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HGV Technician Apprenticeship

Biffa Waste Services

Truro

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GBP 12,000 - 20,000

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Job summary

Join Biffa Waste Services as an HGV Technician Apprentice at their Truro depot and start an exciting career in vehicle maintenance and repair. This apprenticeship offers comprehensive training on servicing waste collection vehicles, equipping you with essential skills and qualifications for your future. Enjoy competitive perks such as holidays, pension schemes, discounts, and unique training opportunities in a company that champions diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

21 days Holiday + Bank Holidays
Fantastic Pension Scheme
£500 Employee Referral Scheme
Access to Employee Assistance Programme
Training opportunities for progression
Biffa Perkz – discounts on various retail items
Cycle2Work scheme
Entry to Eco Drive scheme for electric car leasing

Qualifications

  • Hold a valid driving license, Cat B.
  • Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

  • Servicing and repair of vehicle chassis and cab to VOSA requirements.
  • Maintenance and repair of waste handling equipment, including electrical and hydraulic systems.
  • Vehicle fault diagnosis and rectification.

Skills

Effective verbal skills
Effective written skills
Decision making
Problem-solving

Job description

HGV Technician Apprenticeship

Site: Truro Depot

  • Are you ready for a new and exciting challenge?
  • Are you ready to work for a business that promotes growth?

If you answered YES, then this golden opportunity awaits you……

Help us make a difference as HGV Technician Apprentice at our Biffa workshop.

Due to the continued growth, Biffa are looking for HGV technicians to join our growing business. As an HGV Technician at Biffa Waste Services you will be part of the team maintaining our fleet of modern waste collection LGV/HGV vehicles in our workshops.

The role will train you how to provide maintenance and repairs for waste collection vehicles and equipment consisting of various makes, models and types, ranging from car derived vans to artic units and trailers.

Why it’s an opportunity not to be wasted.

You will learn how to;

  • Servicing and repair of vehicle chassis and cab to VOSA requirements as well as MOT preparation and presentation
  • Maintenance and repair of waste handling equipment, including electrical hydraulic and pneumatic systems
  • Vehicle fault diagnosis and rectification
  • Maintain a high standard of housekeeping, both electronically and paper based
  • Support with H&S issues to maintain OHSAS18001 standard already achieved,

Here’s what we require:

  • Effective verbal and written skills coupled with strong decision making and problem-Solving skills.
  • Hold a valid driving licence, Cat B,

Here is why you will love it at Biffa.

  • 21 days Holiday + Bank Holidays.
  • Fantastic Pension Scheme
  • £500 Employee Referral Scheme
  • Access to our Employee Assistance Programme that provides support with your physical, mental, and financial health if required.
  • Fantastic training opportunities for progression because when you grow, we grow!
  • Biffa Perkz – Discounts on everything from day-to-day items and entertainment to large purchases at many retail outlets and holiday bargains. Discounts are available to you and your family.
  • Cycle2Work scheme
  • Entry to our Eco Drive scheme Eco Drive is our exciting new employee benefit which offers employees the chance to lease a fully electric or hybrid-electric car.
  • As part of the Biffa group, you will be able to apply for staff discount at The Company Shop retailer, giving additional savings on already largely discounted food products and groceries.

Being inclusive is core to our culture at Biffa; we believe different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds are key to developing a creative and effective working environment that represents our communities and generates the best outcomes for colleagues, customers, and stakeholders, which is why you’ll find us championing diversity, equity and inclusion at every turn.

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