HGV Technician

Biffa; Taunton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Biffa is seeking an HGV Technician at their Taunton Depot to maintain and repair a diverse fleet of vehicles. The role involves scheduled inspections to meet health and safety requirements, offering excellent training and career development opportunities, alongside a competitive pay rate and benefits.

Benefits

21 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

Employee Assistance Programme

Excellent training and progression opportunities

Biffa Perkz discounts

Entry to Eco Drive scheme

Staff discounts at The Company Shop

Qualifications

• Experience as PSV Mechanic, HGV Technician, LGV Technician, or similar.
• Minimum of a car/van driving licence.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Maintenance

Repair

Education

Full Level 3 HGV / PSV apprentice qualification

City and Guilds or NVQ Qualification

Job description

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Biffa Waste - Taunton Depot

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Shift Pattern: 06:00 - 15:30 / 12:30 - 22:00hrs rotating weekly - Overtime & Call Out Available

Monday to Friday (45hrs per week), with some Saturdays when required

Have you seen our “Big Red Trucks”? With over 100 years of history, Biffa's iconic red trucks and containers are a familiar sight 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 to 44t articulated specialist assets, providing diverse learning and development opportunities for your technical skills.

We are seeking professionals with experience 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 love to hear from you as we offer upskilling and career development opportunities.

Requirements

• Full Level 3 HGV / PSV apprentice qualification, City and Guilds, or NVQ Qualification.
• Minimum of a car/van driving licence.

Why you'll love working at Biffa

• 21 days holiday plus Bank Holidays.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme supporting your physical, mental, and financial health.
• Excellent training and progression opportunities.
• Biffa Perkz discounts on everyday items, entertainment, large purchases, and holidays.
• Entry to our Eco Drive scheme, offering leases on fully electric or hybrid-electric cars.
• Staff discounts at The Company Shop, saving on groceries and food products.

At Biffa, inclusivity is core to our culture. We believe diverse ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds foster a creative and effective work environment, representing our communities and delivering the best outcomes for colleagues, customers, and stakeholders.