Veolia
HGV Technician
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HGV Technician
Salary: £21.29 per hour dependant on experience, Plus Veolia Benefits
Location: Fleetwood, FY7 6RP
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 2.0 & Bank Holidays x 2.0 + TOIL Days)
What we can offer you:
- 20 days of annual leave
- Access to our People’s Pension scheme
- 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
- Overtime opportunities available
- Stream - Employee financial wellbeing support: early access to your earned pay, savings, budgeting, financial coaching & rewards.
About the Role
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. With one of the largest growing fleets in the UK, our drivers are pivotal to delivering essential services. They work hard to serve their local communities and make a positive impact every day.
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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 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?
Essential:
- City & Guilds or NVQ level 3 in HGV Engineering or equivalent.
- 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.
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Desirable:
- IRTEC Licence.
- Waste/RCV vehicle experience.
- Electrical/Hydraulic/Pneumatic experience.
- 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 have been named as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work for three consecutive years in 2023, 2024 and 2025. This consistent recognition reflects our commitment to our people, demonstrating that Veolia is not just transforming the environment, we're also transforming what it means to have a rewarding, purposeful career.
We're dedicated to supporting you throughout your application journey, offering adjustments where reasonable and appropriate. As a proud Disability Confident Employer, we will offer an interview to applicants with a disability or long-term condition who opt-in to the Disability Confident scheme, and meet the minimum criteria for our roles.
We're also committed to ensuring that all applicants and colleagues receive fair treatment without discrimination on any grounds, aiming to create a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.
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