HGV Technician

Veolia Environmental Services (Uk) Plc; Northam; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Retention bonus

Job summary

Veolia Environmental Services in Totton is seeking an experienced HGV Technician to maintain and repair a diverse fleet of over 100 vehicle types. The role offers a 40-hour week (Mon-Fri) with a £39,520 salary and a sign-on/retention bonus of £3,000.

Join us to access pension, health resources, and ongoing training opportunities while contributing to Veolia's mission of responsible resource management across the UK.

Qualifications

• Experience performing routine maintenance and repairs on heavy vehicles.
• Strong understanding of health and safety requirements in workshop environments.
• Desirable: LGV/HGV Level 3 licence or equivalent class C licence; IRTEC licence is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine maintenance and repairs on Tractor units, Trailers and rigid Hookloader vehicles.
• Diagnose and rectify faults within a well-equipped workshop.
• Ensure vehicle safety and compliance before and after service.
• Liaise with Workshop manager to obtain correct parts.
• Adhere to health and safety regulations and safe working practices.
• Complete job cards and service sheets promptly.
• Maintain cleanliness and tidiness in the workshop.
• Maintain current product knowledge and attend training courses.

Skills

Flexibility

Technical knowledge

Health and safety awareness

Education

LGV/HGV Level 3

Tools

IRTEC Licence

Job description

Job DescriptionHGV Technician Salary: £39,520 plus Veolia benefits Hours: 40 Hours per week Monday-Friday Location: Totton SO40 3SA

Join us today and you will be eligible for a sign-on and retention bonus of £3,000 When you see the world as we do, you see the chance to help the world take better care of its resources and help it become a better place for everyone. As a HGV Technician at Veolia no two days are the same, with over 100 types of vehicles within our fleet. Your role is pivotal, ensuring that we can continue to deliver our service across the UK. What we can offer you; Access to our people's pension scheme Refer an Engineer to us once you've joined and earn £1000 Free physiotherapy service 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 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.

What will you be doing?

• Carry out routine maintenance and repairs on all Tractor units, Trailers and rigid Hookloader vehicle`s
• Diagnose and rectify all types of faults within a well-equipped workshop
• Ensure all vehicles worked upon are handled carefully and that all precautions are taken whilst on the premises
• Liaise with the Workshop manager to attain correct parts
• Ensure health & safety regulations and safe working practices are adhered to
• Ensure all job cards and service sheets are completed in a timely manner
• Maintain a high standard of cleanliness and tidiness
• Maintain a thorough and current product knowledge and attend training courses

What are we looking for?

• Flexibility to undertake a wide range of tasks
• High level of technical knowledge and ability in mechanical repair
• Awareness and understanding of health and safety requirements
• LGV Level 3/ HGV Level 3 in heavy vehicle mechanics, Maintenance & Repair or Equivalent Class C Licence - Desirable but not essential (opportunities for training)
• Thorough Knowledge of current HGV MOT regulations and standards
• IRTEC Licence and/or Waste/RCV vehicle experience would be desirable

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. This consistent recognition reflects our commitment to our people, demonstrating that Veolia is not just transforming the environment, we're also transforming what it means to have a rewarding, purposeful career. 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.