Multiskilled HGV Technician - Rainham

Trigon Recruitment Ltd; Romford; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Trigon Recruitment Ltd is recruiting a Multiskilled HGV Technician to join a growing environmental services team based in Rainham. This role combines HGV driving with site-based work, supporting environmental clean-ups, spill response, drainage works and remediation projects.

You will receive full specialist training to become a highly skilled environmental services professional, with hours Monday to Friday 8:00am–5:00pm and overtime at 1.5x on weekdays and 2x on Sundays/Bank Holidays.

Qualifications

• HGV Class 2 Licence is essential
• Experience in a practical, hands-on working environment
• Knowledge of vehicle checks, compliance and defect reporting
• Good understanding of RAMS and safe systems of work
• Strong work ethic and willingness to undertake manual duties
• Flexible approach to overtime and travel
• Excellent communication skills
• Full UK driving licence

Responsibilities

• HGV Driving & Transport Operations: operate company vehicles, complete inspections and defect reporting
• Environmental & Industrial Services: support spill remediation and industrial cleaning activities
• Groundworks & Site Support: assist with excavation, groundwork and tank removal projects
• Health, Safety & Compliance: follow RAMS and promote safety culture
• Customer Service & Teamwork: communicate with customers and complete operational documentation

Skills

HGV Class 2 Licence

Excellent communication skills

Job description

Job Role: Multiskilled HGV Technician

Location: Rainham

Salary: Up to £40,000 per annum (depending on experience)

Overtime: 1.5x hourly rate Monday to Saturday 2x hourly rate Sundays and Bank Holidays

Contract: Permanent, Full-Time

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm (1-hour lunch)

Role Overview:

Are you an HGV Class 2 Driver looking for a more varied and rewarding role?

Do you enjoy being hands-on, working outdoors and learning new skills rather than spending all day behind the wheel?

We are recruiting a Multiskilled HGV Technician to join a growing environmental services team based in Rainham. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with HGV driving experience who wants a long-term career within environmental services, remediation, industrial cleaning, groundworks and infrastructure projects.

As a Multiskilled HGV Technician, you will combine HGV driving with practical site-based work, supporting environmental clean-ups, spill response activities, tank and interceptor installations, drainage works, industrial cleaning projects and remediation schemes.

No two days are the same, and full specialist training will be provided to help you develop into a highly skilled environmental services professional.

Key Responsibilities:

HGV Driving & Transport Operations

• Operate company vehicles including HGV Class 2 tankers and specialist operational vehicles


• Complete daily vehicle inspections and defect reporting


• Ensure vehicles remain compliant, safe and roadworthy


• Transport equipment, plant and materials to operational sites


• Comply with drivers' hours regulations and transport legislation

Environmental & Industrial Services

• Carry out high-pressure water jetting activities


• Support environmental incident response and spill remediation works


• Assist with industrial cleaning projects


• Support tank and interceptor installation, maintenance and removal works


• Carry out environmental clean-up and remediation activities


• Assist with drainage and infrastructure projects

Groundworks & Site Support

• Support excavation, reinstatement and groundwork activities


• Assist with tank uplift and removal projects


• Operate specialist plant and equipment where trained


• Work alongside multidisciplinary site teams to deliver projects safely and efficiently

Health, Safety & Compliance

• Follow RAMS, safe systems of work and company procedures


• Maintain high standards of health, safety and environmental compliance


• Report hazards, incidents and near misses


• Use PPE correctly and promote a strong safety culture

Customer Service & Teamwork

• Communicate professionally with customers and stakeholders


• Complete all operational documentation accurately


• Support colleagues to ensure successful project delivery


• Travel and work away from home where required

Essential Criteria:

• HGV Class 2 Licence


• Experience within a practical, hands-on working environment


• Knowledge of vehicle checks, compliance and defect reporting


• Good understanding of RAMS and safe systems of work


• Strong work ethic and willingness to undertake manual duties


• Flexible approach to overtime and travel


• Excellent communication skills


• Full UK driving licence

Desirable Criteria:

• ADR Licence


• Tanker driving experience


• Groundworks experience


• Remediation experience


• Industrial cleaning experience


• Plant operation experience


• Environmental services experience


• Utilities, civils or construction background

Additional Information:

• Based from the Rainham depot


• UK-wide travel may be required depending on projects


• Overnight stays may occasionally be required


• Participation in emergency response and call-out activities may be required


• Full training provided for successful candidates with the right attitude and transferable skills