HGV Technician - Public Fleet, Training & Benefits

North Somerset Environment Company Ltd; Weston-super-Mare; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension 3% employer contrib.

IRTEC training and accreditation

Free manufacturer product training

Free life policy

Cycle to Work Scheme

Internal promotional opportunities

Driver Training Academy

Career development with qualifications

Free parking on site

Employee assistance programme

Gym discount

Job summary

North Somerset Environment Company Ltd is seeking an experienced HGV Technician for its Weston-super-Mare workshop. The role focuses on safe maintenance of the fleet, diagnostics, and ensuring DVSA compliance across the North Somerset region.

The candidate should have an apprenticeship (City & Guilds HGV parts 1-3) and ideally an LGV Class 2 licence. The job offers a permanent contract, 45 hours per week, and a range of training and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Apprenticeship training including City & Guilds HGV parts 1-3 qualification.
• Ability to work independently in a physically demanding role.
• Proven experience maintaining commercial vehicles to high standards, including servicing and fault diagnosis.
• Excellent understanding of vehicle electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, especially in waste management.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair vehicles, plant and equipment to DVSA and manufacturer standards.
• Carry out inspections, testing prep and complete service documentation.
• Respond to breakdowns, diagnose faults and arrange recovery or off-site support.
• Promote safe working practices and ensure equipment is properly maintained.
• Provide technical support and mentor apprentices.
• Keep records accurate, the workshop organized and build good customer relationships.
• Carry out preventative maintenance.
• Prepare vehicles for MOT tests and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Diagnostics and repairs using advanced equipment to resolve complex faults.

Skills

Apprenticeship training

Independence at work

Fault diagnosis experience

Electrical/hydraulic/pneumatic systems

Education

City & Guilds HGV parts 1-3

LGV/HGV Class 2 licence (desirable)

Job description

North Somerset Environment Company Ltd is seeking an experienced HGV Technician for its Weston-super-Mare workshop. The role focuses on safe maintenance of the fleet, diagnostics, and ensuring DVSA compliance across the North Somerset region.

The candidate should have an apprenticeship (City & Guilds HGV parts 1-3) and ideally an LGV Class 2 licence. The job offers a permanent contract, 45 hours per week, and a range of training and development opportunities.