HGV Mechanic

Veolia; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the livestock bedding sector is seeking skilled technicians to maintain and repair HGVs at their Solihull facility. This full-time role offers competitive pay, extensive benefits including annual leave, pension scheme, and opportunities for ongoing training. Ideal candidates will hold an NVQ Level 3 in HGV Motor Mechanics and be familiar with safe working practices. If you're ready to enhance your career in a supportive environment and contribute to a diverse workforce, apply today!

Benefits

20 days of annual leave increasing after service

Access to the pension scheme

Free physiotherapy service

Discounts on groceries and retailers

Resources for physical, mental, and financial health

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in HGV Motor Mechanics and experience required.
• Good awareness of safe working practices and Health & Safety.
• Desirable: HGV licence, Autoelectric qualification, Hydraulic qualification or experience.

Responsibilities

• Working alongside technicians to repair and maintain HGVs and trailers.
• Perform trailer inspections, repairs, and fault-finding on HGV/LGV units.
• Conduct hydraulic and electrical works on various units/trailers.

Skills

Safe working practices

Health & Safety awareness

Education

NVQ Level 3 in HGV Motor Mechanics

Tools

Hydraulic systems knowledge

Electrical systems knowledge

Job description

Ready to find the right role for you?

Salary: £18.56 per hour
Hours: 45 hours per week

Monday to Friday 7.30am - 5.00pm

Alternative Saturdays 7am - 12pm - will be paid at £23.20ph



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

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.



Duties:

• 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
  

What's next?



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



We're proud to be listed in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024, being named as a Top 10 Very Big Organisation to work for two years in a row! This accolade further demonstrates our commitment to our people and our actions in creating an environment where everyone can be their true selves and enjoy working at Veolia.



We want to ensure that you feel supported throughout the application process and provide reasonable adjustments where necessary and requested. If you require any reasonable adjustments as part of your application and interview process please do not hesitate to let us know.



We know how important it is to be fully committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive place to work for every one of our colleagues. We are committed to ensuring that all job applicants and members of staff are treated equally, without discrimination because of sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.



We therefore welcome and encourage all candidates who meet the minimum requirements to apply.



If you are successful in securing a new role or promotion within the company, any offer to you may be subject to the acceptance of standardised terms and conditions. These new terms and conditions may differ from your current contract if you have any questions about how this might affect you, please don't hesitate to contact your line manager or the HR team.





Job Posting End Date:

25-06-2025

What's next?

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

We're proud to be listed in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024, being named as a Top 10 Very Big Organisation to work for two years in a row! This accolade further demonstrates our commitment to our people and our actions in creating an environment where everyone can be their true selves and enjoy working at Veolia.

We want to ensure that you feel supported throughout the application process and provide reasonable adjustments where necessary and requested. If you require any reasonable adjustments as part of your application and interview process please do not hesitate to let us know.

We know how important it is to be fully committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive place to work for every one of our colleagues. We are committed to ensuring that all job applicants and members of staff are treated equally, without discrimination because of sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.

We therefore welcome and encourage all candidates who meet the minimum requirements to apply.