HGV Vehicle Technician

SUEZ; England; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Vehicle Technician where you'll maintain a diverse fleet of over 1,500 vehicles. This permanent role offers training opportunities, a supportive team environment, and access to extensive employee benefits. Located in Swale with a focus on maintaining high standards in vehicle care. Opportunities for career growth and attractive compensation packages are offered.

Benefits

BUPA Dental Scheme

Online health advice portal

Retail, leisure and holiday discounts

Money Saving Schemes

Pension plan

On Demand GP and counselling sessions

Qualifications

• Proven experience in repairing and maintaining vehicles.
• HGV licence class 1 or class 2 is an advantage.
• Inspection training/IRTEC accreditation is a plus but available.

Responsibilities

• Carry out service, maintenance and repair of all types of vehicles.
• Diagnose and rectify faults encountered.
• Prepare and carry out MOT inspections.

Skills

Vehicle maintenance

Fault diagnosis

Health & Safety compliance

Education

NVQ level in Heavy Goods Vehicle maintenance

Job description

Contract type Permanent

Working Pattern Full time

Location based Swale as well as supporting the rest of mid kent when needed

Hours per week 45

Salary 52,178.60

Summary of vacancy

Are you a skilled vehicle technician with experience working on heavy goods and articulated vehicles?

Do you want to join a well-established company who will support your career development and offer you a great company culture to work within?

We are looking for a seasoned Vehicle Technician, ideally with NVQ level in Heavy Goods Vehicle maintenance or equivalent skills gained through experience.

Due to business growth, we have a rare opportunity to join a small working team in our workshop in Maidstone where all vehicles are emptied, washed and prepared before entering workshops and there is a strong focus on creating an excellent working environment.

About The Role

Location: Swale with cover across Mid-Kent when needed

• Salary £52,178.60 / £22.30 per hour
• Monday-Friday
• 45 hours per week
• Split shift weekly change Week1 05.30-15.00 Week2 08.00-17.30
• Overtime available x1.5 & x2, plus day in lieu for Bank Holidays
• 4 weeks holiday (rising each year you're with us) plus 8 days Bank holidays
• Full PPE Provided
  
  

Working for SUEZ Company gives you access to a wide range of benefits such as:

• BUPA Dental Scheme
• Online health advice portal
• Retail, leisure and Holiday discounts
• Money Saving Schemes and Pension
• Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health; so you can lean on us whenever you need to
• On Demand GP and face to face counselling sessions
  
  

If you think this great opportunity is for you don't hesitate. APPLY NOW!

About The Role

What will I be doing?

Your job will be to maintain our fleet – a task that will see you working with diverse vehicle technology and sophisticated ancillary equipment. With 5,000 people working across 300 locations, SUEZ recycling and recovery UK is a substantial national business. We have a fleet of over 1,500 vehicles. Day to day you will:

• Carry out service, maintenance and repair of all types of vehicles and equipment
• Diagnose and rectify all types of faults
• Prepare and carry out MOT
• Ensure Health & Safety regulations and safe working practices are adhered to
  
  

Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential

What are the requirements?

• Demonstrate proven experience and knowledge of repairing and maintaining vehicles
• HGV licence class 1 or class 2 an advantage but not necessary and opportunities for HGV licences possible
• Inspection training/IRTEC accreditation an advantage but can be provided.
• Hydraulics and pneumatics are an advantage but training can be provided if required
• HGV licence class 1 or class 2 an advantage but not necessary and opportunities for HGV licences possible
• You must be able to inspect vehicles to the DVSA standards and above
  
  

Who We Are

At SUEZ we thrive within a true team spirit, we can give our customers a standard of service that goes above and beyond. In a friendly, supportive environment, you’ll be inspired to grow and play your part in creating a better future for all.

Closing Date 28/07/2025

Once we have sufficient applicants we withhold the right to close job vacancies early.