HGV Technician

Veolia; Rochester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in waste management is looking for an HGV Technician in Rochester. This role involves repairing and maintaining a variety of vehicles and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. The successful candidate will receive comprehensive training, numerous benefits including a sign-on bonus, and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Pension scheme access

Volunteering days

Free physiotherapy service

Cycle to work scheme

Support in attaining a HGV Licence

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Mechanical Fitter/HGV Technician.
• Hold a HGV driving license preferred.
• Awareness of health and safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain the Veolia Fleet as per standards.
• Run diagnostics on vehicles using various equipment.
• Carry out HGV MOT inspections.

Skills

Mechanical fitting

Hydraulic diagnostics

Electrical diagnostics

Pneumatics

Health and Safety awareness

Education

NVQ Level 3 Vehicle Qualification

Tools

Comprehensive toolkit

Job description

Salary: competitive with nightshift allowance and HGV License based on a 40 hour week

+ 0.50p/h HGV licence bonus

x1.25 overtime rate

x2 Sundays rate

Bank Holiday working, day in lieu plus Veolia benefits.

Also the following allowances:

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

What we can offer you:

• 25 days of annual leave plus statutory bank holidays
  
• Access to our people's pension scheme
  
• Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential
  
• Volunteering days for community engagement
  
• Refer an Engineer to us once you've joined and earn 1000
  
• Free physiotherapy service
  
• Free private GP consultation service appoints in 24hours for your household
  
• 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
  
• Cycle to work scheme
  
• Support in attaining a HGV Licence
  
• Learn and develop your skills on everything chassis and body related from Pneumatics, to hydraulics, to electrical systems and drive lines on our mixed fleet of vehicles
  

Hours: Starting on a Monday 6pm till 4:30am (10 hour shifts finish on a Friday morning)

Location: Rochester

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 multiple types of vehicles within our fleet.

Your role is pivotal, ensuring that we can continue to deliver our service across the UK. Whether you're looking to overhaul the industry, or just do a good day's work, we know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment, and contribute to our inclusive culture.

What will you be doing?

• Repair and maintain the Veolia Fleet, 3rd party vehicles and plant in accordance with manufacturer and industry standards.
  
• Run diagnostics on vehicles using a range of equipment.
  
• Hydraulic, electrics, pneumatics diagnostics and repairs.
  
• Other general work as required by the Workshop Management Team.
  
• Work within Health & Safety regulations and be responsible for your safety and those around you.
  
• Ensure that all necessary paperwork, and time sheets are completed accurately.
  
• Carry out HGV MOT inspections and preparations. (IRTEC Licence preferred however we can provide training)
  
• Complete roadside repairs when necessary (Training to b provide)
  

What we're looking for:

• Previous experience as a Mechanical Fitter/HGV Technician ideally with an NVQ Level 3 Vehicle Qualification.
  
• Awareness and understanding of health and safety requirements
  
• Hold a HGV driving licence (Preferred but not essential).
  
• Supply your own comprehensive tool kit. (diagnostic equipment and specialised tools provided by Veolia)
  

If you are a skilled Technician we'd still love to hear from you. We can provide upskilling and develop you further once you've started with us.

What's next?

Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come.

We're proud to be listed in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024, being named as a Top 10 Very Big Organisation to work for two years in a row! This accolade further demonstrates our commitment to our people and our actions in creating an environment where everyone can be their true selves and enjoy working at Veolia.

We want to ensure that you feel supported throughout the application process and provide reasonable adjustments where necessary and requested. If you require any reasonable adjustments as part of your application and interview process please do not hesitate to let us know.

We know how important it is to be fully committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive place to work for every one of our colleagues. We are committed to ensuring that all job applicants and members of staff are treated equally, without discrimination because of sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.

We therefore welcome and encourage all candidates who meet the minimum requirements to apply.