Multiskilled Technician with HGV

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