Trainee HGV Technician

Bristol Waste Company; Bristol; On-site; GBP 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A municipal waste services provider in Bristol is looking for a Trainee HGV Technician. The role involves gaining experience in vehicle maintenance, compliance checks, and effective communication. Candidates should have a working knowledge of the vehicle repair industry and a full UK driving license. The company values inclusivity and offers a supportive work environment, emphasizing mental and physical well-being. If you are passionate about vehicle maintenance and want to contribute to a sustainable community, apply now.

Benefits

Annual leave package of 25 days plus 8 bank holidays

Employer contribution of 5% into the company pension scheme

Mental Health support programmes

Physical Health support with a BUPA Health Cash Plan

Hybrid working model options

Employee referral scheme benefits

Recognition awards for excellence

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of the vehicle repair industry.
• Ability to work with Job Cards.
• Effective communication skills.
• Hold a full driving licence valid for use in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Train in all aspects of vehicle maintenance.
• Ensure fleet compliance records and workshop reports are completed correctly.
• Conduct quality control inspections.
• Repair mechanical and electrical systems malfunctions.
• Ensure vehicles comply with statutory legislation.
• Trouble shooting breakdowns.
• Performing preventative maintenance.

Skills

Distribution

Communication skills

Heavy goods license

Mechanical Knowledge

Vehicle Maintenance

VOSA

Driving

Maintenance

Mechanical Engineering

Aviation Experience

Education

Qualifications in vehicle maintenance or working towards

Job description

SALARY: 32000 per annum

HOURS: 40 per week Monday - Friday 06.00-14.30 or 1330-2200

LOCATION: Albert Road, Bristol

Trainee HGV Technician

About Bristol Waste Company :

What we do is important were here to keep Bristol and beyond clean and safe.

We do this for our citys residents workers visitors and businesses. Our work helps deliver Bristols sustainability targets in partnership with the council.

Bristol Wastes commercial operation where we serve businesses and organisations across the region is also growing.

Our ambition is to provide good quality value for money services and we continue to deliver a social value impact worth more than 30 million every year.

We want people who share our values and want to work with us to drive our business forward.

Purpose of the role :

To train in all aspects of vehicle maintenance gaining experience and qualifications to provide efficient and effective high‑quality vehicle maintenance and support to all employees of the workshop.

Key Responsibilities :

• Ensure fleet compliance records and workshop reports are completed correctly in date and efficiently retained.
• Conduct quality control inspections.
• Repairing mechanical and electrical systems malfunctions.
• Ensure vehicles comply with statutory legislation.
• Ensure Brand image is of high standard.
• Trouble shooting breakdowns.
• Performing preventative maintenance.
• Contain costs.
• Evaluate service and parts options.
• Ensure facilities are secure

Essential Requirements and Qualifications for the Role :

• Working knowledge of the vehicle repair industry
• Ability to work with Job Cards.
• Qualifications in vehicle maintenance or working towards
• Effective communication skills
• Hold a full driving licence valid for use in the UK
• To be able to attend training on related products

Full Job Description can be provided upon request.

Our Benefits :

• Annual leave package of 25 days plus 8 bank holidays.
• Employer contribution of 5% into the company pension scheme.
• Support for Mental Health including a BUPA Employee Assistance Programme that provides support covering Mental Health Financial and Family related topics. We also have Mental Health First Aiders across the business.
• Support for your Physical Health with our BUPA Health Cash Plan (we cover the cost of coverage for you) Cycle to Work scheme and an onsite Physiotherapist. All are free for our colleagues.
• Because we value our colleagues we want to recruit more employees just like them which is why we have our employee referral scheme.
• Dedicated learning and development team. We take pride in developing our colleagues and some examples of this include our In‑House Driver Development Programme and internal promotions. Many of our Senior Leadership Team have developed from Operational roles such as one of our Contract Managers who started as a Street Cleanser.
• Employee recognition Stand Out Award and long service awards. To celebrate our colleagues wherever they are on their journey with us we recognise and celebrate talent.
• We recognise that everyone is different and strive to create an environment that supports all colleagues through flexible working. We have introduced a hybrid working model where possible and actively encourage part‑time working job sharing and flexibility on hours. If this interests you please do get in touch and we can start a conversation.
• All colleagues receive free access to our Reward Gateway discount scheme helping you make your money go further with savings at over 900 retailers. Its one of the ways we support smart spending and everyday wellbeing.

Everyone belongs :

At Bristol Waste everyone belongs we are proud of being a truly inclusive organisation.

We give fair and equal consideration to all applications.

We encourage and welcome applications from people of all ages genders ethnicities nationalities disabilities religions or beliefs and of neuro divergence.

Important note on applying :

• Please apply as soon as possible and before 23 : 59 on the closing date. Sometimes we close vacancies early if we receive a high number of quality applications.
• Due to the high volume of interest we wont be able to receive late applications and we are currently unable to respond to all who apply.
• If you havent heard from us within three weeks of the closing date it unfortunately means you wont be invited to interview on this occasion.

Contact us :

Please contact our People Services team to discuss this role your application or any reasonable adjustments and support in applying for this position :

Thank you for your interest in joining Bristol Waste Company.

Required Experience : Intern

Key Skills

• Distribution
• Communication skills
• heavy goods license
• Mechanical Knowledge
• Vehicle Maintenance
• VOSA
• Driving
• Maintenance
• Mechanical Engineering
• Aviation Experience

Employment Type : Full‑Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1