HGV Technician

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Salary: Competitive Hours: Mon- Fri 07:00am-16:30pm and Alternate Saturdays 07:00am-11:30am Are you looking for an exciting opportunity where your skills will shine and your ideas will shape the future? At Grundon, we are on the lookout for a dynamic, passionate, and driven HGV Technician to join our team based in Beenham.
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This is more than just a job , its an opportunity to join a company that is here to show the world that there is more to waste than it seems.
Here your contributions will make a real difference as we work towards our shared vision to unlock the potential of waste whilst we are dedicated to leaving a better planet for future generations.
Reporting into the Workshop Manager you will play a key role in driving our mission forward by delivering a high quality, reliable, and cost-effective vehicle maintenance service, ensuring maximum vehicle availability and minimal downtime.
What will you do Carry out inspections, servicing, and repairs on vehicles, including warranty work, ensuring tasks are completed to agreed deadlines and in line with manufacturer and regulatory standards.
Prepare and present HGVs for annual MOT testing.
Diagnose faults and repair mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems, accurately reporting any defects.
Complete service documentation and job records in line with company procedures, and follow incident and near-miss reporting processes where required.
Maintain a safe, clean working environment, complying with health and safety regulations, Safe Operating Procedures (SOPs), and risk assessments, including correct use of PPE.
Support and guide apprentice technicians while contributing positively to the wider team.
Provide roadside assistance when safe to do so and participate in ongoing training to maintain up-to-date skills and knowledge.
Work reliably to agreed hours, with flexibility to support operational needs, including occasional cover at other site Why you will like working here: A supportive, inclusive, and fun team culture.
Designed to empower you to work where and how you thrive, balancing productivity with lifestyle.
Opportunities for career growth and development.
Competitive salary and great benefits.
A company that values your voice and ideas.
About You Hold a City & Guilds (Parts 1, 2 & 3), NVQ Level 3 qualification, or equivalent in HGV maintenance; alternatively, have at least 10 years relevant experience.
Ideally possess a valid HGV licence (minimum Class 2), digital tachograph card, and Driver CPC, with a good understanding of tachograph systems.
Have strong technical knowledge of hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems, with the ability to carry out safe, efficient, and cost-effective repairs.
Demonstrate a solid understanding of current health and safety legislation and best practices.
Communicate effectively and maintain a professional approach with colleagues and customers.
Be able to work both independently and as part of a team, using initiative and flexibility to take on new tasks.
Apply strong problem-solving skills in a practical working environment.
Our HGV Technicians are required on occasions to work at height, which requires the use of safety equipment that have a manufacturers guaranteed load bearing weight limit of 140kg.
In order to protect our employees safety, we operate a strict weight limit in these roles of 140kg.
As part of our application process, you will be required to declare that you do not weigh in excess of this.
About Grundon? Grundon is the UKs largest family-owned supplier of integrated waste management and environmental services.
Founded in 1929, we have developed a distinctive approach that has helped us to maintain a leading position within the waste industry.
This approach is underpinned by our commitment to quality of service, innovation and technical progress, together with a genuine and demonstrable concern for the environment.
Why Grundon? At Grundon, we are dedicated to providing diversity, equality, and inclusion.
We believe great ideas come from everywhere, and were committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, heard, and empowered to thrive. xehkeey
If you're ready to take the next step in your career within the dynamic world of waste management and environmental services, this is your opportunity to join one of the industrys most respected names.
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Location:
Beenham, Reading
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Engineering

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