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HGV Technician

Salary:£18.37 per hour plus Veolia benefits

Hours:40 hours per week, Monday - Friday. 8.00am - 4:30pm

Location:Working between both sites: Derby, DE24 8PX & Stoke, ST4 8HX

Join us today and you will be eligible for a sign-on and retention bonus of £3,000

What we can offer you;

• Refer an Engineer to us once you've joined and earn £1000
  
• Specialised waste collection vehicle training can be provided
  
• Opportunity to work on a fleet of new vehicles in 2020
  
• 20 days of annual leave plus statutory bank holidays
  
• Access to our people's pension scheme
  
• Free physiotherapy service
  
• 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
  

What you'll be doing;

• Day-to-day service and repair of Heavy Goods Vehicles and plant
  
• Attend roadside breakdowns
  
• Run diagnostics on vehicles using a range of equipment
  
• Report any unsafe acts, hazards, or defective equipment to your supervisor and maintain a safe working environment at all times
  
• Complete any training required and work within Health & Safety regulations
  
• Carry out routine vehicle inspections, routine maintenance, fault finding and repairs to ensure our fleet remains safe
  
• Complete job cards and associated paperwork in a timely manner
  
• Provide industry-leading customer service to all internal and external customers, ensure all necessary paperwork is completed and Carry out HGV MOT inspections and preparations
  

What we're looking for;

• City & Guilds, or NVQ Level 2 or 3 HGV mechanical engineering or equivalent engineering qualification would be desirable
  
• LGV licence is Desirable (opportunities for training/ Licence qualifications available in future)
  
• Possess personal basic engineering tool kit ( Air gun, Spanners, Sockets, Screwdrivers)
  
• Proven experience of working on HGV vehicles
  
• Hold a clean UK driving licence
  
• Good communication skills
  
• The ability to work under pressure, actively seek solutions to problems and have the flexibility to undertake a wide range of tasks are all key attributes
  
• MOT regulations
  

Full training can be provided on the above if not already acquired.

If you are a skilled or semi-skilled Technician we'd still love to hear from you. We can provide upskilling and develop you further once you've started with us.

International applications are welcome, providing the experience criteria is met.

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 over 100 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's next?

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

We're proud to be listed in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2023, being named as a Top 10 Very Big Organisation and Highly Commended as a workplace for 55+.

This accolade further demonstrates our commitment to our people and our actions in creating an environment where everyone can be their true selves and enjoy working at Veolia.

We want to ensure that you feel supported throughout the application process and provide reasonable adjustments where necessary and requested. If you require any reasonable adjustments as part of your application and interview process please do not hesitate to let us know.

Here at Veolia, we're proud to be known as an equal opportunities employer. We know how important it is to be fully committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive place to work for every one of our colleagues. So no matter their age, gender, gender expression, disability, race, ethnicity, religion, belief, sexuality or veteran status, every applicant who meets the minimum requirements will be considered fully.