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- Powersystems UK Ltd was formed in 1977. Powersystems transitioned into an Employee Owned Business (EOB) in 2019 when an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT) purchased the company from the founders
- This transition provides the opportunity for every employee to embrace their future, realise their ambitions and achieve their goals
- Together we are strong to make Powersystems a great place to work, delivering growth and prosperity for our partners and the environment
Our Vision…Powering the Transition to a Carbon Free Future
The UK is at a pivotal moment in energy, with ambitious government targets to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050. As climate change impacts worsen, more companies and nations are stepping up to lead the way. Reaching carbon neutrality in the energy sector will require innovative solutions, including renewable energy , energy storage, electric vehicles, and green hydrogen, rather than simply covering land with solar panels and wind turbines. With the UK’s electrical infrastructure over 60 years old, Powersystems is well-positioned to play a key role in helping the country achieve its net zero goals and power a carbon-free future.
Our Mission
‘To be the high voltage specialists of choice, working with our partners delivering quality safely and efficiently’
Who are our Partners?….
- Our supply chain partners support us in delivering the right result for our customers.
- Our Powersystems Partners who through their skill, dedication, loyalty, pride, and passion make Powersystems the great company that we are.
- Our customers are our Partners who give us the opportunity to demonstrate our skills and expertise as high voltage specialists.
By delivering sustainable power solutions we will accelerate the transition to a carbon free future.
Our Values
Our Heritage
Powersystems UK Ltd was founded in 1977 by two specialist engineers from the Midlands Electricity Board, with a vision to provide high voltage electrical services. Initially serving local businesses like Lister Petter, Rolls Royce, and British Aerospace, the company became the first Independent Connection Provider (ICP) in 1997, allowing it to complete grid connections previously handled by Distribution Network Operators. Since then, Powersystems has grown into a leading supplier in the High Voltage and Renewable Energy industry.
Our Journey to Employee Ownership
Powersystems became an employee-owned business in 2019 when an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT) purchased the company from the founders.
What is a Trust?
A Trust is an arrangement where assets or shares are held by Trustees for the benefit of others, known as beneficiaries. In the case of an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT), the beneficiaries are the employees of the company. The Trustee for Powersystems’ EOT is Powersystems UK EOT Ltd, a non-trading company created to hold shares and manage Trustee appointments. The EOT holds at least 51% of the company’s shares, ensuring Powersystems remains employee-owned. The Trust Deed outlines how the Trustee must manage these shares for the benefit of all employees.
Who runs the Trust?
The administration of the Trust is managed by its directors, known as “The Trustee Directors,” who are responsible for overseeing the Trust’s affairs. They must make decisions with the best interests of Powersystems’ employees in mind. However, the Trust does not participate in the management of Powersystems UK Ltd., which is the responsibility of the company’s Directors.
The Structure… …and Purpose
The Trust is responsible for ensuring Powersystems UK Ltd operates in the best long-term interests of its partners and represents those who will benefit (i.e. the beneficiaries). Trustee Directors must only ever operate in the best interests for beneficiaries as a whole (i.e. the Employees).
Partners Charter
The transition of Powersystems into an employee-owned business provides the opportunity for every employee to embrace their future, realise their ambitions and achieve their goals.
This charter sets out the structure, governance and ownership of Powersystems UK Ltd as an employee-owned business for the benefit of all.
Roles and Responsibilities of Powersystems UK Ltd. Board of Directors
The Board of Directors at Powersystems UK Ltd. holds legal responsibility for managing the company’s business. Each Director must act in accordance with statutory duties under the Companies Acts, with the primary aim of promoting the company’s success for the benefit of its shareholders. In doing so, they must consider long-term outcomes, shareholder interests, business relationships, community and environmental impact, fairness among members, and maintaining high standards of business conduct. Directors are required to exercise independent judgement, reasonable care, skill, and diligence, while also adhering to their legal obligations and considering the principles of the Partners’ Charter and the views of the Employees’ Forum.
Roles and Responsibilities of the Board of Directors of the Employee Owned Trust (EOT)
As the majority shareholder, the Trust board holds ultimate control over Powersystems UK Ltd., meaning certain decisions by the company’s Directors require the Trust’s consent, as outlined in the Companies Act and special consents detailed in Appendix 1. of the Partners Charter. The Trust board acts in the best interests of the Trust’s beneficiaries—current and future employees—ensuring the company’s success, which directly supports their employment.
The Trustee Directors have a fiduciary duty to act on behalf of the Trust’s beneficiaries, which includes six key legal responsibilities: exercising reasonable care, skill, and diligence; exercising independent judgement; and avoiding conflicts of interest. This involves understanding the company’s performance, protecting the value of the Trust’s shareholding, and holding the company’s board accountable for its operations. Importantly, the Trust does not manage the company; that responsibility lies with the Directors of Powersystems UK Ltd.
Roles and Responsibilities of the Employee Forum
The Employee Forum is essential in strengthening the relationship between employees, the company, and the Trustee. It promotes emotional engagement, addresses issues affecting many employees, and serves as a platform for discussion and collaboration to enhance the company.
Roles and Responsibilities of the Employee Forum
Comprising nine elected members, the Forum focuses on:
- Ensuring all employees feel engaged and can contribute to the company’s success.
- Improving communication and transparency within the organisation.
- Stimulating actions to resolve issues affecting staff.
Members gather feedback and ideas for improvement, ensuring the practical application of company values and fostering cooperation between employees, Directors, and Trustee Directors.
Duties of Employee Forum Members:
- Actively seek feedback from colleagues and direct unrelated inquiries to the right channels.
- Share ideas at Forum meetings.
- Collaborate on new initiatives.
- Maintain open and honest communication with colleagues.
Employees become a beneficiary of the Trust and an Employee owner when they join the company and cease to be when they leave.
Employees Rights and Responsibilities
- Responsibility to learn – Opportunity to be informed
- Responsibility to help find solutions – Opportunity to influence
- Responsibility to positively contribute – Opportunity to question
- Responsibility to respect the opinions of others – Opportunity to share in the financial success
Powersystems UK Ltd. is an Employee-Owned Business and has a keen interest in the well-being of all its people. We will encourage and empower you to be imaginative, share great ideas and be involved in the success of the business.