HGV Vehicle Technician

SUEZ; New Herrington; On-site; GBP 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental services company in the UK is looking for a skilled Vehicle Technician to join their workshop team. The role involves maintaining a diverse fleet of vehicles, performing repairs, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. Applicants should have proven experience in vehicle maintenance, with NVQ in Heavy Goods Vehicle maintenance preferred. The position offers competitive pay, training opportunities, and comprehensive benefits including health advice resources and pension schemes.

Benefits

BUPA Dental Scheme

Online health advice portal

Retail, leisure and Holiday discounts

Money Saving Schemes

Access to mental health support

4 weeks holiday plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Proven experience and knowledge of repairing and maintaining vehicles.
• HGV licence class 1 or class 2 is an advantage.
• Inspection training / IRTEC accreditation could be provided.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Vehicle maintenance

Fault diagnosis

Health & Safety standards

Education

NVQ level in Heavy Goods Vehicle maintenance

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

Job description

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

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 Washington 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 : Washington

• Salary £46,204.65 per annum / £19.74 per hour
• Monday-Friday
• 45 hours per week
• Varied start times : week 1- 05 : 00-14 : 30 / week 2 - 07 : 30-17 : 00 / week 3 -09 : 00-18 : 30
• Call out rota in place
• Overtime available at x1.5 & x2.0, plus day in lieu for Bank Holiday
• 4 weeksholiday (rising each year up to 25) plus 8 days Bank holidays
• Full PPE Provided
• BUPADental 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!

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
• 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.