Job Title: HGV Technician

Location Normanton
Job Type Full Time
Department Transport
Reporting To Transport Maintenance Manager

Introduction to Wastecare

Established in 1980, the WasteCare Group now employs over 500 people based at 9 regional service centres and
8 recycling facilities throughout the UK. We collect and recycle over 200,000 tonnes of hazardous and difficult
waste, on behalf of over 20,000 organisations annually throughout the UK. We’ve been recently listed in the
Sunday Times Fast Track 100 for companies with the fastest growing profit and we’re looking to set our sights even higher in 2022.

The Candidate

Will be a self-motivated team player who is passionate about their work with a “can do” attitude The role
is a long-term position with scope for progression and the Group is willing to invest in training and
personal development.

Required Qualifications/Experience:

• Level 3 NVQ or City and Guilds HGV Technician or equivalent
• Commercial workshop experience ideally 2 years
• Full driving license
• HGV license is desired but not essential
• Excellent communication skills
• Right to work in the UK

The Role:

• Workshop based service and maintenance.
• Monday – Friday, 45 hours a week
• Overtime when required

Key responsibilities:

• Carry out a wide range of defect repairs on the vehicle fleet.
• Refurbishment of the trailer fleet
• Carry out routine inspections, maintenance and repairs on all makes of trailers to DVSA
standard.
• Trailer MOT preparation to DVSA standards
• Complete job cards and service sheets accurately and in a timely manner
• Use of diagnostic equipment
• Ensure Health & Safety regulations and safe working practices are adhered to
• Installation of our own manufactured product range to a variety of specialist vehicle
• Other duties as required in line with business requirements.
• Out of hours cover when required

PERSONALITY TYPE

» PASSIONATE – We’re the best & most forward thinking waste management company because we care
about our colleagues and our customers. You’ll be passionate about delivering an exceptional service.
» CHALLENGING – we’re always looking to improve and find the best way
» DETERMINED – Things aren’t always easy and change is hard, but we need to keep evolving. You’ll want
to see things through to completion, even when the going gets tough.
» GROUNDED – We’re down to earth and straight talking, this isn’t a glamourous industry but it is fascinating
and you’ll need to be comfortable dealing with a wide range of personalities.
» INTELLIGENT – Our business is complicated, and you’ll need to be able to pick things up quickly, even
when they’re new concepts.

WE OFFER

» Generous holiday allowance starting with 30 days holidays (including Bank Holidays)
» Death in service benefit – 2 x your annual salary
» Contributory pension scheme
» Discounts on our refurbished IT and domestic appliances
» London weighting (if applicable)

Please send your CV and cover letter to Loretta Burton at hr@wastecare.co.uk