HGV Technician

Grundon Waste Management; Bishop's Cleeve; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Great benefits

Job summary

Grundon Waste Management in Bishops Cleeve is seeking a skilled HGV Technician to join our workshop team. You will inspect, service, and repair vehicles to ensure maximum uptime, carry out MOT preparations, diagnose faults, and report defects clearly to deadlines.

You will mentor apprentices, work safely with PPE, and support occasional cover at other sites. We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, training, and the chance to contribute to sustainable waste management solutions.

Qualifications

• Hold City & Guilds Parts 1-3 in HGV maintenance or NVQ Level 3 or equivalent.
• Ideally have a valid HGV license (Class 2), tachograph card, and Driver CPC.
• Strong knowledge of hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems.
• Commitment to health and safety and SOPs.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Carry out inspections, servicing and repairs on vehicles to deadlines.
• Prepare HGVs for annual MOT testing.
• Diagnose faults and repair mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems.
• Complete service documentation and reports.
• Maintain a safe, clean working environment and use PPE.
• Support and mentor apprentice technicians.
• Provide roadside assistance when safe and respond to calls.
• Occasionally cover at other site to meet operational needs.

Skills

HGV maintenance knowledge

Electrical systems

Hydraulic systems

Pneumatic systems

Problem solving

Health & Safety

Team mentoring

Education

City & Guilds Parts 1-3 in HGV maintenance

Job description

Hours: Mon- Fri - 06.00 to 16.30 plus alternate Saturday from 06:00am-11:30am.

47.75hrs average across a two-week period with slightly later shift included

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity where your skills will shine and your ideas will shape the future?

At Grundon, we are on the lookout for a dynamic, passionate, and driven HGV Technician to join our team based in Bishops Cleeve.

This is more than just a job , it’s an opportunity to join a company that is here to show the world that there is more to waste than it seems. Here your contributions will make a real difference as we work towards our shared vision to unlock the potential of waste whilst we are dedicated to leaving a better planet for future generations.

Reporting into the Workshop Manager you will play a key role in driving our mission forward by delivering a high quality, reliable, and cost-effective vehicle maintenance service, ensuring maximum vehicle availability and minimal downtime.

Our HGV Technicians are required on occasions to work at height, which requires the use of safety equipment that have a manufacturers’ guaranteed load bearing weight limit of 140kg. In order to protect our employees’ safety, we operate a strict weight limit in these roles of 140kg. As part of our application process, you will be required to declare that you do not weigh in excess of this.

What will you do

• Carry out inspections, servicing, and repairs on vehicles, including warranty work, ensuring tasks are completed to agreed deadlines and in line with manufacturer and regulatory standards.
• Prepare and present HGVs for annual MOT testing.
• Diagnose faults and repair mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems, accurately reporting any defects.
• Complete service documentation and job records in line with company procedures, and follow incident and near-miss reporting processes where required.
• Maintain a safe, clean working environment, complying with health and safety regulations, Safe Operating Procedures (SOPs), and risk assessments, including correct use of PPE.
• Support and guide apprentice technicians while contributing positively to the wider team.
• Provide roadside assistance when safe to do so and participate in ongoing training to maintain up-to-date skills and knowledge.
• Work reliably to agreed hours, with flexibility to support operational needs, including occasional cover at other site

Why you will like working here:

• A supportive, inclusive, and fun team culture.
• Designed to empower you to work where and how you thrive, balancing productivity with lifestyle.
• Opportunities for career growth and development.
• Competitive salary and great benefits.
• A company that values your voice and ideas.

About You

• Hold a City & Guilds (Parts 1, 2 & 3), NVQ Level 3 qualification, or equivalent in HGV maintenance; alternatively, have at least 10 years’ relevant experience.
• Ideally possess a valid HGV licence (minimum Class 2), digital tachograph card, and Driver CPC, with a good understanding of tachograph systems.
• Have strong technical knowledge of hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems, with the ability to carry out safe, efficient, and cost-effective repairs.
• Demonstrate a solid understanding of current health and safety legislation and best practices.
• Communicate effectively and maintain a professional approach with colleagues and customers.
• Be able to work both independently and as part of a team, using initiative and flexibility to take on new tasks.
• Apply strong problem-solving skills in a practical working environment.

About Grundon?

Grundon is the UK’s largest family-owned supplier of integrated waste management and environmental services. Founded in 1929, we have developed a distinctive approach that has helped us to maintain a leading position within the waste industry. This approach is underpinned by our commitment to quality of service, innovation and technical progress, together with a genuine and demonstrable concern for the environment.

Why Grundon?

At Grundon, we are dedicated to providing diversity, equality, and inclusion. We believe great ideas come from everywhere, and we’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, heard, and empowered to thrive.

If you're ready to take the next step in your career within the dynamic world of waste management and environmental services, this is your opportunity to join one of the industry’s most respected names.