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HGV Technician

Job in St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1, England, UK
Listing for: Biffa
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-30
Job specializations:
  • Trades / Skilled Labor
    Heavy Equipment Mechanic, Maintenance Technician / Mechanic
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 21.44 GBP Hourly GBP 21.44 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Overview

HGV Technician - Joining Bonus of £1,500 !! Biffa Waste - St Albans Depot. Salary: £21.44p/h. Shift Pattern 07:00 - 16:00 Overtime & Call Out Available. Monday to Friday. 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 up to 44t articulated specialist assets, providing a diverse fleet offering opportunities to learn and develop your existing technical knowledge.

We are looking for professionals that may have had previous roles such as 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.

Responsibilities
  • Maintenance and repair of vehicles and waste management handling equipment to meet health and safety legislation and DVSA requirements.
  • Carry out scheduled preventative service and maintenance inspections to meet operator's licence commitments.
  • Work with a fleet ranging from light commercial vans to 44t articulated specialist assets, with a focus on learning and developing technical knowledge.
Qualifications
  • Fully skilled having achieved a full level 3 HGV / PSV apprenticeship 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
Benefits
  • 21 days Holiday + Bank Holidays
  • Fantastic Pension Scheme
  • £500 Employee Referral Scheme
  • Access to our Employee Assistance Programme that provides support with physical, mental, and financial health if required
  • Fantastic training opportunities for progression because when you grow, we grow!
  • Biffa Perkz - Discounts on day-to-day items and entertainment, discounts at many retail outlets and holiday bargains for you and your family
  • Cycle2

    Work scheme
  • Entry to our Eco Drive scheme offering the chance to lease a fully electric or hybrid-electric car
  • Staff discount at The Company Shop retailer through the Biffa group

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.

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