HGV Technician

Biffa; Barking; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading waste management company is looking for an HGV Technician at their Barking Depot. The role involves maintaining a diverse fleet, with opportunities for professional growth and a joining bonus of £1,500. Employees enjoy various perks, including holidays, discounts, and a focus on personal development.

Benefits

21 days Holiday + Bank Holidays

Employee Assistance Programme

Fantastic training opportunities for progression

Biffa Perkz discounts on products

Eco Drive scheme for electric/hybrid leasing

Staff discount at The Company Shop

Qualifications

• Fully skilled with level 3 HGV/PSV qualification.
• Minimum of car/van driving licence required.
• HGV licence essential.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair vehicles and waste management equipment.
• Conduct scheduled preventative service and maintenance inspections.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety legislation.

Skills

Maintenance

Repair

Health and Safety Compliance

Education

Level 3 HGV / PSV Apprentice Qualification

City and Guilds Qualification

NVQ Qualification

Job description

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HGV Technician - Joining Bonus of £1,500 !!

Biffa Waste - Barking Depot
Pay Rate: £ (45hrs per week)
Shift Pattern – Early and Lates rotating one week of each - Overtime & Call Out Available

Monday to Friday (45hrs per week)

Have you seen our “Big Red Trucks” With over 100 years of history, Biffa has iconic red trucks and containers are a familiar feature across the UK, do you want to be part of the team which keeps all this running?

We are here to change the way people think about waste!

You will be responsible for the maintenance and repair of vehicles and waste management handling equipment to meet health and safety legislation and DVSA requirements.

You will also carry out scheduled preventative service and maintenance inspections to meet Biffa’s operator’s licence commitments. Our fleet ranges from light commercial vans all the way up to 44t articulated specialist assets, a real diverse fleet giving plenty of opportunity to learn and develop your existing technical knowledge.

We are looking for professionals that may have had the previous roles – PSV Mechanic, Heavy Goods Technician, Lorry Mechanic, LGV Technician, HGV Technician, HGV Mechanic.

If you are a skilled or semi-skilled Technician, we would still love to hear from you as we can offer upskilling and career development.

Requirements

• Fully skilled having achieved a full level 3 HGV / PSV apprentice qualification/City and Guilds Qualification/NVQ Qualification.
• Must have a minimum of a car/van driving licence.
• HGV licence Essential

Here is why you will love it at Biffa.

• 21 days Holiday + Bank Holidays.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme that provides support with your physical, mental, and financial health if required.
• Fantastic training opportunities for progression because when you grow, we grow!
• Biffa Perkz – Discounts on everything from day-to-day items and entertainment to large purchases at many retail outlets and holiday bargains. Discounts are available to you and your family.
• Entry to our Eco Drive scheme Eco Drive is our exciting new employee benefit which offers employees the chance to lease a fully electric or hybrid-electric car.
• As part of the Biffa group, you will be able to apply for staff discount at The Company Shop retailer, giving additional savings on already largely discounted food products and groceries.

Being inclusive is core to our culture at Biffa; we believe different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds are key to developing a creative and effective working environment that represents our communities and generates the best outcomes for colleagues, customers, and stakeholders, which is why you’ll find us championing diversity, equity and inclusion at every turn.