Workshop Chargehand

Veolia; England; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

An environmental services company in the UK seeks an experienced HGV Technician to oversee the workshop team and ensure seamless operations. This role involves conducting inspections, managing workloads, and performing maintenance on various vehicles. Candidates should have NVQ Level 3 qualifications and experience in mechanical fitting. Opportunities for training and development are provided, along with competitive benefits.

Benefits

25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

Access to pension scheme

Ongoing training and development

Free physiotherapy service

Discounts on groceries and retailers

Cycle to work scheme

Sign-on and retention bonus of 3,000

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Mechanical Fitter/HGV Technician.
• Awareness and understanding of health and safety requirements.
• Hold a HGV driving licence (Preferred but not essential).

Responsibilities

• Oversee and assist the Technician team within the workshop.
• Carrying out weekly/monthly R&A inspections.
• Ensure that the workshop is kept clean and tidy.
• Assist in allocation of daily work and prioritisation.
• Carry out HGV MOT inspections and preparations.

Skills

Mechanical Fitting

HGV Technician

Health and Safety Awareness

Education

NVQ Level 3 Vehicle Qualification

Tools

Comprehensive Tool Kit

Job description

Salary: Up to 51480 per annum broken down as 22 p/h based on a 45 hour week plus and extra 0.50p/h if you have a HGV Licence (can provide training)

x1.5 overtime rate

x2 Sundays rate

x2 Bank Holiday working plus Veolia benefits plus TOIL. Also the following allowance

Sign-on and retention bonus of 3,000

What we can offer you;

• 25 days of annual leave plus statutory bank holidays
• Access to our people's pension scheme
• Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential
• Volunteering days for community engagement
• Refer an Engineer to us once you've joined and earn 1000
• Free physiotherapy service
• Free private GP consultation service appoints in 24hours for your household
• Discounts on everything from groceries to well known retailers
• Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health; so you can lean on us whenever you need to
• Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential
• Cycle to work scheme
• Support in attaining a HGV Licence
• Learn and develop your skills on everything chassis and body related from Pneumatics, to hydraulics, to electrical systems and drive lines on our mixed fleet of vehicles

Hours: 45 hours per week rotating morning and afternoon shift

Location: padworth

When you see the world as we do, you see the chance to help the world take better care of its resources and help it become a better place for everyone. As a HGV Technician at

Veolia no two days are the same, with multiple types of vehicles within our fleet.

Your role is pivotal, ensuring that we can continue to deliver our service across the UK. Whether you're looking to overhaul the industry, or just do a good day's work, we know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment, and contribute to our inclusive culture.

What will you be doing?

• Oversee and assist the Technician team within the workshop
• Carrying out weekly/monthly R&A (Ava) inspections
• Ensure that the workshop is kept clean and tidy and all times
• Assist in the allocation of daily work and prioritisation and completion of the daily jobs and VOR list at the end of the day
• Ensure that the 'Daily Work Diary' is constantly and immediately kept up-to-date and is current - Workshop Control
• Monitor the new oil levels and ensure orders are placed on time
• Monitor the waste oil levels weekly and organise collections
• Manage the workshop's daily workload
• Labour & Parts (when in use) input
• Assist with weekly Team Safe, near miss reports, off-job cards and inspection reports
• Assist with the procurement/sourcing of Parts
• Other general work as required by the Workshop Management Team
• Carry out HGV MOT inspections and preparations. (IRTEC Licence preferred however we can provide training)
• Complete roadside repairs when necessary (Training to be provided)

What we're looking for;

• Previous experience as a Mechanical Fitter/HGV Technician ideally with an NVQ Level 3 Vehicle Qualification, would also consider a technician in a similar trade such as automotive or plant.
• Awareness and understanding of health and safety requirements
• Hold a HGV driving licence (Preferred but not essential).
• Supply your own comprehensive tool kit. (diagnostic equipment and specialised tools provided by Veolia)
• If you are a skilled Technician we'd still love to hear from you. We can provide upskilling and develop you further once you've started with us.

What's next?

Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come.

We're proud to have been named as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work for three consecutive years in 2023, 2024 and 2025. This consistent recognition reflects our commitment to our people, demonstrating that Veolia is not just transforming the environment, we're also transforming what it means to have a rewarding, purposeful career.

We're dedicated to supporting you throughout your application journey, offering adjustments where reasonable and appropriate. As a proud Disability Confident Employer, we will offer an interview to applicants with a disability or long-term condition who opt-in to the Disability Confident scheme, and meet the minimum criteria for our roles.

We're also committed to ensuring that all applicants and colleagues receive fair treatment without discrimination on any grounds, aiming to create a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.