Veolia
HGV Technician
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Salary: Up to £50,299.00 per annum + £720 Per Month night shift allowance plus Veolia benefits
- x1.5 overtime rate
- x2 Sundays rate
- x2 Bank Holiday working plus Veolia benefits.
- Also the following allowance
- Sign-on and retention bonus of £3,000
Hours: 40 hours per week - Monday-Thursday Night Shift 8pm - 6:30am 30 mins lunch
Location: Croydon Workshop, Stubbs Mead, Factory Lane, Croydon, CR0 3RL
What we can offer you;
- 25 days of annual leave plus statutory bank holidays
- Access to our people’s pension scheme
- Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential
- Volunteering days for community engagement
- Refer an Engineer to us once you’ve joined and earn £1000
- Free physiotherapy service
- Free private GP consultation service appoints in 24hours for your household
- 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
- Cycle to work scheme
- Support in attaining a HGV Licence
- Learn and develop your skills on everything chassis and body related from Pneumatics, to hydraulics, to electrical systems and drive lines on our mixed fleet of vehicles
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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 multiple 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 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. (IRTEC Licence preferred however we can provide training)
- Complete roadside repairs when necessary (Training to be provide)
What we're looking for;
- Previous experience as a Mechanical Fitter/HGV Technician ideally with an NVQ Level 3 Vehicle Qualification.
- Awareness and understanding of health and safety requirements
- Hold a HGV driving licence (Preferred but not essential).
- Supply your own comprehensive tool kit. (diagnostic equipment and specialised tools provided by Veolia)
- If you are a skilled Technician we’d still love to hear from you. We can provide upskilling and develop you further once you’ve started with us.
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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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