HGV Forecourt Services Engineer

Trigon-Recruitment; Brize Norton; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced leave

Company pension

Life insurance (4x salary)

Healthcare cash plan

Employee assistance programme

GP access and mental health support

Refer-a-friend scheme

Annual leave + bank holidays

Training and progression

Job summary

Trigon-Recruitment is recruiting a reliable HGV Forecourt Services Engineer for our client based in Brize Norton, Oxfordshire. The role combines HGV driving with engineering and maintenance across petrol stations, drainage and forecourt infrastructure.

The position requires regular travel throughout the South of England with 3–4 nights away per week. A full UK HGV licence and strong health and safety focus are essential.

Qualifications

• Full UK HGV licence required.
• Strong commitment to health and safety.
• Flexible travel and overnight stays.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Forecourt & Environmental Services delivery across sites.
• Operate HGV and tanker vehicles safely and professionally; inspect daily.
• Adhere to health, safety and environmental procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain client communication; complete job sheets and reports accurately.
• Participate in emergency/reactive call-outs and travel as required.

Skills

Full UK HGV licence

Health and safety focus

Travel flexibility

Communication skills

Customer service

Problem solving

Teamwork

Independent working

Job description

Job Role: HGV Forecourt Services Engineer
Location: Brize Norton, Oxfordshire
Salary: £39,500 per annum
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time
Hours: Monday to Friday, 06:00 – 17:00 (1-hour lunch break)
Working Pattern: Regular travel throughout the South of England, including 3–4 nights away per week

Role Overview

We are recruiting a reliable and motivated HGV Forecourt Services Engineer to join a specialist environmental services team based in Brize Norton. As a HGV Forecourt Services Engineer, you will work across petrol filling stations, fuel distribution centres and commercial sites, delivering a range of essential environmental and drainage services. This is a varied, hands‑on role combining HGV driving with practical engineering and maintenance activities, supporting customers to maintain compliant and fully operational forecourt infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Forecourt & Environmental Services Delivery
  • Operate as part of a one or two-person team delivering forecourt and environmental services
  • Carry out:
    • Drain cleaning and jetting operations
    • Interceptor cleaning and maintenance
    • Tank cleaning and servicing
    • Forecourt drainage maintenance
    • Reactive environmental works
  • Support fuel retail and distribution sites with planned and emergency works
  • Identify root causes of system issues and support long‑term solutions
• HGV Driving & Vehicle Operations
  • Operate HGV and specialist tanker vehicles safely and professionally
  • Conduct daily vehicle and equipment inspections
  • Ensure vehicles, plant and equipment remain clean, compliant and operational
  • Report vehicle defects, equipment faults and maintenance requirements promptly
  • Comply with all transport legislation and company procedures
• Health, Safety & Compliance
  • Follow all environmental, health and safety procedures
  • Work in accordance with risk assessments, safe systems of work and industry regulations
  • Report near misses, hazards and incidents appropriately
  • Wear and maintain PPE in accordance with company requirements
  • Promote a positive safety culture across all activities
• Customer Service & Documentation
  • Liaise professionally with customers and site representatives
  • Keep customers informed regarding ongoing works and recommendations
  • Complete all job sheets, service reports and documentation accurately
  • Communicate effectively with supervisors regarding progress, issues and opportunities
  • Maintain high standards of professionalism and customer service
• Emergency Response & Team Support
  • Participate in emergency and reactive call‑out activities
  • Travel and stay away from home regularly as part of operational requirements
  • Support wider operational teams when required
  • Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and service excellenc
• Essential Criteria
  • Full UK HGV licence
  • Strong commitment to health and safety
  • Flexible approach to working hours and travel requirements
  • Ability to stay away from home regularly (typically 3–4 nights per week)
  • Good communication and customer service skills
  • Strong work ethic and practical approach to problem‑solving
  • Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• Desirable Criteria
  • Experience in:
    • Drainage operations
    • Tankering services
    • Industrial cleaning
    • Environmental services
    • Utilities or infrastructure sectors
  • Knowledge of forecourt operations and drainage systems
  • Experience operating high‑pressure water jetting equipment
  • Awareness of environmental compliance and pollution prevention requirements
  • ADR qualification (advantageous but not essential)
• Benefits
  • Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption package
  • Company pension scheme
  • Life assurance (4x salary)
  • Healthcare Cash Plan
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • GP access and mental health support
  • Refer‑a‑friend scheme
  • Competitive annual leave plus Bank Holidays
  • Ongoing training and career progression opportunities
  • Specialist industry training provided
• Additional Information
  • Based from Brize Norton with extensive travel throughout the South of England
  • Regular overnight stays required
  • Full specialist training provided
  • Opportunity to build a career within a growing environmental services business