HGV Technician

Biffa Waste Services; Bromborough; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an HGV Technician, where your skills will help maintain a fleet of iconic red trucks. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on a diverse range of vehicles, from light vans to articulated trucks, ensuring they meet health and safety regulations. With a strong emphasis on training and career development, you'll be part of a team that values your growth and contribution. Enjoy a supportive work environment that champions diversity and offers fantastic perks like a generous holiday allowance, pension scheme, and employee discounts. Embrace the chance to make a difference in waste management while advancing your career in a dynamic setting.

Benefits

21 days Holiday + Bank Holidays

Fantastic Pension Scheme

Employee Referral Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Training Opportunities

Biffa Perkz Discounts

Cycle2Work Scheme

Eco Drive Scheme

Staff Discounts at The Company Shop

Qualifications

• Must have a full level 3 HGV/PSV qualification or equivalent.
• Minimum of a car/van driving licence required; HGV licence desirable.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for maintenance and repair of vehicles and waste management equipment.
• Conduct scheduled preventative service and maintenance inspections.

Skills

HGV Technician

PSV Mechanic

Lorry Mechanic

LGV Technician

Technical Knowledge

Education

Level 3 HGV / PSV Qualification

City and Guilds Qualification

NVQ Qualification

Tools

Diagnostic Tools

Maintenance Equipment

Job description

HGV Technician - Joining Bonus of £1,500 !!

Biffa Waste - Bromborough Depot
Salary: £19.22p/h
Shift Pattern – 06:00 - 15:00 / 14:00 - 23:00, rotating one week of each. - Overtime & Call Out Available

Monday to Friday (45hrs per week)

Have you seen our “Big Red Trucks”? With over 100 years of history, Biffa has iconic red trucks and containers that are a familiar feature across the UK. Do you want to be part of the team which keeps all this running?

We are here to change the way people think about waste!

You will be responsible for the maintenance and repair of vehicles and waste management handling equipment to meet health and safety legislation and DVSA requirements.

You will also carry out scheduled preventative service and maintenance inspections to meet Biffa’s operator’s licence commitments. Our fleet ranges from light commercial vans all the way up to 44t articulated specialist assets, providing a diverse range of opportunities to learn and develop your existing technical knowledge.

We are looking for professionals that may have held previous roles such as PSV Mechanic, Heavy Goods Technician, Lorry Mechanic, LGV Technician, HGV Technician, or HGV Mechanic.

If you are a skilled or semi-skilled Technician, we would still love to hear from you as we can offer upskilling and career development.

• Fully skilled with a full level 3 HGV / PSV apprentice qualification/City and Guilds Qualification/NVQ Qualification.
• Technician level.
• Must have a minimum of a car/van driving licence.
• HGV licence desirable.
• IRTEC Qualification desirable.

Here is why you will love it at Biffa:

• 21 days Holiday + Bank Holidays.
• Fantastic Pension Scheme.
• £500 Employee Referral Scheme.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme that provides support with your physical, mental, and financial health if required.
• Fantastic training opportunities for progression because when you grow, we grow!
• Biffa Perkz – Discounts on everything from day-to-day items and entertainment to large purchases at many retail outlets and holiday bargains. Discounts are available to you and your family.
• Cycle2Work scheme.
• Entry to our Eco Drive scheme, which offers employees the chance to lease a fully electric or hybrid-electric car.
• As part of the Biffa group, you will be able to apply for staff discounts at The Company Shop retailer, giving additional savings on already largely discounted food products and groceries.

Being inclusive is core to our culture at Biffa; we believe different ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds are key to developing a creative and effective working environment that represents our communities and generates the best outcomes for colleagues, customers, and stakeholders. This is why you’ll find us championing diversity, equity, and inclusion at every turn.