Multiskilled Technician with HGV

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

Benefits offered by this job

London Weighting

Overtime pay

Training and development

Career progression

Varied workload

Job summary

Trigon Recruitment Ltd in Rainham, Essex, seeks a Multiskilled Technician with HGV to join a dynamic environmental services team. You will drive tanker and HGV Class 2 vehicles, support remediation and groundworks, and operate specialist equipment in a varied outdoor role across regional sites.

The role requires a hands-on approach, strong teamwork and commitment to safety. Overtime and travel may be necessary; base salary includes London Weighting and additional allowances.

Qualifications

• HGV Class 2 licence and full UK driving licence.
• Experience in a hands-on operational environment.
• Knowledge of RAMS and safe systems of work.
• Experience completing vehicle checks and defect reporting.
• Flexible approach to overtime, travel and reactive works.

Responsibilities

• Operate HGV Class 2 and tanker vehicles on site.
• Carry out daily vehicle inspections and defect reporting.
• Ensure vehicles, plant and equipment are maintained safely.
• Follow RAMS and safe systems of work at all times.
• Support environmental clean-up, remediation and groundworks projects.
• Travel and stay away from home when required.

Skills

HGV driving

Vehicle maintenance Checks

Teamwork

Communication

Tools

High‑pressure jetting equipment

Tank operations equipment

Job description

Job Role: Multiskilled Technician with HGV

Location: Rainham, Essex

Salary: £40,000 per annum (£35,000 basic salary plus £5,000 London Weighting)

Contract: Permanent, Full-Time

Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00 – 17:00 (1-hour lunch break)

Overtime:

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

Role Overview:

We are recruiting a hardworking and versatile Multiskilled Technician with HGV to join a specialist environmental services team based in Rainham. This is a varied, hands-on role combining HGV driving, tanker operations, remediation works, groundworks and environmental services. As a Multiskilled Technician with HGV, you will work across a diverse range of commercial, industrial and infrastructure projects, supporting environmental clean-ups, tank installations, spill response operations and specialist site works. The successful Multiskilled Technician with HGV will enjoy working outdoors, operating specialist equipment and being part of a team that delivers critical environmental and infrastructure services across the region.

Key Responsibilities:

HGV Driving & Vehicle Operations

• Operate company vehicles, including tanker and HGV Class 2 vehicles
• Complete daily vehicle inspections, defect reporting and compliance checks
• Ensure vehicles, plant and equipment are maintained in a safe and operational condition
• Adhere to drivers’ hours regulations and company transport procedures
• Support the transportation of equipment, materials and specialist machinery

Environmental & Operational Services

• Carry out high-pressure water jetting and industrial cleaning activities
• Support spill response and environmental emergency works
• Undertake remediation and environmental clean-up projects
• Assist with tank, interceptor and drainage installation, servicing and maintenance
• Support tank uplift and removal projects
• Carry out general groundworks and site preparation activities

Site Operations & Project Delivery

• Work as part of multidisciplinary operational teams on customer sites
• Follow project plans, RAMS and safe systems of work
• Assist with excavation, reinstatement and construction-related activities
• Operate specialist equipment and plant where trained and authorised
• Support emergency response activities and reactive works when required

Health, Safety & Compliance

• Maintain compliance with all health, safety and environmental standards
• Work in accordance with risk assessments, method statements and company procedures
• Report hazards, incidents and near misses appropriately
• Ensure PPE is used and maintained correctly
• Promote a positive safety culture across all activities

Customer Service & Teamwork

• Communicate professionally with customers and site representatives
• Complete job documentation accurately and on time
• Support colleagues and project teams to ensure safe and successful project delivery
• Travel and stay away from home when operational requirements demand
• Contribute to a collaborative and solutions-focused team environment

Essential Criteria:

• HGV Class 2 Licence
• Experience within a practical, hands-on operational environment
• Knowledge of RAMS and safe systems of work
• Experience completing vehicle checks and defect reporting
• Strong work ethic and willingness to undertake manual duties
• Flexible approach to overtime, travel and reactive works
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Full UK driving licence

Desirable Criteria:

• ADR qualification
• Groundworks experience
• Environmental remediation experience
• Tanker operations experience
• Plant operation experience
• Spill response or industrial cleaning experience
• Experience within utilities, infrastructure, environmental services or construction sectors

Benefits:

• £5,000 London Weighting
• Competitive overtime rates
• Specialist industry training and development
• Opportunity to gain additional qualifications and accreditations
• Career progression opportunities
• Varied and rewarding workload
• Supportive and experienced team environment

Additional Information:

• Based from the Rainham depot with travel to sites as required
• Overtime and occasional call-out work may be required
• Working away from home may be necessary depending on project requirements
• Full PPE, equipment and training provided
• Opportunity to work across environmental, remediation and infrastructure projects