HGV Technician

Biffa plc; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Biffa plc is seeking an HGV Technician to join their team with opportunities for upskilling and career development. The technician will maintain and repair a diverse fleet of vehicles, ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Enjoy competitive pay, a generous benefits package including a joining bonus, and a commitment to inclusivity.

Benefits

21 days Holiday + Bank Holidays

Fantastic Pension Scheme

£500 Employee Referral Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Training opportunities for progression

Biffa Perkz - Discounts on various items

Cycle2Work scheme

Eco Drive scheme for leasing electric vehicles

Staff discount at The Company Shop

Qualifications

• HGV licence is essential.
• IRTEC qualification desirable.
• Minimum of a car/van driving licence required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Maintenance

Vehicle Repair

Health and Safety Compliance

Education

Full Level 3 HGV / PSV Apprentice Qualification

City and Guilds Qualification

NVQ Qualification

Job description

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

• 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.

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.