Chargehand Technician
Biffa Waste Services, United Kingdom
Job Description
Chargehand Technician HGV / LGV
Pay Rate: 18.88p/h (45hrs per week)
Shift Pattern: Alternative Late and Earlies, Monday to Friday
(05:00 - 22:00 opening hours)
Changing the way the world thinks about waste.
At Biffa, we love working with waste. Whether we’re turning it into sustainable power, finding new ways to recycle it or simply keeping it off the streets, we believe every day is an opportunity to improve the lives of millions. It’s a view that’s shared by our 7,500+ people around the country, who trust us to provide them with a career that’s always rewarding, often challenging, but never dull. And it’s why we’re the UK’s No. 1 choice for business waste management.
Help us make a difference as a HGV / LGV Technician / Chargehand.
A quick look at the role.
Due to the continued growth, Biffa are looking for an experienced LGV Chargehand to join our growing business. As an LGV/HGV Technician Chargehand at Biffa Waste Services you will be part of the team maintaining our fleet of modern waste collection LGV/HGV vehicles in our workshops.
The role requires maintenance and repair of waste collection vehicles and equipment consisting of various makes, models and types, ranging from car derived vans to artic units and trailers.
We have been awarded the British Council 5 Star Safety Award in recognition of our safety standards which reflects the good working conditions we operate in as well as supply all required PPE. So if you are a team player, who offers a flexible work approach and a passion for providing excellent service to our customers, we would be happy to hear from you.
Why it’s an opportunity not to be wasted.
- Maintenance and repair of waste collection vehicles to meet current legislations, health amp; safety and DVSA standards.
- Maintain a high standard of housekeeping across all sections of OHSAS18001 accredited workshop.
- Carry out scheduled inspections and services to ensure compliance with the company's operator license and DVSA regulations.
- Complete service and repair documentation and any other maintenance documentation in accordance with company standards and legal requirements.
- Repair and maintenance of hydraulic, electrical and pneumatic systems.
- Fault diagnosis and rectification of defects including hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical.
Here’s what we require:
- Fully skilled having achieved a full level 3 HGV apprentice qualification/City and Guilds Qualification/NVQ Qualification.
- Technician level.
- Must have a minimum of a car/van driving licence.
- HGV licence desirable
- IRTEC Qualification desirable.
- Experience with the vehicles used within the waste industry would be a distinct advantage.
- Experienced in hydraulic and electrical systems.
- Welding experience preferred but not essential.
And here’s why you’ll love it at Biffa.
- Competitive salary.
- Ongoing career development, training and coaching because if you don’t grow, we don’t grow.
- Generous pension scheme.
- Medical and dental scheme.
- Retail and leisure discounts.
- Holiday and travel discounts.
- Bike to work scheme.
- Plus much more.
Dedicated to diversity.
At Biffa we believe different ideas, perspective and backgrounds are key to developing a creative working environment that delivers real results. It’s why you’ll find us championing diversity and equality at every turn.
Agencies need not apply.