HGV Technician

Veolia Environmental Services (Uk) Plc; Chalfont St. Peter; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 Days holiday

Fully equipped workshop van

Pension scheme

Free physiotherapy service

Discounts on groceries & retailers

Digital health resources

24/7 virtual GP for you and family

Training and development

Employee financial wellbeing support

Job summary

Veolia Environmental Services (Uk) Plc in the United Kingdom is looking for a skilled HGV Technician to keep our fleet safe and on the road across the UK.

You will perform routine body inspections, fault finding and repairs, attend roadside breakdowns when required, and maintain tools and equipment.

We offer a supportive environment with 25 days holiday, a fully equipped workshop van, a pension scheme, and ongoing training to help you reach your full potential.

Qualifications

• HVAC?

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine body inspections, defect repairs and fault finding to ensure fleet reliability and safety.
• Attend roadside breakdowns if required and work as part of a team.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Fault finding

Teamwork

Education

NVQ Level 3 Vehicle Qualification

Tools

Tool kit

Job description

When you see the world as we do, you see the chance to help the world take better care of its resources and help it become a better place for everyone. As a HGV Technician at Veolia no two days are the same, with multiple types of vehicles within our fleet. Your role is pivotal, ensuring that we can continue to deliver our service across the UK. Whether you're looking to overhaul the industry, or just do a good day's work, we know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment, and contribute to our inclusive culture. What you'll be doing;

• Supporting our Gerrads cross Commercial depot.
• You will keep our HGV's safely on the road, so our street side operatives can carry out their duties for our millions of customers.
• Responsible for carrying out routine body inspections, defect repairs, fault finding and repairs to ensure our fleet is reliable, available and safe.
• Ensure all workshop Van, personal tools and welding equipment is secured and where possible locked away each night. Welding and electrical equipment should be turned off and left in a safe condition when not in use.
• Attend roadside breakdowns if required and work as part of a team.
  Previous experience as a Mechanical Fitter/Technician ideally with an NVQ Level 3 Vehicle Qualification.
• Hold a HGV driving licence - desirable or willing to gain this through training.
• Supply your own comprehensive tool kit.
  If you are a skilled Technician we'd still love to hear from you.

We're proud to have been named as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work for three consecutive years in 2023, 2024 and 2025. This consistent recognition reflects our commitment to our people, demonstrating that Veolia is not just transforming the environment, we're also transforming what it means to have a rewarding, purposeful career.

We're dedicated to supporting you throughout your application journey, offering adjustments where reasonable and appropriate. As a proud Disability Confident Employer, we will offer an interview to applicants with a disability or long-term condition who opt-in to the Disability Confident scheme, and meet the minimum criteria for our roles. We're also committed to ensuring that all applicants and colleagues receive fair treatment without discrimination on any grounds, aiming to create a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

• 25 Days holiday + Bank holidays
• Fully equipped workshop van
• 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
• 24 hour access to a virtual GP, 365 days a year, for you and family members in your household
• Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential
• Stream - Employee financial wellbeing support: early access to your earned pay, savings, budgeting, financial coaching & rewards.