HGV Technician

Biffa Waste Services; Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Biffa Waste Services is seeking an HGV Technician for its Gorton Depot with a pay rate of £19.22 per hour and a joining bonus of £1,500. This role includes maintenance, repair of vehicles, and scheduled inspections, while offering excellent training and progression opportunities, alongside a comprehensive benefits package including holidays, discounts, and an employee assistance program.

Benefits

21 days holiday + bank holidays

Employee Assistance Programme

Fantastic training opportunities

Biffa Perkz discounts

Eco Drive scheme for electric/hybrid leases

Staff discount at The Company Shop

Qualifications

• Professionals with background as HGV Technician, PSV Mechanic, or Lorry Mechanic.
• Must have a car/van driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for maintenance and repair of vehicles and waste management equipment.
• Carry out scheduled preventative service and maintenance inspections.

Skills

Maintenance

Repair

Health and Safety Legislation

Education

Full level 3 HGV / PSV apprentice qualification

City and Guilds Qualification

NVQ Qualification

Job description

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

Biffa Waste - Gorton Depot
Pay Rate: £19.22p/h
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 that 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, providing a diverse fleet that offers plenty of opportunities to learn and develop your existing technical knowledge.

We are looking for professionals that may have had previous roles such as PSV Mechanic, Heavy Goods Technician, Lorry Mechanic, LGV Technician, HGV Technician, or 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.
• Must have a minimum of a car/van driving licence.

Here is why you will love it at Biffa:

• 21 days Holiday + Bank Holidays.
• 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.
• Entry to our Eco Drive scheme, 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.