HGV Technician
| Posting date: | 07 October 2025 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 14 October 2025 |
| Location: | Croydon, London, CR0 3RL |
| Company: | Veolia |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | JR26443_1759827132 |
Summary
HGV Technician
Salary: Up to £48,734 per annum with a £720 weekly, Night duty allowance plus Veolia benefits
Hours: 40 hours per week - 4 days on 3 days off Monday - Friday: 20:00 - 06:30
Location: Croydon, London, CR0 3RL
Join us today and you will be eligible for a sign-on and retention bonus of £3,000
When you see the world as we do, you see the chance to help the world take better care of its resources and help it become a better place for everyone. As a HGV Technician at Veolia no two days are the same, with over 100 types of vehicles within our fleet. Your role is pivotal, ensuring that we can continue to deliver our service across the UK.
Whether you're looking to overhaul the industry, or just do a good day's work, we know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment, and contribute to our inclusive culture.
What we can offer you;
- 25 days of annual leave plus statutory bank holidays
- Access to our people's pension scheme
- Refer an Engineer to us once you've joined and earn £1000
- Free physiotherapy service
- Discounts on everything from groceries to well known retailers
- Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health; so you can lean on us whenever you need to
- Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential
What you'll be doing;
- You will be responsible for the day to day service, MOT preparation and repairs of our HGV's.
- You will keep our HGV's safely on the road, so our street side operatives can carry out their duties for our millions of customers.
- Responsible for carrying out routine vehicle inspections, routine maintenance, fault finding and repairs to ensure our fleet is reliable, available and safe.
- Repair and maintain the Veolia Fleet, 3rd party vehicles and plant in accordance with manufacturer and industry standards.
- Ensure that all necessary paperwork, and time sheets are completed accurately.
- Attend roadside breakdowns when required.
What we're looking for;
- Previous experience as a Mechanical Fitter/Technician ideally with an NVQ Level 3 Vehicle Qualification.
- Hold a HGV driving licence.
If you are a skilled or semi-skilled Technician we'd still love to hear from you. We can provide upskilling and develop you further once you've started with us.
What's next?
Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come.
We're proud to have been named as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work for three consecutive years in 2023, 2024 and 2025. This consistent recognition reflects our commitment to our people, demonstrating that Veolia is not just transforming the environment, we're also transforming what it means to have a rewarding, purposeful career.
We're dedicated to supporting you throughout your application journey, offering adjustments where reasonable and appropriate. As a proud Disability Confident Employer, we will offer an interview to applicants with a disability or long-term condition who opt-in to the Disability Confident scheme, and meet the minimum criteria for our roles.
We're also committed to ensuring that all applicants and colleagues receive fair treatment without discrimination on any grounds, aiming to create a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.