HGV Technician

Biffa; Greater London; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Biffa is seeking an HGV Technician to join its Barking Depot in Greater London. This full-time role involves maintaining and repairing vehicles, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and participating in professional development. With a base pay rate of £20.65 per hour and a joining bonus of £1,500, the position offers numerous benefits, including a pension scheme and discounts on various purchases.

Benefits

21 days holiday + bank holidays

Fantastic pension scheme

Employee referral scheme worth £500

Employee assistance programme

Training opportunities for progression

Biffa Perkz with retail discounts

Cycle2Work scheme

Eco Drive lease options for electric cars

Qualifications

• Fully skilled with a full level 3 HGV / PSV apprenticeship.
• Minimum car/van driving license required.
• HGV license is essential.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the maintenance and repair of vehicles.
• Carry out scheduled preventative service and maintenance inspections.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety legislation and DVSA requirements.

Skills

Technical knowledge

Problem-solving

Education

Full level 3 HGV / PSV apprentice qualification

City and Guilds Qualification

NVQ Qualification

Job description

Biffa Greater London, England, United Kingdom

Biffa Greater London, England, United Kingdom

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HGV Technician - Joining Bonus of £1,500 !!

Biffa Waste - Barking Depot

Pay Rate: £20.65p/h (45hrs per week)

Shift Pattern - Early and Lates rotating one week of each - Overtime & Call Out Available

Monday to Friday (45hrs per week)

Have you seen our "Big Red Trucks" With over 100 years of history, Biffa has iconic red trucks and containers are a familiar feature across the UK, do you want to be part of the team which 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 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's 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.

We are looking for professionals that may have had the previous roles - PSV Mechanic, Heavy Goods Technician, Lorry Mechanic, LGV Technician, HGV Technician, HGV Mechanic.

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

Requirements

• 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
  
  
  

Benefits

Here is why you will love it at Biffa.

• 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
  
  
  

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Technology, Information and Internet

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