HGV Technician
Location: Trafford, Greater Manchester, GB, M33 5EL
Contract Date: 2026-10-03T00:00:00
Application Deadline: 2027-01-01T11:03:19.8
Joining Bonus: £1,500
Salary and Working Hours
- Salary: £20.59 per hour
- Shift Allowance
- £10.00 per week Tool Allowance
- Hours: 10.00am - 19.30pm, Monday - Friday
- Overtime & Call Out Available
About the Role
Have you seen our "Big Red Trucks"? With over 100 years of history, Biffa has iconic red trucks and containers that are a familiar feature across the UK. Do you want to be part of the team that keeps this all 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 to 44t articulated specialist assets, providing plenty of opportunities to learn and develop your technical knowledge.
Ideal Candidate Profile
- Previous roles such as PSV Mechanic, Heavy Goods Technician, Lorry Mechanic, LGV Technician, HGV Technician, HGV Mechanic
- Skilled or semi-skilled Technician willing to upskill and develop
- Full Level 3 HGV / PSV apprentice qualification, City and Guilds, or NVQ Qualification (Technician level)
- Minimum of a car/van driving licence (HGV licence desirable)
- IRTEC Qualification desirable
Benefits at Biffa
- 21 days Holiday + Bank Holidays
- Fantastic Pension Scheme
- £500 Employee Referral Scheme
- Access to Employee Assistance Programme for health and financial support
- Training opportunities for progression
- Biffa Perkz discounts on various items and large purchases
- Cycle2Work scheme
- Eco Drive scheme for leasing electric or hybrid cars
- Staff discounts at The Company Shop
Our Culture
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. We champion diversity, equity, and inclusion at every turn.
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HGV Technician - Joining Bonus of £1,500 !!Biffa Waste - Trafford Park Depot Salary: £20.59p/h + Shift Allowance + £10.00 per week Tool Allowance Hours 10.00am -19.30pm Monday - Friday Overtime & Call Out Available 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 desirableIRTEC Qualification desirable.Here is why you will love it at Biffa.21 days Holiday + Bank Holidays.Fantastic Pension Scheme£500 Employee Referral SchemeAccess 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 schemeEntry 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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