HGV Technician

Dubizzle Limited; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A waste management company in Peterborough seeks an HGV Technician to maintain and repair a diverse fleet of vehicles. Responsibilities include performing preventative maintenance inspections and adhering to health and safety regulations. Ideal candidates will hold relevant qualifications and a driving licence. The position offers a joining bonus, 21 days holiday, and various benefits including training opportunities for career development.

Benefits

21 days holiday + bank holidays

Fantastic pension scheme

Employee referral scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Training opportunities

Biffa Perkz discounts

Cycle2Work scheme

Eco Drive scheme

Qualifications

• Fully skilled technician with HGV/PSV qualifications.
• Minimum of car/van driving licence required.
• Desirable to have HGV licence and IRTEC Qualification.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair vehicles and waste management equipment.
• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance inspections.
• Assist in meeting health and safety legislation and DVSA requirements.

Skills

Technical knowledge

Vehicle maintenance

Problem-solving

Education

Full level 3 HGV/PSV apprentice qualification

City and Guilds Qualification/NVQ Qualification

Tools

Diagnostic tools

Job description

HGV Technician - Joining Bonus of £1,500 !!

Biffa Waste - Peterborough Depot
Pay Rate: £19.95p/h
Shift Pattern 11am-8pm Monday to Thursday 9am to 6pm on Friday Overtime & Call Out Available

(45hrs per week) some Saturdays when required

Have you seen our “Big Red Trucks” With over 100 years of history, Biffa has iconic red trucks and containers are a familiar feature across the UK, do you want to be part of the team which keeps all this running?

We are here to change the way people think about waste!

You will be responsible for the maintenance and repair of vehicles and waste management handling equipment to meet health and safety legislation and DVSA requirements.

You will also carry out scheduled preventative service and maintenance inspections to meet Biffa’s operator’s licence commitments. Our fleet ranges from light commercial vans all the way up to 44t articulated specialist assets, a real diverse fleet giving plenty of opportunity to learn and develop your existing technical knowledge.

We are looking for professionals that may have had the previous roles – PSV Mechanic, Heavy Goods Technician, Lorry Mechanic, LGV Technician, HGV Technician, HGV Mechanic.

If you are a skilled or semi-skilled Technician, we would still love to hear from you as we can offer upskilling and career development.

Requirements

• Fully skilled having achieved a full level 3 HGV / PSV apprentice qualification/City and Guilds Qualification/NVQ Qualification.
• Technician level.
• Must have a minimum of a car/van driving licence.
• HGV licence desirable
• IRTEC Qualification desirable.

Benefits

• 21 days Holiday + Bank Holidays.
• Fantastic Pension Scheme
• £500 Employee Referral Scheme
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme that provides support with your physical, mental, and financial health if required.
• Fantastic training opportunities for progression because when you grow, we grow!
• Biffa Perkz – Discounts on everything from day-to-day items and entertainment to large purchases at many retail outlets and holiday bargains. Discounts are available to you and your family.
• Cycle2Work scheme
• Entry to our Eco Drive scheme Eco Drive is our exciting new employee benefit which offers employees the chance to lease a fully electric or hybrid-electric car.
• As part of the Biffa group, you will be able to apply for staff discount at The Company Shop retailer, giving additional savings on already largely discounted food products and groceries.

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