HGV Chargehand Technician

Biffa Waste Services; Abingdon; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Biffa Waste Services is seeking a skilled technician for vehicle maintenance at their Cullham Depot. The role involves ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations while working on a diverse fleet. With over 100 years in the waste management industry, Biffa offers competitive pay, excellent training opportunities, and a commitment to employee wellbeing.

Benefits

Wellbeing scheme for you and your family

21 days Holiday + Bank Holidays

Biffa Perkz – Discounts for you and your family

Cycle2Work scheme

Entry to Eco Drive scheme

Staff discount at The Company Shop

Competitive pay rates

Fantastic training opportunities for progression

Qualifications

• Fully skilled with a full level 3 HGV/PSV qualification.
• Minimum car/van driving license required.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for maintenance and repair of vehicles.
• Carry out scheduled preventative service and maintenance inspections.

Skills

Vehicle Maintenance

Health and Safety Compliance

Technical Knowledge

Education

Level 3 HGV / PSV Qualification

City and Guilds Qualification

NVQ Qualification

Job description

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Biffa Waste - Cullham Depot
Salary: £21.35p/h
Shift Pattern – 6.00 to 19:30 / 08:00 - 17:30 - Overtime & Call Out Available

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

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, a real diverse fleet giving plenty of opportunity to learn and develop your existing technical knowledge.

At Biffa we believe different ideas, perspective and backgrounds are key to developing a creative working environment that delivers real results. It’s why you’ll find us championing diversity and equality at every turn.

We’re here to change the way people think about waste

With over 100 years of history, Biffa’s iconic red trucks and containers are a familiar feature across the UK. Whether we’re turning waste into sustainable power, finding new ways to recycle it or simply keeping it off the streets, we believe every day is an opportunity to improve the lives of millions. Over 10,000 people around the country trust us to provide them with a career that’s always rewarding, often challenging, but never dull.

Requirements

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

Here’s why you’ll love it at Biffa

• Wellbeing scheme for you and your family
• 21 days Holiday + Bank Holidays and travel discounts on hotels and flights.
• 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 which includes insurance, bike discount and lifetime safety checks.
• Entry to our Eco Drive scheme Eco Drive is our exciting new employee benefit 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 discount at The Company Shop retailer, giving additional savings on already largely discounted food products and groceries.
• Competitive rates of pay and fantastic training opportunities for progression because when you grow we grow.