HGV Technician

Veolia Group; Kirklees; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Discounts on groceries and retailers

Health and wellbeing resources

Volunteer day

Training and development opportunities

Stream – financial wellbeing support

Job summary

Veolia Group in Dewsbury is seeking an experienced Heavy Vehicle Technician to diagnose faults, repair chassis and mounted equipment, and service vehicles to MOT standards. You will maintain records, work with hydraulic and electrical systems, and participate in ongoing training.

The role requires flexibility with hours and a willingness to travel. The package includes competitive pay, sign‑on and retention bonuses, plus benefits such as pension, 25 days leave, discounts, health resources and

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Strong diagnostic and fault-finding

Excellent communication

Independent worker

Health and safety awareness

Willingness to travel and flexible hrs

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Heavy Vehicle Service and Maintenance

Job description

Ready to find the right role for you? 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.

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

If you're ready to take your technical skills to the next level, we'd love to hear from you! What’s next?

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.

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.

Ready to see the world as we do? Who is Veolia? Where other people see waste, our community here at Veolia see opportunity. We’re determined to push for ecological transformation through waste, water and energy, and are committed to getting the tough jobs done. And most importantly, we see the potential of every member of our team, and are giving them the chance to realise it with us. Whether it’s their potential, their commitment or their impact, we see it all. And with our values being community spirit, responsibility, innovation, customer focus and respect they keep us focused on those who matter – all 14,000+ of our employees, our customers and our communities too.