HGV Technician

Biffa Waste Services; South Oxfordshire; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an HGV Technician and be part of a team that maintains iconic red trucks across the UK. This role offers a competitive pay rate and a joining bonus, along with opportunities for career development and upskilling. You will ensure that vehicles and waste management equipment meet health and safety legislation while enjoying a range of benefits, including a fantastic pension scheme and discounts on everyday items. If you're passionate about vehicle maintenance and looking for a supportive environment to grow your skills, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

21 days Holiday + Bank Holidays

Fantastic Pension Scheme

Employee Referral Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Training Opportunities

Biffa Perkz Discounts

Cycle2Work scheme

Eco Drive scheme

Staff Discounts at The Company Shop

Qualifications

• Must have a minimum of a car/van driving licence.
• HGV licence and IRTEC Qualification desirable.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Vehicle Maintenance

Health and Safety Legislation

Technical Knowledge

Education

Level 3 HGV / PSV Apprentice Qualification

City and Guilds Qualification

NVQ Qualification

Tools

Diagnostic Tools

Job description

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

Biffa Waste - Culham Depot
Pay Rate: £20.65p/h
Shift Pattern: 08:00 - 17:30 - 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 that 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 with plenty of opportunities to learn and develop your existing technical knowledge.

We are looking for professionals who 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.
• Technician level.
• Must have a minimum of a car/van driving licence.
• HGV licence desirable.
• IRTEC Qualification desirable.

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, offering 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 discounts 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. This is why you’ll find us championing diversity, equity, and inclusion at every turn.