About UK Power Reserve

UK Power Reserve are a leading provider of secure, flexible, low carbon electricity and services to the UK power market. Clients include National Grid, National Rail and other industrial energy users.

Based in the Midlands, the power company has a portfolio of more than 800MW of small-scale, local thermal power generation and battery storage assets. They bring innovative technologies and services, which disrupt the traditional utility model, to keep the UK’s electricity system balanced and resilient.

The company was established in 2010 and experienced a successful management buyout in 2015. Today, the profit generating, high-growth company employs more than 100 people and is spearheaded by Chief Executive Officer Tim Emrich.

Built on the values exceptional, pioneering, integrity, valued growth, health and safety, and teamwork, UK Power Reserve aims to become a major energy player that supports a renewable future.

The company’s headquarters are in Solihull.

What is it like to work for UK Power Reserve

Personal Growth

79% of staff disagreed:

I am bored with the work I do

The company conducts management training and bespoke personal development plans for each potential manager. There is also a succession plan in with subject specific management training for identified successors.

79% of staff disagreed:

I am bored with the work I do

Giving Something Back

77% of staff agreed:

My organisation encourages charitable activities

In 2017, UK Power Reserve achieved full ISO14001 Environmental Management System certification to UKAS standards. This included replacing fluorescent lighting with energy efficient LED lighting, ensuring vehicles were only washed at eco-friendly car washes and creating a green office with reduced use of paper stationery.

77% of staff agreed:

My organisation encourages charitable activities

My Company

97% of staff agreed:

I believe I can make a valuable contribution to the success of this organisation

Through a passion for energy, UK Power Reserve plans to become a major energy player by consistently winning and effectively executing contracts, innovating to find new customers and exceeding their expectations. They have recently instituted an internal customer service feedback mechanism.

97% of staff agreed:

I believe I can make a valuable contribution to the success of this organisation

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