HGV Technician

Veolia; Tendring; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Pension scheme access

Refer an Engineer bonus £1000

Free physiotherapy

Discounts on groceries and retailers

Health and wellbeing resources

Ongoing training and development

Job summary

Veolia is hiring an HGV Technician in Tendring, United Kingdom. You will perform safe daily vehicle maintenance, inspections, and MOT preparation to ensure fleet readiness across the UK.

The role requires City & Guilds / NVQ level 3 in HGV Engineering or equivalent, IRTEC, and a valid driving licence. Benefits include a £3,000 sign-on/retention bonus, generous leave, pension, and training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Ability to work as part of a team and individually.
• Ability to work under pressure and actively seek solutions.
• Flexibility to undertake a wide range of tasks.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily duties safely in line with QHSE obligations.
• Attend toolbox talks and safety briefs.
• Inspect and service vehicles, plant and equipment to OEM standards.
• Prepare vehicles for annual MOT and complete documentation.

Skills

Teamwork

Problem solving

Adaptability

Education

City & Guilds or NVQ level 3 in HGV Engineering or equivalent

IRTEC Licence

Job description

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 *

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;

• City & Guilds or NVQ level 3 in HGV Engineering or equivalent.
• 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.
• IRTEC Licence.
• Waste/RCV vehicle experience.
• Electrical/Hydraulic/ Pneumatic experience.
• HGV Driving Licence (Vocational entitlement attracts an additional 50p per hour).
• 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.