HGV Technician

Veolia; Dewsbury; Vor Ort; GBP 41.000 - 50.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

25 days leave

Pension scheme

Retail discounts

Health resources

Volunteer day

Training & development

Financial wellbeing

Zusammenfassung

Veolia in Dewsbury is seeking a proactive HGV Technician to join our fleet maintenance team. You will diagnose faults, service and repair refuse collection vehicles, and ensure safety, compliance and high customer satisfaction across our UK operations.

The role requires NVQ Level 3 in Heavy Vehicle Service & Maintenance, strong diagnostic skills and the ability to work independently with flexible hours, including overtime.

Qualifikationen

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Heavy Vehicle Service & Maintenance.
• Proven experience in commercial vehicle repair and servicing.
• Strong diagnostic and fault-finding skills.

Aufgaben

• Diagnose faults and carry out repairs on chassis and mounted equipment.
• Service vehicles to standards and prepare for MOT inspections.
• Complete body and chassis repairs and ensure compliance with DoT specs.
• Maintain accurate records and time sheets.
• Diagnose and repair hydraulic, electrical and pneumatic vehicle systems.
• Ensure all work is completed efficiently and to company standards.
• Follow health and safety procedures and ensure safety of self and others.
• Complete roadside repairs when necessary (training provided).
• Undertake training to enhance technical skills and knowledge.

Kenntnisse

Diagnostics

Fault finding

Electronics

Hydraulics

Wiring diagrams

Health & safety

Independent worker

Overtime flex

Ausbildung

NVQ Level 3 Heavy Vehicle Service & Maintenance

Jobbeschreibung

Salary: £45,015.99 per annum broken down as £21.64 p/h, 40 hours per week

Plus the following allowances

+ £0.50p/h HGV licence bonus
8.33% average overtime rate holiday pay
x1.25 overtime rate
x2 Sundays rate
x2 Bank Holiday working, day in lieu

Standby payment of £16 per night for being on call
Callout payment of £30 if you are on call and get called out to repair a vehicle

Sign-on and retention bonus of £3,000

Refer a Technician to us and earn £1,000

Hours: 40 hours per week
Location: Dewsbury, WF12 9EG

What we can offer you:

• 25 days of annual leave
• Access to our company pension scheme
• 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
• One paid days leave every year to volunteer and support your community
• 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.

Are you a skilled technician with a passion for vehicle maintenance and a commitment to high standards? We're looking for a proactive and detail-oriented HGV Technician to join us! 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.

This hands-on role is pivotal in ensuring we can continue to deliver our service across the UK. Your role involves maintaining and repairing refuse collection vehicles to the highest standards, ensuring safety, compliance, and customer satisfaction every step of the way.

Key Responsibilities:

• Diagnose faults and carry out repairs on chassis and mounted equipment
• Service vehicles to VOSA standards and prepare them for MOT inspections
• Complete body and chassis repairs and ensure compliance with Department of Transport specifications
• Maintain accurate records, complete necessary paperwork and time sheets
• Diagnose and repair hydraulic, electrical and pneumatic vehicle systems
• Ensure all work is completed efficiently and to company standards
• Follow health and safety procedures and be responsible for your safety and those around you
• Complete roadside repairs when necessary (training to be provided)
• Undertake training to enhance technical skills and knowledge

What we're looking for:

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Heavy Vehicle Service and Maintenance
• Proven experience in commercial vehicle repair and servicing
• Strong diagnostic and fault-finding skills
• Understanding of electronics, hydraulics, and wiring diagrams
• Excellent communication
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively
• Awareness and understanding of health and safety requirements
• Willingness to travel and work flexible hours, including overtime
• IRTEC qualification, or HGV Class 2 licence is a bonus

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.