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HGV Vehicle Technician

Contract type
Permanent
Working Pattern
Full time
Location based
Washington
Hours per week
45
Salary
£45,298.33
Summary of vacancy

Are you a skilled vehicle technician with experience working on heavy goods and articulated vehicles? 

Do you want to join a well-established company who will support your career development and offer you a great company culture to work within? 

We are looking for a seasoned Vehicle Technician, ideally with NVQ level in Heavy Goods Vehicle maintenance or equivalent skills gained through experience. 

Due to business growth, we have a rare opportunity to join a small working team in our workshop in Washington where all vehicles are emptied, washed and prepared before entering workshops and there is a strong focus on creating an excellent working environment. 

About the Role

Location: Washington

  • Salary £45,298.33 per annum / £19.29 per hour
  • Monday-Friday 
  • 45 hours per week
  • Shift patterns as follows, Week 1, 05.00-14.30. Week 2, 09.00-18.30
  • Weekend and bank holiday call out shift rota in place.
  • Overtime available at x1.5 & x2.0, plus day in lieu for Bank Holiday
  • 4 weeks holiday (rising each year you're with us) plus 8 days Bank holidays
  • Full PPE Provided

Working for SUEZ Company gives you access to a wide range of benefits such as:

  • BUPA Dental Scheme
  • Online health advice portal
  • Retail, leisure and Holiday discounts
  • Money Saving Schemes and Pension
  • Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health; so you can lean on us whenever you need to
  • On Demand GP and face to face counselling sessions

If you think this great opportunity is for you don't hesitate. APPLY NOW!

About the role

What will I be doing?

Your job will be to maintain our fleet – a task that will see you working with diverse vehicle technology and sophisticated ancillary equipment.  With 5,000 people working across 300 locations, SUEZ recycling and recovery UK is a substantial national business. We have a fleet of over 1,500 vehicles.  Day to day you will:

  • Carry out service, maintenance and repair of all types of vehicles and equipment
  • Diagnose and rectify all types of faults
  • Prepare and carry out MOT
  • Ensure Health & Safety regulations and safe working practices are adhered to

Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential 

What are the requirements?

  • Demonstrate proven experience and knowledge of repairing and maintaining vehicles
  • HGV licence class 1 or class 2 an advantage but not necessary and opportunities for HGV licences possible
  • Inspection training/IRTEC accreditation an advantage but can be provided.
  • Hydraulics and pneumatics are an advantage but training can be provided if required
  • HGV licence class 1 or class 2 an advantage but not necessary and opportunities for HGV licences possible
  • You must be able to inspect vehicles to the DVSA standards and above

Who we are

At SUEZ we thrive within a true team spirit, we can give our customers a standard of service that goes above and beyond. In a friendly, supportive environment, you’ll be inspired to grow and play your part in creating a better future for all.

Closing Date
21/04/2025
Once we have sufficient applicants we withhold the right to close job vacancies early.