HGV Mechanic

Veolia; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental services company in Birmingham seeks a skilled technician for HGV maintenance. This role involves repairing and maintaining vehicles and trailers in a workshop setting. The ideal candidate should possess either an NVQ Level 3 in HGV Motor Mechanics or have at least four years of experience, along with a strong understanding of health and safety practices. Competitive salary up to £64,000, with opportunities for ongoing training. Join us and make a meaningful impact in the industry.

Benefits

20 days of annual leave increasing with service

Access to pension scheme

Free physiotherapy service

Discounts on groceries and retailers

Support for physical, mental, and financial health

Ongoing training and development

Qualifications

• Either an NVQ Level 3 in HGV Motor Mechanics or 4 years of relevant experience.
• Good awareness of safe working practices and Health & Safety.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain a fleet of HGVs and trailers.
• Carry out PPM and fault finding on HGV/LGV units.
• Work on bespoke blower trailers and perform electrical works.

Job description

Overview

Ready to find the right role for you?

Salary: £46,000 basic

Plus regular overtime and including the alternative Saturdays = up to £64,000

Occasional Sundays and bank holidays when needed - will be paid at £27.84ph

Hours: 45 hours per week, Monday to Friday 7.30am - 5.00pm

Alternative Saturdays 7am - 12pm

Exclusive use of Company van

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

• 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 do

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

We are excited to announce that our new workshop facility will be constructed in 2026, featuring a professional service pit that will significantly improve our maintenance capabilities and service quality.

Duties

• Currently our trailer inspections and repairs are conducted at ground level - this will be changed with our new upcoming workshop pit.
• 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:

• Either an NVQ Level 3 in HGV Motor Mechanics or 4 years experience as a minimum
• Good awareness of safe working practices / Health & Safety

Desirable:

• IRTEK qualification
• HGV licence
• Autoelectric qualification
• Hydraulic qualification or experience

What\'s next?

Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come.

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.