HGV Technician
Salary: £43,700 per annum broken down as £21.01 p/h, 40 hours per week
Plus the following allowances
+ £0.50p/h HGV licence bonus
x1.25 overtime rate
x2 Sundays rate
x2 Bank Holiday working, day in lieu
Standby payment of £16 per night for being on call
Callout payment of £30 if you are on call and get called out to repair a vehicle
* Sign-on and retention bonus of £3,000 *
* Refer a Technician to us and earn £1,000 *
Hours: 40 hours per week
Location: Dewsbury, WF12 9EG
What we can offer you:
Peoples Pension
Access to Veolia Rewards, benefits and discounts
25 days annual leave + statutory bank holidays
Cycle to work scheme *national minimum wage dependant
Back in action - physiotherapy
Simply health - cash plan that helps you budget for visiting the dentist, optician, physiotherapist and a number of other healthcare professionals
Employee Assistance Program - offers a variety of confidential services to help identify and address problems that impact the workplaceAre you a skilled technician with a passion for vehicle maintenance and a commitment to high standards? We're looking for a proactive and detail-oriented HGV Technician to join us! 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.
This hands-on role is pivotal in ensuring we can continue to deliver our service across the UK. Your role involves maintaining and repairing refuse collection vehicles to the highest standards, ensuring safety, compliance, and customer satisfaction every step of the way.
Key Responsibilities:
Diagnose faults and carry out repairs on chassis and mounted equipment
Service vehicles to VOSA standards and prepare them for MOT inspections
Complete body and chassis repairs and ensure compliance with Department of Transport specifications
Maintain accurate records, complete necessary paperwork and time sheets
Diagnose and repair hydraulic, electrical and pneumatic vehicle systems
Ensure all work is completed efficiently and to company standards
Follow health and safety procedures and be responsible for your safety and those around you
Complete roadside repairs when necessary (training to be provided)
Undertake training to enhance technical skills and knowledge
Ideal Candidate:
NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Heavy Vehicle Service and Maintenance
Proven experience in commercial vehicle repair and servicing
Strong diagnostic and fault-finding skills
Understanding of electronics, hydraulics, and wiring diagrams
Excellent communication
Ability to work independently and manage time effectively
Awareness and understanding of health and safety requirements
Willingness to travel and work flexible hours, including overtime
IRTEC qualification, or HGV Class 2 licence is a bonus
If you're ready to take your technical skills to the next level, we'd love to hear from you!
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