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Powersystems Announces New Partnership with Lighthouse Charity to Support Staff Well-being

October 9, 2024

The Lighthouse Charity offers a range of services tailored to the construction community and their families, ensuring that support is always within reach. As part of this new partnership, all Powersystems partners will now have access to the following resources:

  • 24/7 Helpline, Text Service, and Live Chat – Round-the-clock support for any emotional, financial, or physical issues
  • Lighthouse Beacons – Safe Meeting spaces and a confidential environment to discuss any personal or professional challenges.
  • Self-Support App – Easily accessible support right from your phone.

Through the Lighthouse Well-being Academy, all Powersystems partners can access a variety of learning and tutor led well-being training relevant to our industry.

Subjects range from coping with stress, banter vs bullying, suicide awareness and support for the industry’s mental health first aiders. These resources are designed to equip you with strategies to better manage stress, anxiety, and other challenges, fostering healthier and more productive work environments

The Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity is the only charity dedicated to supporting the construction community and their families, providing emotional, physical, and financial well-being support. Their mission is to ensure that everyone in our industry has easy access to the help they need and to promote healthy, sustainable futures for both current and future generations.

We encourage all staff to take advantage of these excellent resources. Whether you need assistance now or want to learn more about maintaining a healthy work-life balance, the Lighthouse Charity is here to support you.

For more information about the services available to you,

  • If you or anyone you know is struggling, reach out for 24/7 free and confidential support now;
  • 24/7 helplines; 0345 605 1956, (UK)  1800 939 122 (ROI)
  • Live chat lighthouseclub.org 
  • Text HARDHAT to 85258
  • Find out more at www.lighthouseclub.org  

At Powersystems, we are committed to ensuring the well-being of our team. This partnership with Lighthouse Club strengthens that commitment, providing you with the tools and support needed to thrive both personally and professionally.

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Powersystems is a leading high voltage specialist electrical engineering company with over 47 years of experience. Renowned for its expertise and reliability, Powersystems has become a trusted provider of design, installation, and commissioning services for electrical infrastructure and grid connections across the UK.

As the first Lloyds National Electricity Registration Scheme accredited Independent Connection Provider (ICP), Powersystems has been delivering contestable grid connections at voltages up to 132 kV for 27 years.

Since 2000, Powersystems has successfully connected over 6.1 gigawatts of renewable energy to the UK electricity grid. Our projects span many sectors from onshore and offshore wind, solar energy, tidal and hydroelectric power, electric vehicle infrastructure, as well as generation installations for short-term operating reserves (STOR), combined heat and power (CHP), grid stability initiatives such as rotating stabilisers, battery energy storage systems (BESS), and commercial industrial private wire networks.

In collaboration with partners, Powersystems has connected 30% of all onshore wind farms in the UK, contributing significantly to the nation’s renewable energy capacity to collectively work towards a sustainable future to help the UK achieve Net Zero by 2050.

Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our integrated management systems, which are ISO accredited, and our rigorous approach to health and safety under the ‘Priority No.1’ brand, ensuring best practices across the industry.

Powersystems UK Ltd. is an employee-owned business that values the well-being of its employees, fostering an environment where innovation is encouraged, and everyone is empowered to share ideas and contribute to the company’s success.

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