HGV Technician

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

Job summary

A leading waste management company in the UK is seeking an HGV Technician for their Bristol Depot. The role involves maintenance and repair of vehicles along with compliance to safety regulations. Join a team dedicated to changing perceptions of waste management while benefiting from strong professional development opportunities.

Benefits

21 days holiday plus bank holidays

Access to our Employee Assistance Programme

Excellent training opportunities for progression

Biffa Perkz discounts

Eco Drive scheme

Staff discount at The Company Shop

Qualifications

• Fully skilled with a Level 3 HGV / PSV apprentice qualification.
• Minimum of a car/van driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance and repair of vehicles and waste management handling equipment.
• Scheduled preventative service and maintenance inspections.
• Ensuring compliance with health and safety legislation and DVSA requirements.

Skills

HGV Technician

PSV Mechanic

Heavy Goods Technician

Lorry Mechanic

LGV Technician

Semi-skilled Technician

Education

Level 3 HGV / PSV apprentice qualification

City and Guilds

NVQ qualification

Job description

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Biffa Waste - Bristol Depot

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Shift Pattern: Early, Afternoon, and Late shifts, rotating weekly. Overtime & Call Out available.

Monday to Friday (45hrs per week)

Have you seen our "Big Red Trucks"? With over 100 years of history, Biffa's iconic red trucks and containers are a familiar feature across the UK. Do you want to be part of the team that 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, ensuring compliance with 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 to 44t articulated specialist assets, providing diverse learning and development opportunities.

We are looking for professionals with experience in roles such as PSV Mechanic, Heavy Goods Technician, Lorry Mechanic, LGV Technician, HGV Technician, or HGV Mechanic.

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

Requirements:

• Fully skilled with a full level 3 HGV / PSV apprentice qualification, City and Guilds, or NVQ qualification.
• Minimum of a car/van driving licence.

Why you'll love working at Biffa:

• 21 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme supporting physical, mental, and financial health.
• Excellent training opportunities for progression.
• Biffa Perkz discounts on everyday items, entertainment, large purchases, and holiday deals for you and your family.
• Eco Drive scheme: lease a fully electric or hybrid-electric car.
• Staff discount at The Company Shop, offering savings on groceries and food products.

At Biffa, inclusivity is core to our culture. We believe diverse ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds foster a creative and effective working environment that benefits our communities, colleagues, customers, and stakeholders.