HGV Vehicle Technician

Ubico; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Driver CPC Training

Progression opportunities

Flexible working options

Generous leave

Pension contributions

Ubico Perks

Job summary

Ubico Ltd in Gloucestershire is seeking a enthusiastic HGV Vehicle Technician to join our depot team at Cotswolds Depot, South Cerney, Cirencester. The role is a permanent contract working 42 hours per week Monday to Friday with no weekends or evenings, and a salary of £43,490–£44,715 per year after probation (including shift allowance, overtime and tools).

You will inspect, service and repair HGVs, light vehicles and plant, ensuring compliance with Health & Safety standards.

Qualifications

• Full valid UK Driving Licence (or European equivalent).
• City and Guilds full craft certificate in Motor Vehicle Mechanics, or equivalent experience.
• Experience of inspections, servicing and repairs on a mixed fleet of vehicles.
• Prepared to undertake additional training to support a diverse fleet including technological advances.
• Be prepared to work outdoors in all weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Carry out inspections, servicing, repairing and maintaining HGV and light vehicles, plant and equipment to required standards.
• Ensure work complies with Compliance and Health & Safety regulations.

Skills

Full UK driving licence

Motor Vehicle Mechanics craft cert

Experience with mixed fleet

Willingness to training

Outdoor weather readiness

Education

City and Guilds full craft certificate in Motor Vehicle Mechanics

Job description

Job Description

About The Role

HGV Vehicle Technician

Cotswolds Depot, South Cerney, Cirencester

Salary £43,490 - £44,715 per annum after a successful probation (including shift allowance, 5hrs contractual overtime & tools allowance)

42 hours per week Monday to Friday, no scheduled weekends or evenings, Permanent Contract

About the role

We are looking for an enthusiastic HGV Vehicle Technician to join our hard-working, highly successful team. Providing excellent front line services across Gloucestershire. Ubico Ltd is a rapidly expanding local authority owned Company.

Reporting to the Fleet Workshop & Maintenance Manager, you will carry out inspections, servicing, repairing, maintaining HGV and light vehicles, plant and equipment to required standards in line with Compliance and Health & Safety regulations and procedures.

You will need

• Full valid, UK Driving Licence (or European equivalent).
• City and Guilds full craft certificate in Motor Vehicle Mechanics, or equivalent experience.
• Experience of working and carrying out inspections, servicing and repairs on a mixed fleet of vehicles and a demonstrable stable employment history within the industry.
• Prepared to undertake additional training to support a diverse fleet as required including technological advances.
• Be prepared to work outdoors in all weather conditions

If you would like further information about this role please have a look at the attached job description and person specifications.

Vacancies can close earlier than stated if a high number of applications have been received. We recommend that you submit your application as soon as possible

What we can do for you

• Driver CPC Training - We cover all costs to help you stay qualified.
• Learning & Progression - We support your growth, whether you're starting out or moving up.
• Flexible Working Options include hybrid roles and task & finish shifts.
• Community Impact - Help make your neighbourhood cleaner and greener.
• Generous Leave 26 days annual leave + bank holidays (rising to 30 days after 5 years).
• Holiday Flexibility Buy or sell up to 1 week of leave.
• Pension Support 5% employer contribution to your retirement.
• All employees have access to Ubico Perks, our rewards and benefits platform - offering exclusive discounts, deals and cashback on everyday essentials
• 24/7 Support Free, confidential helpline for you and your family.
• Health & Wellbeing Free eye tests (role-dependent), flu jabs, and wellbeing resources.
• Workplace Comforts Free PPE, tea & coffee, and on-site parking.

About The Organisation

We provide vital environmental services across Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and West Oxfordshire - keeping communities clean and green. Our work includes waste and recycling collections, street cleansing, grounds maintenance, building cleaning, managing recycling centres and maintenance of our fleet.

Our values are at the heart of everything we do. Were proud of our strong work ethic and are looking for enthusiastic, dedicated individuals who share our commitment to making a positive difference.

Ubico is committed to meeting its statutory and moral duties to safeguard and promote the welfare of children, young people under 18 years of age and adults at risk who are the recipients of its services and/or activities. Pre-employment checks include medical screening, references, proof of identity and right to work, and may include criminal record verification.

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