HGV Road Tanker Technician

Scania Nederland B.V.; Falkirk; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer of commercial vehicles is seeking an experienced Petrochemical Engineer to service and maintain road tankers. This role offers an excellent hourly rate of £17.51 to £19.55 with significant benefits including in-house training, enhanced parental leave, and a company matched pension scheme. Candidates must have a minimum of 5 years' experience in the petrochemical industry along with relevant qualifications. A supportive company culture that values diversity and career progression awaits you.

Benefits

In-house training

Enhanced parental leave

Eligibility for annual bonus

Loan car scheme

28 days holiday

Company matched pension

4x basic salary life insurance

Branded overalls

Retail discounts

Qualifications

• A minimum of 5 years' experience in the Petrochemical Road tanker industry.
• Competence in inspecting and rectifying defects in road tankers.

Responsibilities

• Carry out servicing and maintenance on road tankers.
• Conduct inspections and rectify defective equipment.

Skills

Inspection of road tankers

Detecting & rectifying running repairs

Qualified SLP Inspector for Liquid Fuels & LPG

Competent with all SLP standards

Competent with ADR regulations

Vapour Tightness Test (VTT)

Health Check Tests on road tankers

Education

Relevant qualifications in Petrochemical engineering

Job description

Shift Pattern Monday – Friday 08:00 – 16:30 + overtime as required.

£17.51 to £19.55 per hour, plus an excellent benefits package, including:

• In-house training provided to support career progression and increase earnings
• Enhanced parental leave
• Eligibility to annual bonus scheme
• Access to a great loan car scheme
• 28 days holiday (increases with service) plus public holidays
• Company matched pension scheme
• 4x basic salary life insurance
• Branded overalls provided
• Discounts on major retail outlets, including groceries

Are you an experienced Petrochemical Engineer looking for your next career move?

Why Scania?

Working for one of the world’s leading manufacturers of heavy commercial vehicles, you’ll carry out servicing, maintenance, and repairs on some of the most respected vehicles in the industry, within an environment where health and safety is at the forefront of everything you do.

You will enjoy continued development and training at our National Learning Academy, where you’ll be able to increase your pay as you gain more experience and develop your skills.

Key Experience & Responsibilities

Relevant qualifications or proven experience within the Petrochemical Road tanker industry with minimum 5 years’ experience.

• Competent to inspect road tankers, highlight and rectify defective equipment.
• Competent to detect & rectify running repairs on road tankers.
• Qualified SLP Inspector for Liquid Fuels & LPG.
• Competent with all SLP standards.
• Competent with ADR regulations.
• Qualified to conduct Vapour Tightness Test (VTT) & ADR Leakproof test.
• Carry out Health Check Tests on Road tanker.

Closing Date: 19/11/2025

Please note, the closing date for this role is subject to change pending volume of applications.

Next steps:

• If you have the right experience and this role appeals to you, apply today.
• A member of the Scania Recruitment team will contact you.
• If you are successful at that stage, you will be invited to have a conversation with the hiring manager.
• You will be welcomed to a tour of the branch and workshop.

We understand that every candidate is unique, and we strive to accommodate your needs. If you require any adjustments during the application process, please reach out to our Recruitment Team at [e-mail], we’ll be happy to discuss these with you.

Working for Scania is not just about the job. It’s about you too, and this is where the company goes the extra mile and provides an industry leading employment package. We offer an excellent benefits package which includes a pension scheme, complementary life insurance, financial incentive schemes and discounts on major retail outlets including groceries.

At Scania we invest considerably in colleague development, and you can expect to receive comprehensive training and career progression not only in the UK but throughout our Global organisation.

We have a strong and supportive culture, where each individual is seen, respected and has the potential to contribute. We trust each other to act and make decisions, and we believe in a more flexible future workplace based on individual needs. For us, diversity and inclusion is a strategic necessity. By having colleagues with the widest possible range of skills, knowledge, backgrounds, and experiences, we ensure we have the right people and together with an inclusive corporate culture, this drives our business forward. We want our colleagues to feel proud and happy to work for us, no matter where they are from or who they are, and we strive to achieve an inclusive and family‑friendly environment for everyone.

Scania is dedicated to delivering exceptional products and services to our customers and the successful candidate will reflect our core values; CUSTOMER FIRST, RESPECT, ELIMINATION OF WASTE, RESPONSIBILITY and TEAM SPIRIT in all we do.