HGV Technician
Core
Maintaining and repairing refuse collection vehicles to ensure safety, compliance, and operational readiness.
Role type
Hands-on IC HGV Technician (refuse collection)
Builds
Refuse collection vehicles (chassis and mounted equipment)
Domain
Waste management / Heavy vehicle maintenance
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Chassis and mounted equipment repair, VOSA compliance servicing, MOT preparation, Body and chassis repairs, Department of Transport specification compliance, Fault diagnosis, Hydraulics and electronics understanding, Wiring diagram interpretation, Risk assessment
Preferred skills
Electric vehicle experience, IRTEC qualification, HGV Class 2 licence
Technologies
Company job entry systems
Responsibilities
Diagnose faults and carry out repairs on chassis and mounted equipment, Service vehicles to VOSA standards and prepare them for MOT inspections, Complete body and chassis repairs ensuring compliance with Department of Transport specifications, Maintain accurate records and enter job details into company systems, Liaise professionally with customers and work independently at customer sites, Follow health and safety procedures and conduct risk assessments
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC