HGV Technician

Biffa Ltd; Lane End; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading waste management company in Lane End is seeking skilled and semi-skilled Technicians to maintain and repair their diverse fleet of vehicles. You will ensure compliance with health and safety regulations while having opportunities to upskill. The ideal candidate will have a level 3 qualification in HGV/PSV and must hold a valid driving licence. Benefits include training for career progression and a fantastic pension scheme.

Benefits

21 days Holiday + Bank Holidays

Fantastic Pension Scheme

Employee Referral Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Fantastic training opportunities

Biffa Perkz - discounts

Cycle2Work scheme

Eco Drive scheme

Qualifications

• Must have a full driving licence for car/van.
• HGV licence is desirable.
• IRTEC Qualification is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair vehicles to meet health and safety legislation.
• Carry out scheduled service and maintenance inspections.
• Work on a diverse fleet of vehicles.

Skills

Technical knowledge

Vehicle maintenance

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Education

Full level 3 HGV / PSV apprentice qualification

City and Guilds Qualification

NVQ Qualification

Job description

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 desirable
• IRTEC Qualification desirable.
  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!, 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.
  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.