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HGV Technician - Joining Bonus of £1,500 !!

Biffa Waste - Bodmin Depot
Salary: £19.95p/h
Shift Patterns – 06:00-15:30 and 12:30-22:00 Overtime & Call Out Available

Monday to Friday (45hrs per week)

Have you seen our “Big Red Trucks” With over 100 years of history, Biffa has iconic red trucks and containers are a familiar feature across the UK, do you want to be part of the team which keeps all this running? We are here to change the way people think about waste!

You will be responsible for the maintenance and repair of vehicles and waste management handling equipment to meet health and safety legislation and DVSA requirements.

You will also carry out scheduled preventative service and maintenance inspections to meet Biffa’s operator’s licence commitments. Our fleet ranges from light commercial vans all the way up to 44t articulated specialist assets, a real diverse fleet giving plenty of opportunity to learn and develop your existing technical knowledge.

We are looking for professionals that may have had the previous roles – PSV Mechanic, Heavy Goods Technician, Lorry Mechanic, LGV Technician, HGV Technician, HGV Mechanic.

If you are a skilled or semi-skilled Technician, we would still love to hear from you as we can offer upskilling and career development.

  • Fully skilled having achieved a full level 3 HGV / PSV apprentice qualification/City and Guilds Qualification/NVQ Qualification.
  • Technician level.
  • Must have a minimum of a car/van driving licence.
  • HGV licence desirable
  • IRTEC Qualification desirable.

Here is why you will love it at Biffa.

  • 21 days Holiday + Bank Holidays.
  • Fantastic Pension Scheme
  • £500 Employee Referral Scheme
  • Access to our Employee Assistance Programme that provides support with your physical, mental, and financial health if required.
  • Fantastic training opportunities for progression because when you grow, we grow!
  • Biffa Perkz – Discounts on everything from day-to-day items and entertainment to large purchases at many retail outlets and holiday bargains. Discounts are available to you and your family.
  • Cycle2Work scheme
  • Entry to our Eco Drive scheme Eco Drive is our exciting new employee benefit which offers employees the chance to lease a fully electric or hybrid-electric car.
  • As part of the Biffa group, you will be able to apply for staff discount at The Company Shop retailer, giving additional savings on already largely discounted food products and groceries.

Being inclusive is core to our culture at Biffa; we believe different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds are key to developing a creative and effective working environment that represents our communities and generates the best outcomes for colleagues, customers, and stakeholders, which is why you’ll find us championing diversity, equity and inclusion at every turn.

 

Other facts

Tech stack
HGV Maintenance,Vehicle Repair,Health and Safety Legislation,DVSA Requirements,Preventative Service,Maintenance Inspections,Light Commercial Vans,44t Articulated Specialist Assets,Technical Knowledge,Skilled Technician,Semi-skilled Technician,HGV Licence,IRTEC Qualification

About Biffa Waste Services

Founded in London in 1912, Biffa is a leading UK nationwide integrated waste management business providing collection, treatment, recycling and technologically-driven energy generation services. Through the expertise of our people and investment in technology we promote and deliver sustainable waste management solutions.

We provide an essential service to satisfy the business needs of our commercial, industrial and public sector customers throughout the UK, and help them to meet their legal obligations and corporate responsibility commitments.

We employ 10,000 people and collect waste from thousands of businesses and millions of households across the UK each day.

Our surplus food redistribution partnership with Company Shop Group, and our environmental work with BiffaAward and Waste Aid, also have wider benefits for the UK and beyond.

Since 2002 we’ve reduced our carbon emissions by 70 per cent and aim to be net zero by 2050.

Team size: 5,001-10,000 employees
LinkedIn: Visit
Industry: Environmental Services
Founding Year: 1912

What you'll do

  • The technician will be responsible for the maintenance and repair of vehicles and waste management handling equipment, ensuring compliance with health and safety legislation and DVSA requirements. This includes carrying out scheduled preventative service and maintenance inspections to meet operator’s licence commitments.

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What does a HGV Technician do at Biffa Waste Services?

As a HGV Technician at Biffa Waste Services, you will: the technician will be responsible for the maintenance and repair of vehicles and waste management handling equipment, ensuring compliance with health and safety legislation and DVSA requirements. This includes carrying out scheduled preventative service and maintenance inspections to meet operator’s licence commitments..

Why join Biffa Waste Services as a HGV Technician?

Biffa Waste Services is a leading Environmental Services company.

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The HGV Technician position at Biffa Waste Services is based in Bodmin, England, United Kingdom. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.

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