Multiskilled Technician with HGV

Posted 2 days 4 hours ago by Trigon-Recruitment

Permanent
Full Time
Other
Lanarkshire, Airdrie, United Kingdom, ML6 0
Job Description

Job Role: Multiskilled Technician with HGV

Location: Airdrie, Scotland

Salary: £30,000 per annum

Contract: Permanent, full-time

Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00 - 17:00 (1-hour lunch break)

Overtime
  • 1.5x hourly rate Monday to Saturday
  • 2x hourly rate Sundays and Bank Holidays
Role Overview

We are recruiting a reliable and hardworking Multiskilled Technician with HGV to join a busy operational team based in Airdrie.

As a Multiskilled Technician with HGV, you will play a key role in delivering a range of environmental, industrial and infrastructure support services. This is a varied, hands-on position where no two days are the same, combining HGV driving with practical site-based activities including tanker operations, high-pressure water jetting, environmental clean-ups, industrial services and general groundworks.

The successful Multiskilled Technician with HGV will enjoy working outdoors, be comfortable operating specialist equipment, and take pride in delivering a safe, professional and customer-focused service.

Key Responsibilities Operational Service Delivery
  • Operate tanker vehicles and specialist environmental equipment
  • Carry out high-pressure water jetting and industrial cleaning activities
  • Support environmental incident response and clean-up operations
  • Assist with spill response, fly-tip removal and environmental remediation works
  • Support civil engineering, industrial services and groundworks projects
  • Work safely and efficiently across a variety of sites and environments
HGV Driving & Vehicle Operations
  • Operate company vehicles, including HGVs, in line with licence and competency requirements
  • Complete daily vehicle checks and defect reporting
  • Ensure vehicles, plant and equipment are maintained in a safe and serviceable condition
  • Comply with company transport policies and road traffic legislation
  • Support loading, unloading and transportation of equipment and materials
Health, Safety & Compliance
  • Follow all health, safety and environmental procedures
  • Work in accordance with RAMS and safe systems of work
  • Maintain accurate paperwork, reports and job documentation
  • Ensure the highest standards of professionalism, safety and customer service
  • Promote a positive safety culture on all sites
Customer Service & Teamwork
  • Liaise professionally with customers and site representatives
  • Support colleagues across operational teams and projects
  • Participate in emergency response and call-out activities
  • Travel and stay away from home when operational requirements demand
  • Contribute to a flexible and collaborative team environment
Essential Criteria
  • Full UK driving licence
  • HGV licence and relevant driving experience
  • Practical, hands-on approach to work
  • Strong work ethic and willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions
  • Flexible attitude towards working hours and operational requirements
  • Ability to travel and stay away from home at short notice when required
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills
  • Commitment to health, safety and environmental standards
Desirable Criteria
  • Experience within:
    • Environmental services
    • Industrial cleaning
    • Civil engineering
    • Groundworks
    • Drainage or utilities
  • Experience operating tanker vehicles
  • Knowledge of RAMS and safe systems of work
  • Plant machinery experience
  • Emergency response experience
  • Relevant environmental or construction certifications
Benefits
  • Competitive overtime rates
  • Full training on specialist equipment and services
  • Career development opportunities
  • Varied and rewarding workload
  • Opportunity to work within a supportive and experienced team
Additional Information
  • Based from the Airdrie depot with travel to customer and project sites
  • Participation in an emergency call-out rota required
  • Overtime regularly available
  • Role involves working outdoors and in operational environments