HGV Technician

Job Details

• Location:
  
  Hills Municipal Waste, Sand Farm Site, Sand Pit Rd, Calne, SN11 8TJ
  , United Kingdom
• Job Category: HGV Technician, Specialist Vehicles, Automotive Repairs and Sales
• Industry: Specialist Vehicles, Automotive Repairs and Sales, Transport and Logistics
• Employee Type:
  Permanent
• Manage Others:
  No

• Contact Phone:

Salary
: £42,690.38 per annum + up to £3,000 Depot Bonus

Working Hours
:
Full‑time – 2 week rota – M_F 12:30pm‑10:00pm and 6:00am‑3:30pm

We are looking for an experienced HGV Technician to work at our Calne depot on a permanent basis. The role involves the service and repair of a wide variety of vehicles, prioritising fleet uptime and safety. Excellent problem‑solving abilities and a commitment to quality are essential. End user support and customer centricity are at the forefront of the role.

The HGV Technician will work very closely with all facets of the organisation, including the Depot Manager and the Front‑Line Support Function.

• Communicate with workshop management to understand operational requirements.
• Carry out routine servicing, inspection, maintenance and electrical or mechanical repair on a wide variety of vehicles.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic and electrical faults efficiently.
• Perform tacho calibrations, repairs and wheel alignment checks to required standards.
• Ensure all service and repair work complies with VOSA standards and health and safety guidelines.
• Maintain workshop cleanliness and ensure company tooling and equipment are kept to the required standards.
• Complete all job cards, inspection sheets and relevant maintenance paperwork correctly and legibly.
• Participate in training and development programmes provided to support our specialist assets.
• Work collaboratively with the workshop team to maximise productivity and ensure turnaround times are met.

• Background in a similar HGV technical role with proven experience in vehicle service, maintenance and repairs.
• Technical qualification – NVQ Level 3 or City and Guilds equivalent.
• Experience handling tacho calibrations, repairs and wheel alignment.
• Class 2 driving licence preferred.
• Strong awareness and understanding of health and safety practices within a workshop environment.
• Excellent customer service skills and a professional approach.
• Team player with ability to work independently.
• Previous exposure to, or experience in, the waste/recycling industry would be an advantage but not essential.
• Willingness to undertake specialist training to develop existing skills.

• Experience working with municipal and specialist fleet vehicles.
• Class 1 driving licence.
• Knowledge of proactive fleet maintenance protocols to reduce vehicle off‑road time.

• Specialised depot‑based bonus opportunities up to £3,000 per annum.
• 33 days annual leave (inclusive of statutory).
• Salary sacrifice pension.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• On‑Demand GP and face‑to‑face counselling sessions.
• Online health advice portal.
• Benefits portal including retail, leisure and holiday discounts.
• Dedicated training and development to support your career.
• Recommend a friend bonus up to £2,000.
• Death in Service (available from day one).
• Wellbeing programme.
• Free uniform.
• Free on‑site parking.

We are proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer and are committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive work environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, veteran status and any other legally protected status under anti‑discriminatory laws.

To apply, please send your CV and cover letter (or alternative format) to al For video or photo applications, provide a similar document demonstrating that you meet the required skills and experience and email your application as instructed. All applicants are encouraged to apply, even if their experience does not 100% align with the role.