Heavy Goods Vehicle Technician

2 weeks ago


Truro, Cornwall, United Kingdom Biffa Full time

HGV Technician - £1,500 Joining Bonus

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We are seeking a skilled HGV Technician to join our team at Biffa Waste's Truro Depot. As an HGV Technician, 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 offer a competitive salary of £25,000 per annum, plus benefits including 21 days holiday + bank holidays, fantastic pension scheme, £500 employee referral scheme, access to our Employee Assistance Programme, training opportunities for progression, and more.

Fully skilled having achieved a full level 3 HGV / PSV apprentice qualification/City and Guilds Qualification/NVQ Qualification is essential for this role. A minimum of a car/van driving licence is required, and an HGV licence is desirable. IRTEC Qualification is also desirable.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Maintenance and repair of vehicles and waste management handling equipment
  • Scheduled preventative service and maintenance inspections
  • Meeting health and safety legislation and DVSA requirements

Benefits:

  • Competitive salary: £25,000 per annum
  • 21 days holiday + bank holidays
  • Fantastic pension scheme
  • £500 employee referral scheme
  • Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
  • Training opportunities for progression


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