HGV Chargehand Technician

Biffa plc; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Biffa plc as an HGV Chargehand Technician at the High Wycombe Depot, where you'll maintain their iconic fleet of 'Big Red Trucks'. This role offers opportunities for skill development, competitive pay, and excellent benefits in a diverse work environment.

Benefits

Wellbeing scheme for you and your family.

21 days holiday plus Bank Holidays.

Biffa Perkz discounts.

Cycle2Work scheme.

Eco Drive scheme for leasing electric vehicles.

Staff discounts at The Company Shop.

Competitive pay and training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Fully skilled with Level 3 HGV / PSV apprenticeship.
• Technician level qualification required.
• Minimum of a car/van driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair vehicles and waste management equipment.
• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance and inspections.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety legislation.

Skills

Vehicle Maintenance

Health and Safety Compliance

Technical Skills Development

Education

Level 3 HGV / PSV Apprenticeship

City and Guilds or NVQ Qualification

IRTEC Qualification

Job description

HGV Chargehand Technician

Biffa Waste - High Wycombe Depot
Salary: £21.35 p/h
Shift Pattern: 7.00-16.30 & 10.00-19.30

Join our team and be part of the iconic fleet of “Big Red Trucks”. With over 100 years of history, Biffa’s red trucks and containers are a familiar sight across the UK. Are you ready to help keep them running?

You will be responsible for maintaining and repairing vehicles and waste management equipment to ensure compliance with health and safety legislation and DVSA requirements. You will also perform scheduled preventative maintenance and inspections to meet Biffa’s operator’s licence commitments. Our diverse fleet ranges from light commercial vans to 44t articulated assets, offering great opportunities to develop your technical skills.

At Biffa, we value diversity and believe different ideas and backgrounds foster a creative work environment that delivers results. We are committed to championing diversity and equality.

We aim to change how people think about waste. Whether converting waste into energy, recycling, or keeping streets clean, we see every day as an opportunity to improve lives. Over 10,000 employees across the UK trust us for rewarding careers that are challenging but never dull.

• Fully skilled with a Level 3 HGV / PSV apprenticeship, City and Guilds, or NVQ qualification.
• Technician level qualification.
• Minimum of a car/van driving licence required.
• HGV licence desirable.
• IRTEC qualification desirable.

Why you'll love working at Biffa

• Wellbeing scheme for you and your family.
• 21 days holiday plus Bank Holidays and discounts on hotels and flights.
• Biffa Perkz discounts on everyday items, entertainment, retail outlets, and holidays for you and your family.
• Cycle2Work scheme with insurance, bike discounts, and safety checks.
• Eco Drive scheme allowing employees to lease electric or hybrid vehicles.
• Staff discounts at The Company Shop on food and groceries.
• Competitive pay and excellent training opportunities for career progression.