HGV Technician

Biffa Waste Services; St Albans; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company with over 100 years of history in waste management. As an HGV Technician, you will maintain and repair a diverse fleet of vehicles, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. This role offers a competitive pay rate with a joining bonus, along with excellent benefits including a fantastic pension scheme and opportunities for training and progression. Be part of a team that is changing the way people think about waste and enjoy a supportive working environment that champions diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

21 days holiday plus bank holidays

Fantastic pension scheme

Employee referral scheme

Employee assistance programme

Training and progression opportunities

Biffa Perkz discounts

Cycle2Work scheme

Eco Drive scheme

Staff discounts at The Company Shop

Qualifications

• Fully skilled with Level 3 HGV/PSV apprenticeship or equivalent.
• Minimum of car/van driving licence and essential HGV licence.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair vehicles to meet health and safety legislation.
• Perform scheduled preventative service and maintenance inspections.

Skills

HGV/PSV apprenticeship

Technician level experience

Driving licence (car/van)

HGV licence

IRTEC qualification

Education

Level 3 HGV/PSV apprenticeship

City and Guilds/NVQ qualification

Job description

HGV Technician - Joining Bonus of £1,500!

Biffa Waste - St Albans Depot

Pay Rate: £20.65p/h (45hrs per week)
Shift Pattern: Mix of early and late shifts, rotating, with overtime and call out available

Working Days: Monday to Friday (45hrs per week)

About Us

With over 100 years of history, Biffa's iconic red trucks and containers are a familiar feature across the UK. Join our team to help keep these operations running and be part of a company that is changing the way people think about waste!

Role Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair vehicles and waste management handling equipment to meet health and safety legislation and DVSA requirements.
• Perform scheduled preventative service and maintenance inspections to meet Biffa’s operator’s licence commitments.
• Work with a diverse fleet ranging from light commercial vans to 44t articulated assets, providing opportunities to develop your technical skills.

Candidate Requirements

• Fully skilled with a Level 3 HGV/PSV apprenticeship/City and Guilds/NVQ qualification.
• Technician level experience.
• Minimum of a car/van driving licence.
• HGV licence is essential.
• IRTEC qualification is desirable.

Benefits

• 21 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Fantastic pension scheme.
• £500 employee referral scheme.
• Employee assistance programme for physical, mental, and financial support.
• Training and progression opportunities.
• Biffa Perkz discounts on various retail and entertainment purchases.
• Cycle2Work scheme.
• Eco Drive scheme for leasing electric or hybrid vehicles.
• Staff discounts at The Company Shop for groceries and food products.

At Biffa, inclusivity is key. We champion diversity, equity, and inclusion to foster a creative and effective working environment that reflects our communities.