HGV Technician

Biffa Ltd; Penperlleni; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading waste management company in Penperlleni is seeking an HGV Technician to maintain and repair vehicles. This permanent full-time position offers a pay rate of £19.22 per hour, alongside generous benefits including a £1,500 joining bonus, 21 days holiday, and a fantastic pension scheme. Candidates must have a relevant technical qualification, driving license, and ideally an HGV license. The role includes shift work and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

21 days holiday + bank holidays

Fantastic pension scheme

Employee referral scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Excellent training opportunities

Biffa Perkz discounts

Cycle2Work scheme

Eco Drive scheme

Qualifications

• Must have a full driving license.
• HGV license is desirable.
• IRTEC qualification is also desirable.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair vehicles and waste management equipment.
• Carry out scheduled preventative service and maintenance inspections.
• Meet health and safety legislation and DVSA requirements.

Skills

Fully skilled technician

HGV/PSV apprenticeship qualification

City & Guilds qualification

Driving license

Education

Level 3 HGV / PSV qualification

NVQ qualification

Job description

HGV Technician – Pontypool, Torfaen

Biffa

Location: Pontypool, Torfaen

Pay: £19.22 per hour

Contract: Permanent • Full-time

Application update: 10 hours ago

Overview

HGV Technician - Joining Bonus of £1,500 !! Biffa Waste - Pontypool Depot

Pay Rate: £19.22p/h

Shift Pattern

• Week 1: Monday to Friday 5am - 2pm
• Week 2: Monday to Thursday 1pm - 10pm
• Friday 7am - 4pm
• Working every other Saturday 5am - 10am

Overtime & Call Out Available Monday to Friday (45 hrs per week)

Role Overview

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 to 44t articulated specialist assets, offering a diverse range to learn and develop your technical knowledge.

We welcome applicants with various backgrounds, including 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 love to hear from you as we can offer upskilling and career development.

Requirements

• Fully skilled with a full level 3 HGV / PSV apprenticeship qualification, City & Guilds qualification, or NVQ qualification
• Technician level
• Must have a minimum of a car/van driving licence
• HGV licence desirable
• IRTEC qualification desirable

Benefits

• 21 days holiday + bank holidays
• Fantastic pension scheme
• £500 employee referral scheme
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme for physical, mental, and financial health support
• Excellent training opportunities for progression
• Biffa Perkz discounts for you and family
• Cycle2Work scheme
• Eco Drive scheme: option to lease a fully electric or hybrid-electric car
• Staff discounts at The Company Shop retailer

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