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Salary: Up to £51480 per annum broken down as £22 p/h based on a 45 hour week plus and extra £0.50p/h if you have a HGV Licence (can provide training)
x1.5 overtime rate
x2 Sundays rate
x2 Bank Holiday working plus Veolia benefits plus TOIL. Also the following allowance
Sign-on and retention bonus of £3,000
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
Hours: 45 hours per week rotating morning and afternoon shift
Location: padworth
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 you'll be doing;
Oversee and assist the Technician team within the workshop
Carrying out weekly/monthly R&A (Ava) inspections
Ensure that the workshop is kept clean and tidy and all times
Assist in the allocation of daily work and prioritisation and completion of the daily jobs and VOR list at the end of the day
Ensure that the 'Daily Work Diary' is constantly and immediately kept up-to-date and is current - Workshop Control
Monitor the new oil levels and ensure orders are placed on time
Monitor the waste oil levels weekly and organise collections
Manage the workshop's daily workload
Labour & Parts (when in use) input
Assist with weekly Team Safe, near miss reports, off-job cards and inspection reports
Assist with the procurement/sourcing of Parts
Other general work as required by the Workshop Management Team
Carry out HGV MOT inspections and preparations. (IRTEC Licence preferred however we can provide training)
Complete roadside repairs when necessary (Training to be provided)
What we're looking for;
Previous experience as a Mechanical Fitter/HGV Technician ideally with an NVQ Level 3 Vehicle Qualification, would also consider a technician in a similar trade such as automotive or plant.
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.
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.
If you are successful in securing a new role or promotion within the company, any offer to you may be subject to the acceptance of standardised terms and conditions. These new terms and conditions may differ from your current contract, if you have any questions about how this might affect you, please don't hesitate to contact your line manager or the HR team.
Job Posting End Date:
31-08-2025
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