We have a fantastic opportunity for a Permanent HGV Technician to join our Surrey Account for Elmbridge Borough Council. This role is based on-site at our Esher Depot. We offer an exceptional career development plan and employees have the opportunity to obtain a HGV Licence whilst working for Amey.
Amey have been working in partnership with Surrey Council since 2017. Surrey is known for its natural beauty and with it covering a quarter of the UK, our aim is to help it stay that way by providing a range of waste, recycling collections and street cleansing services to circa 400,000 residents across four boroughs. By working in partnership, we're able to deliver an improved reliable service, whilst making savings.
Your responsibilities include:
* Timely and budget-friendly repairs of vehicles and equipment.
* Routine inspection, diagnosis, maintenance, and repairs on all Amey Ltd vehicles, trailers, and plant equipment, adhering to MOT standards and manufacturer guidelines.
* Use and interpret diagnostic equipment accurately for electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic repairs.
* Complete and submit all documentation and work orders.
* Adhere to company Health & Safety procedures; ensure team compliance.
* Comply with legislation and certification for tools and equipment.
* Maintain a tidy workspace, stay updated on repair competencies, address QA non-conformances, and work safely both individually and as a team.
You will need a good standard of Maths and English to GCSE pass rate and:
* Educated and trained to City and Guilds, IRTEC or NVQ level in inspection and repair of heavy vehicles and equipment (desirable).
* Hold a valid Cat C HGV License preferable (but training will be given to the right candidate).
The skills we require include:
* Able to carry out repairs to a safe and compliant standard.
* Willingness to apply skills to a variety of tasks, with changing team members, providing support to others.
* Prepared to develop and undertake relevant training and qualifications.
* Prepared to work varying hours to meet the needs of the business.
* Access to own tools.
Amey is committed to Inclusion and Diversity. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.
We offer:
* Competitive salary.
* Career Development - Exceptional development and progression plan.
* Training and Development - Grow your skills with access to training and certifications, including the opportunity to obtain an HGV licence.
* Employee Wellbeing - Enjoy a supportive work environment that values work-life balance and offers flexible working options.
* Pension - Generous Pension scheme which we will contribute to.
* Holidays - Minimum 24 days holiday + Bank Holidays.
* Choices - Our flexible benefits scheme is tailored by you, including buying additional annual leave, cycle2work scheme, charity giving and gym membership.
* Save with Amey - Our online voucher portal gives you access to thousands of discounts from leading retailers to help you save on shopping, days out, or nights in. It includes healthcare, free GP service, dental vouchers.
* Social Value - You'll get 2 Community Involvement Days each year to volunteer for a charity of your choice and further opportunities to support fundraising initiatives.
Please contact our recruitment team to discuss any access needs and reasonable adjustments that may be required at any point during the recruitment process.