HGV Chargehand Technician

TN United Kingdom; Bodmin; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in waste management seeks a skilled technician to maintain and repair a diverse fleet of vehicles. This role offers an exciting opportunity to develop your technical skills while ensuring compliance with health and safety legislation. Join a company that values diversity and provides excellent training opportunities for career progression. With a commitment to sustainability and community service, this position promises a rewarding career where no two days are the same.

Benefits

Wellbeing scheme

21 days holiday plus bank holidays

Biffa Perkz discounts

Cycle2Work scheme

Eco Drive scheme

Staff discount at The Company Shop

Competitive pay rates

Excellent training opportunities

Qualifications

• Fully skilled with Level 3 HGV / PSV qualification or equivalent.
• Minimum of a car/van driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance and repair of vehicles and waste management equipment.
• Carry out scheduled preventative service and maintenance inspections.

Skills

HGV / PSV qualification

City and Guilds qualification

NVQ qualification

Driving licence

Education

Level 3 HGV / PSV apprentice qualification

Job description

Social network you want to login/join with:

About Biffa

With over 100 years of history, Biffa’s iconic red trucks and containers are a familiar feature across the UK. We are committed to changing the way people think about waste, turning waste into sustainable power, finding new ways to recycle, and keeping communities clean. Over 10,000 people trust us for rewarding careers that are often challenging but never dull.

Role Overview

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. This includes carrying out scheduled preventative service and maintenance inspections to meet Biffa’s operator’s licence commitments. Our diverse fleet ranges from light commercial vans to 44t articulated specialist assets, providing ample opportunities to develop your technical skills.

Our Values

At Biffa, we believe diverse ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds are key to fostering a creative working environment that delivers results. We champion diversity and equality at every turn.

Requirements

1. Fully skilled, having achieved a full Level 3 HGV / PSV apprentice qualification, City and Guilds qualification, or NVQ qualification.
2. Must have a minimum of a car/van driving licence.

Benefits

• Wellbeing scheme for you and your family
• 21 days holiday plus bank holidays and travel discounts on hotels and flights
• Biffa Perkz – discounts on daily items, entertainment, large purchases, and holiday deals for you and your family
• Cycle2Work scheme including insurance, bike discounts, and lifetime safety checks
• Eco Drive scheme offering employees the chance to lease fully electric or hybrid-electric cars
• Staff discount at The Company Shop on food products and groceries
• Competitive pay rates and excellent training opportunities for career progression