HGV Technician

SALARY:

£43,500.00 - £47,732.00 per annum depending on experience + £2,500 retention bonus paid after completion of probationary period

HOURS:

40 per week, Monday - Friday, alternating shifts from 05:30-16:30 (staggered starts) and 13:30-22:00.

LOCATION:

Albert Road, Bristol

Purpose of the role:

To provide efficient and effective high-quality vehicle maintenance and support to all employees of the workshop.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure fleet compliance records and workshop reports are completed accurately and retained efficiently.
• Conduct quality control inspections.
• Repair mechanical and electrical system malfunctions.
• Ensure vehicles comply with statutory legislation.
• Ensure brand image is of high standard.
• Troubleshoot breakdowns.
• Perform preventive maintenance.
• Contain costs.
• Evaluate service and parts options.
• Ensure facilities are secure.

Essential Requirements and Qualifications for the Role:

• Qualifications in vehicle maintenance - G&G Level 2 / IRTEC / Manufacturer, or demonstrable 'qualified by experience'.
• Working knowledge of the vehicle repair industry.
• Practical experience in maintaining commercial vehicles.
• Ability to work with Job Cards.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Willingness to attend training on related products.

Benefits:

• Annual leave package of 25 days plus 8 bank holidays.
• Employer contribution of 5% to company pension scheme.
• Support for mental health (BUPA Employee Assistance Programme, Mental Health First Aiders).
• Support for physical health (BUPA Health Cash Plan, Cycle to Work scheme, onsite physiotherapist).
• Employee referral scheme.
• Dedicated learning and development team, including driver development programme and internal promotions.
• Employee recognition (Stand Out Award, long service awards).
• Flexible working arrangements (hybrid working, part-time, job sharing, flexible hours).
• Reward Gateway discount scheme access.

Equal Opportunities:

At Bristol Waste everyone belongs - we are proud to be a truly inclusive organization.

We give fair and equal consideration to all applications.

We encourage and welcome applications from people of all ages, genders, ethnicities, nationalities, disabilities, religions, beliefs, and neurodivergent individuals.