HGV Mechanic

Veolia; Berkswell; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On the job training

20 days annual leave + increases

Pension scheme access

Health & wellbeing support

Discounts

Development opportunities

Job summary

Veolia is seeking a skilled HGV Technician to repair and maintain a fleet of heavy goods vehicles from our Solihull workshop. You will perform inspections, PPMs, fault finding, and repairs, including hydraulic and electrical work, with some off-site breakdowns.

The role requires NVQ Level 3 in HGV Motor Mechanics and a strong safety mindset. Desirable qualifications include IRTE, HGV licence, and related qualifications. Training and progression opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Must have NVQ Level 3 in HGV Motor Mechanics and relevant experience.
• Good awareness of safe working practices/Health & Safety.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain a fleet of HGVs and trailers in the vehicle maintenance workshop.
• Carry out PPM and/or fault finding on HGV/LGV units and trailers.
• Carry out inspections, repairs, brake testing and fault-finding on various trailers and hydraulic/electrical systems.
• Attend off-site breakdowns and perform welding/fabricating where required.

Skills

Health & Safety awareness

Education

NVQ Level 3 in HGV Motor Mechanics

IRTE qualification

HGV licence

Autoelectric qualification

Tools

Hydraulic qualification

Job description

Salary:

£19.66 per hour

Overtime after 45 hours will be paid at £24.58ph

Occasional Sundays or Bank Holidays will be paid at £29.49ph

Exclusive use of a company van

Hours:

45 hours per week - alternative shift pattern

Week 1 : 06:00 - 15:30

Week 2 : 07:30 - 17:00

Plus alternative Saturdays 7am - 12pm paid at £24.58ph

Location:

Solihull, B92 0LP

This facility is one of the largest livestock bedding suppliers in the country with over 40 years of experience in producing and supplying a range of high-quality animal bedding.

What we can offer you;

• On the job training provided
• 20 days of annual leave increasing by one day per year after 2 years service to a maximum of 25 days
• Access to our people's pension scheme
• Free physiotherapy service
• Discounts on everything from groceries to well known retailers
• Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health; so you can lean on us whenever you need to
• Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential

What you will be doing:

You will be working alongside other technicians to repair and maintain a fleet of HGVs and trailers, working out of the vehicle maintenance workshop.

• Trailer inspections and repairs
• Carry out PPM and/or fault finding on HGV/LGV units and trailers

• Moffat inspections and repairs
• Hydraulic works on multiple types of units / trailers
• Electrical works on multiple types of units / trailers
• Work on bespoke "blower" trailers (including blowing equipment)
• Fault-finding and brake testing/braking systems
• Pre LOLER inspections to fleet, where applicable
• Some aspects of welding and fabricating
• Attend off-site breakdowns

What are we looking for?

Essential:

• NVQ Level 3 in HGV Motor Mechanics and experience
• Good awareness of safe working practices / Health & Safety

Desirable:

IRTEK qualification, HGV licence, Autoelectric qualification, hydraulic qualification or experience

We're proud to have been named as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work for three consecutive years in 2023, 2024 and 2025. This consistent recognition reflects our commitment to our people, demonstrating that Veolia is not just transforming the environment, we're also transforming what it means to have a rewarding, purposeful career.

We're dedicated to supporting you throughout your application journey, offering adjustments where reasonable and appropriate. As a proud Disability Confident Employer, we will offer an interview to applicants with a disability or long-term condition who opt-in to the Disability Confident scheme, and meet the minimum criteria for our roles.

We're also committed to ensuring that all applicants and colleagues receive fair treatment without discrimination on any grounds, aiming to create a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.