HGV Technician

Biffa Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading waste management company in Greater London is looking for a skilled Technician to maintain and repair a diverse fleet of vehicles and waste handling equipment. The ideal candidate will have an HGV licence and experience meeting health and safety regulations. This role offers fantastic benefits, including holiday, pension scheme, and access to exclusive training and employee perks. Join our inclusive team that champions diversity and provides opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Benefits

21 days Holiday + Bank Holidays

Fantastic Pension Scheme

£500 Employee Referral Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Training opportunities for progression

Biffa Perkz – Discounts

Cycle2Work scheme

Eco Drive scheme

Staff discount at The Company Shop

Qualifications

• Must possess an HGV licence.
• Hold a full level 3 apprenticeship or equivalent qualification.
• Minimum car/van driving licence required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

HGV licence

Full level 3 HGV / PSV apprentice qualification

NVQ Qualification

Technician level

Car/van driving licence

IRTEC qualification

Job description

Job Overview

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 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.

Key Qualifications

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

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.

Benefits

• 21 days Holiday + Bank Holidays.
• Fantastic Pension Scheme.
• £500 Employee Referral Scheme.
• 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.
• Cycle2Work scheme.
• 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.