HGV Technician

Veolia ES (UK); Tendring; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Sign-on bonus £3,000

Enhanced rate Saturdays

Free physiotherapy

Retail discounts

Job summary

Veolia ES (UK) is seeking a HGV Technician to join the fleet at Clacton-on-Sea, Tendring area. You will perform daily vehicle inspections, servicing and maintenance across the fleet to OEM standards, while adhering to safety and QHSE protocols.

The role offers 40 hours per week, occasional Saturday shifts at an enhanced rate, and a benefits package including a pension and various wellbeing perks. A £3,000 sign-on bonus is available for new starters.

Qualifications

• City & Guilds or NVQ Level 3 in HGV Engineering or equivalent.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team and independently.
• Flexibility to undertake a wide range of tasks.
• Willing to work Saturdays on enhanced rate.

Responsibilities

• Carry out vehicle inspections and servicing to OEM standards.
• Inspect and service all vehicles, plant and equipment.
• Maintain, prepare and present vehicles for annual MOT testing.
• Complete vehicle inspection documentation in line with policy.
• Be part of a team and take initiative.
• Follow health and safety and QHSE requirements.

Skills

Good communication

Teamwork

Work under pressure

Flexibility

Education

City & Guilds or NVQ Level 3 in HGV Engineering

Job description

HGV Technician

Salary: up to £45,635 plus Veolia benefits and pension

Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday

• Requirement to work some catch up Saturdays during the year on an enhanced rate
• Join us today and you will be eligible for a sign-on and retention bonus of £3,000

Location: 7 Stephenson Rd W, Clacton-on-Sea CO15 4TL

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 over 100 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 we can offer you

• 25 days of annual leave plus statutory bank holidays (depending on location)
• Access to our people's pension scheme
• Refer an Engineer to us once you've joined and earn £1000
• Free physiotherapy service
• 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

What will you be doing?

• Conduct daily duties in a safe working manner whilst adhering to QHSE obligations under the Health and Safety at work Act1974 and follow the code of safe working practice in your workplace,
• Attend all toolbox task and safety briefs
• Wear company issued PPE
• Conduct before use checks on all tools, lifting equipment, access equipment and vehicles. Quarantine and report defective equipment.
• Report any unsafe acts, hazards, defective equipment to your supervisor and maintain a safe working environment at all times
• Keep your work area free from hazards
• Inspect and service all vehicles, plant and equipment in line with OEM minimum standards
• Carry out vehicle safety inspection in line with group fleet policy
• Maintain, prepare and present vehicles for annual MOT testing at specified DVSA approved ATF
• Complete all aspects of vehicle inspection documentation in line with group fleet compliance policy
• Complete technical training when required
• Complete job cards and associated paperwork in a timely manner.
• Be able to work as part of a team and on own initiative

What we're looking for

Essential:

• City & Guilds or NVQ level 3 in HGV Engineering or equivalent.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team and individually.
• Ability to work under pressure and actively seek solutions to problems.
• Flexibility to undertake a wide range of tasks.
• Thorough Knowledge of current HGV MOT regulations and standards.
• Driving Licence.

Desirable:

• IRTEC Licence.
• Waste/RCV vehicle experience.
• Electrical/Hydraulic/ Pneumatic experience.
• HGV Driving Licence (Vocational entitlement attracts an additional 50p per hour).
• Welding/fabrication skills.
• Forklift licence (Counterbalance).

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

We're proud to have been named as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work for three consecutive years in 2023, 2024 and 2025. This consistent recognition reflects our commitment to our people, demonstrating that Veolia is not just transforming the environment, we're also transforming what it means to have a rewarding, purposeful career.

We're dedicated to supporting you throughout your application journey, offering adjustments where reasonable and appropriate.

As a proud Disability Confident Employer, we will offer an interview to applicants with a disability or long-term condition who opt-in to the Disability Confident scheme, and meet the minimum criteria for our roles.

We're also committed to ensuring that all applicants and colleagues receive fair treatment without discrimination on any grounds, aiming to create a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.