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HGV Technician
HGV Technician – Joining Bonus of £1,500
Location: Bodmin Depot, Company: Biffa Waste
Salary & Benefits
- £20.59/hour plus shift allowance
- £10 ticket per week in tool allowance
- Financial perks:
- £1,500 joiners’ bonus
- 21 days holiday + bank holidays
- £500 employee referral scheme
- Fantastic pension scheme
Shift & Role Overview
Top-tier HGV Technician with responsibility for maintaining and repairing a fleet of vehicles, from light commercial vans to 44t articulated assets.
- Shift requirements: Monday to Friday, 45-hour weeks
- Working hours: 06:00–15:30 or 12:30–22:00
- Overtime & call-outs available
The Biffa difference
Since 1907, Biffa’s iconic red trucks have delivered landfill solutions across the UK—now it’s time for you to get involved.
Your work will ensure full compliance with health & safety legislation and DVSA standards, while helping our business serve over 85 local authorities, leading brands, and businesses.
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Responsibilities
The Key HGV Technician role requires:
- Repairing and maintaining vehicles and waste-handling equipment in line with DVSA standards.
- Conducting scheduled preventative servicing to meet Biffa’s operator-licence commitments.
- Preparing technical reports for off-site repairs and second-hand vendor sales.
- Developing technical skills to uphold strict safety and standards—from light commercial vehicles to heavy 44t articulated rigs.
Experience & Qualifications
Perfect fit for technical professionals with experience as:
- HGV Mechanic | LGV / HGV Technician | Park & Service Vehicle (PSV) Mechanic
Ideal candidates have: ✅ A Level 3 HGV/PSV apprenticeship, City & Guilds, NVQ Level 3 ✅ Must have a car/van driving licence (HGV licence greatly desirable) ✅ Experience in IRTeC a bonus ✅ Ability to work through industrial PPE and real conditions.
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Biffa is open to providing training and upskilling for semi-skilled technicians too—if you’re keen to develop your skills, you’re welcome here.
Why join Biffa?
Apart from tangibles like pension, holiday allowances, and bonuses, we pride ourselves on efficient but flexible workspace, ongoing career growth, and thriving culture.
💡 Biffa’s mission:
“We’re here to change how people think about waste.”
At Biffa, diversity, equity, and inclusion are non-negotiable. Protesting workplace equality means deep respect for background, perspective, and talents—allowing each employee to contribute uniquely to our communities, customers, and future.
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