Mobile HGV Technician

Mobile HGV Technician

Salary: £43,700 per annum (£21.01 p/h)

Allowances and Bonuses:

• £0.50 p/h
• HGV licence bonus (x1.25)
• Overtime rate (x2)
• Sundays rate (x2)
• Bank Holiday working, day in lieu plus Veolia benefits
• Standby payment: £16 per night for being on call
• Callout payment: £30 if called out to repair a vehicle
• Sign on and retention bonus: £3,000
• Referral bonus: £1,000 for each referred Technician

Breakdown van hours: 40 hours per week

Locations: Lincoln LN1 1DS, Dewsbury WF12 9ED, and Sheffield S4 7ZJ

Benefits:

• 25 days annual leave plus statutory bank holidays
• People's pension scheme
• Training and Development - product training and a Management Development Programme
• Volunteering days for community engagement
• Free physiotherapy service
• Free private GP consultation - appointments within 24 hours for household members
• Specsavers: free eye test and discount towards new glasses
• Access to resources supporting physical, mental and financial health
• Cycle to work scheme
• Perks at Work Platform - discounts on high street retailers, health & wellness services, entertainment, and home & DIY products

As a HGV Technician at Veolia, you will maintain and repair refuse collection vehicles to the highest standards, ensuring safety, compliance, and customer satisfaction at every step.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose faults and carry out repairs on chassis and mounted equipment
• Service vehicles to VOSA standards and prepare them for MOT inspections (if in workshop)
• Complete body and chassis repairs and ensure compliance with Department of Transport specifications
• Maintain accurate records and complete necessary paperwork and time sheets
• Diagnose and repair hydraulic, electrical and pneumatic vehicle systems
• Ensure compliance with health and safety procedures and be responsible for your own safety and that of others
• Complete roadside repairs when necessary (training provided)
• Undertake training to enhance technical skills and knowledge

Qualifications

• NVQ Level3 or equivalent in Heavy Vehicle Service and Maintenance
• Proven experience in commercial vehicle repair and servicing
• Strong diagnostic and fault finding skills
• Understanding of electronics, hydraulics and wiring diagrams
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively
• Awareness of and adherence to health and safety requirements
• Willingness to travel and work flexible hours, including overtime
• IRTEC qualification or HGV Class2 licence is a bonus

Disability Confident Employer & Equal Opportunity

We are a proud Disability Confident Employer and will offer an interview to applicants with a disability or long term condition who opt in to the scheme. We are committed to ensuring that all applicants and colleagues receive fair treatment without discrimination on any grounds, fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.