceed
our customers expectations
It is a fundamental objective for Powertec to provide
all staff with the opportunity to undertake training to
enhance and improve their potential, thereby improving
the quality of care and service delivery offered to all
stake holders. We are committed to developing each individuals
potential in terms of knowledge, skills, personal abilities,
competencies and understanding in line with the aims and
objectives of the company. We fully embrace a wide range
of learning experiences and recognise development as a
continuing process.
The company training and development policy aims to :
Reflect the changing requirements within the construction
industry, responding positively to change
Achieve a safe environment though continued learning
and advanced knowledge of first aid methods and continued
Health and Safety training
Actively seek and find training courses that meet
the aims and objectives of each individual employee
relevant to there current position
Use a combination of Electrical Contractors Association
offered courses and advanced courses by City and Guilds
and all relevant bodies to the Electrical industry and
our target field
Extend the range of performance skills within the
worker base
Provide the highest quality training using both our
specifically developed in house mentoring scheme and
accredited training material
Work within the parameters of all current Institute
of Electrical Engineers and Scottish Building Standards
regulation and legislation and relevant European directives
Maintain a professional quality service to all stakeholders.
We will provide the opportunity for quality training
provision to all staff thereby promoting good practice
and high standards of support
Increase job satisfaction for each individual employee
Improve the self confidence, motivation and initiative
of all staff
Provide high quality updated training programmes
delivered in a variety of formats specific to staff
members present and future needs, making use of all
available resources
Adhere to and surpass our training obligations as
stipulated by the Electrical Contractors Association
of Scotland
Encourage staff members to share experiences and
to learn from each other