HGV Technician

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
Veolia
HGV Technician

Salary: Up to £44,569.97 per annum plus Veolia benefits

Hours: 48 hours per week, Monday to Friday (Hours to be agreed)

Location: Cambridge, CB4 4DN

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;

Required to attend roadside breakdowns and able to work as part of a team.
Repairs to all types of vehicles, plant and any other work to do with the service.
Required to perform any duties deemed necessary by your supervisor, ensuring that current standards are maintained, utilising both internal and external resources.
All workshop tools, personal tools and welding equipment must be 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.
Required to fill in a daily worksheet / timesheet, individual job cards, legal documentation such as safety inspection sheets for vehicle and body equipment and plant maintenance each day, completed forms must be given to your supervisor before the end of your shift.
To be aware of your obligations under the Health and Safety at work Act, 1974 and follow the code of safe working practice in your place of work as an engineer.
Perform duties in an efficient and effective manner that will ensure maximum productivity. Ensure that the task is completed to schedule. Any discrepancies are to be reported immediately to your supervisor.
Aware of the Company’s commitment to the ISO9001, 14001 and 18001 Quality System and in particular understand your responsibility to maintain the system with respect to your duties.

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.

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: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: Up to £44,569.97 per year

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

Experience:
Mechanical Fitter/Technician: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:
NVQ Level 3 Vehicle Qualification. (required)
HGV driving licence (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: JR10374