HGV Technician

Basingstoke, Hampshire
Veolia
Salary: Up to £41,623.66. per annum plus Veolia benefits

Hours: 48 hours per week – Monday to Friday 07:00 – 17:00

Location: Basingstoke RG24 8PL

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

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 we can offer you;

22 days of annual leave plus statutory bank holidays
Access to our people’s pension scheme
Refer an Engineer to us once you’ve joined and earn £1000
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;

You will keep our HGV’s safely on the road, so our street side operatives can carry out their duties for our millions of customers.
Responsible for carrying out routine body inspections, defect repairs, fault finding and repairs to ensure our fleet is reliable, available and safe.
Ensure all workshop tools, personal tools and welding equipment is secured and where possible locked away each night. Welding and electrical equipment should be turned off and left in a safe condition when not in use.
Attend roadside breakdowns if required and work as part of a team.

What we’re looking for;

Previous experience as a Mechanical Fitter/Technician ideally with an NVQ Level 3 Vehicle Qualification.
Hold a HGV driving licence – desirable or willing to gain this through training.
Supply your own comprehensive tool kit.

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.

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.

Job Types: Permanent, Full-time

Salary: Up to £41,623.66 per year

Benefits:
Company pension
Employee discount
Referral programme
Schedule:
Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: JR5066