HGV Technician

Veolia
HGV Technician

Salary: Up to £44,720 per annum plus Veolia benefits

Congestion charge paid: Saving you £15 per day or £3,900 per year for an employee on a normal Mon-Fri shift pattern.

Location: London,EC4R 3TD

Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday – Friday

Overtime available as and when required which may include weekends and Bank Holidays

(Overtime Rate: Weekdays x 1.5, Saturday x 1.5, Sundays & Bank Holidays x 2.0)

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;

Free on site parking
25 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 will you be doing?

Repair and maintain the Veolia Fleet, 3rd party vehicles and plant in accordance with manufacturer and industry standards.
Run diagnostics on vehicles using a range of equipment.
Hydraulic, electrics, pneumatics diagnostics and repairs.
Other general work as required by the Workshop Management Team.
Work within Health & Safety regulations and be responsible for your safety and those around you.
Ensure that all necessary paperwork, and time sheets are completed accurately.
Carry out HGV MOT inspections and preparations.
Complete roadside repairs when necessary.

What are we looking for?

City & Guilds or NVQ in HGV Engineering or equivalent – (level 2 or 3 preferred) opportunities for upskilling available
Good communication skills.
Ability to work as part of a team and individually.
Ability to work under pressure and actively seek solutions to problems.
Flexibility to undertake a wide range of tasks.
Thorough Knowledge of current HGV MOT regulations and standards.
Driving Licence.

Desirable

IRTEC Licence.
Waste/RCV vehicle experience.
Electrical/Hydraulic/Pneumatic experience.
HGV Driving Licence (Vocational entitlement attracts an additional 50p per hour).
Welding/fabrication skills.
Forklift licence (Counterbalance).

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: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: Up to £44,720.00 per year

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

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: JR5368