Multiskilled Technician with HGV

Trigon-Recruitment; Salford; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation provided when working UK

Travel covered when working away

Specialist industry training

Overtime opportunities

Career progression

Job summary

Trigon-Recruitment is seeking a Multiskilled Technician with HGV for a Manchester-based role covering HGV driving, tanker operations, remediation works, groundworks and environmental services.

The role involves work across commercial, industrial and infrastructure projects, with travel to customer sites UK-wide and potential stay-away spells. A UK driving licence and RAMS awareness are essential for this hands-on position.

Qualifications

• HGV Class 2 licence holder with solid driving experience.
• Good understanding of RAMS and safe systems of work.
• Experience completing vehicle checks and defect reporting.
• Willingness to travel and stay away from home when required.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate HGV Class 2 vehicles and tanker operations, with vehicle inspections and defect reporting.
• Support environmental remediation, tank installations, and groundworks on varied sites.
• Follow RAMS and safety procedures across multiple projects.
• Coordinate with site representatives and customers to ensure project delivery.
• Travel and stay away from home when required, with accommodation provided.

Skills

HGV Class 2

RAMS knowledge

Full UK driving licence

Vehicle inspections

Teamwork

Job description

Job Role: Multiskilled Technician with HGV

Location: Little Hulton, Manchester

Salary: Up to £35,000 per annum (DOE)

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

We are recruiting a hardworking and versatile Multiskilled Technician with HGV to join a specialist environmental services team based in Manchester. 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 variety of commercial, industrial and infrastructure projects, supporting environmental clean-ups, tank installations, spill response operations and specialist site works. No two days are the same, making this an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys practical outdoor work, operating specialist equipment and being part of a team that delivers essential environmental and infrastructure services.

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, transport legislation and company procedures
• Support the safe transportation of equipment, materials and waste

Environmental & Operational Services

• Carry out high-pressure water jetting and industrial cleaning activities
• Support spill response and environmental emergency works

• Undertake environmental remediation and clean-up operations
• Assist with tank, interceptor and drainage installation, servicing and maintenance
• Participate in tank uplift and removal projects
• Support civil engineering and groundwork activities where required

Site Operations & Project Support

• Work as part of multidisciplinary operational teams on customer sites
• Follow project plans, RAMS and safe systems of work
• Assist with site preparation, excavation and reinstatement activities
• Operate plant and specialist equipment where trained and authorised
• Support emergency response activities and out-of-hours call-outs when required

Health, Safety & Compliance

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

Customer Service & Teamwork

• Communicate professionally with customers and site representatives
• Complete job documentation accurately and on time
• Support colleagues and project teams to ensure successful project delivery
• Travel and stay away from home when required, with accommodation and travel provided

Essential Criteria

• HGV Class 2 Licence
• Experience in a practical, site-based or operational role
• Good understanding of RAMS and safe systems of work
• Experience completing vehicle checks and defect reporting
• Strong work ethic and willingness to undertake hands-on duties
• Flexible approach to working hours, overtime and travel
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Full UK driving licence

Desirable Criteria

• ADR licence
• Groundworks, remediation or environmental services experience
• Tanker operations experience
• Plant operation experience
• Civil engineering or infrastructure background
• Spill response or industrial cleaning experience
• Experience working within utilities, environmental or construction sectors

Benefits

• Competitive salary with regular overtime opportunities
• Enhanced overtime rates
• Accommodation and travel covered when working away
• Specialist industry training and development
• Opportunity to gain additional qualifications and accreditations
• Career progression within a growing environmental services business
• Varied and rewarding workload

Additional Information

• Based from the Manchester depot with travel to customer sites across the UK
• Working away from home may be required depending on project demands
• Participation in emergency response and call-out activities may be required
• Full PPE and specialist equipment provided