HGV Mechanic

Veolia Environmental Services (Uk) Plc; Bradnock's Marsh; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Free physiotherapy

Retail discounts

Health & wellness resources

Training & development opportunities

Job summary

Veolia Environmental Services (Uk) Plc is seeking an HGV/Maintenance Technician to work in our vehicle maintenance workshop. You will inspect, service and repair a fleet of HGVs and trailers, performing PPM, fault finding, and brake testing while ensuring safety and compliance.

Essentials include an NVQ Level 3 in HGV Motor Mechanics and strong safety awareness. Desirable qualifications include IRTEK, hydraulic/electric qualifications, or related experience.

Qualifications

• Essential: NVQ Level 3 in HGV Motor Mechanics and awareness of safe working practices.
• Desirable: IRTEK qualification, HGV licence, Autoelectric qualification, hydraulic qualification or experience.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Health & Safety awareness

Education

NVQ Level 3 in HGV Motor Mechanics

IRTEK qualification (desirable)

Job description

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.

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. 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.

• 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