HGV Technician

U816 Veolia ES (UK) Limited; Tendring; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus £3,000

Pension scheme

23? 25 days annual leave

Health & wellbeing benefits

Training & development

Discounts

Job summary

Veolia ES (UK) Limited is hiring an HGV Technician at our Clacton-on-Sea site. You will service and inspect a wide fleet, ensuring compliance with MOT regulations and health and safety protocols. A City & Guilds/NVQ Level 3 in HGV Engineering is essential, with driving licence and strong problem-solving abilities.

The role offers a 40-hour week, some Saturdays at enhanced rates, and a sign-on bonus. We provide a competitive benefits package including pension, 25 days leave plus bank holidays,

Qualifications

• Essential: City & Guilds or NVQ level 3 in HGV Engineering or equivalent.
• Desirable: IRTEC Licence and relevant HGV/vehicle experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily duties in a safe working manner and adhere to QHSE obligations.
• Attend toolbox talks and safety briefs; wear PPE.
• Inspect and service vehicles, plant and equipment per OEM standards and DVSA requirements.
• Prepare vehicles for MOT testing and complete paperwork timely.
• Work as part of a team or independently and support colleagues.

Skills

HGV Engineering NVQ/L3

Communication skills

Team work

Under pressure

Problem solving

Flexibility

MOT regulations

Driving licence

IRTEC licence

Waste/RCV experience

Electrical/Hydraulic/Pneumatic

HGV Driving Licence

Welding/Fabrication

Forklift licence

Job description

Ready to find the right role for you? 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* Location: 7 Stephenson Rd W, Clacton-on-Sea CO15 4TL * Join us today and you will be eligible for a sign-on and retention bonus of £3,000 * 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 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.

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 determined to push for ecological transformation through waste, water and energy, and are committed to getting the tough jobs done. And most importantly, we see the potential of every member of our team, and are giving them the chance to realise it with us. Whether it’s their potential, their commitment or their impact, we see it all. And with our values being community spirit, responsibility, innovation, customer focus and respect they keep us focused on those who matter – all 14,000+ of our employees, our customers and our communities too.

Ready to see the world as we do? Who is Veolia? Where other people see waste, our community here at Veolia see opportunity.