SALARY: £43,500.00 per annum + £2500 retention bonus paid after completion of probationary period
HOURS: 40 per week, Monday - Friday, alternating shifts from 05:30-16:30 (staggered starts) and 1330-2200.
LOCATION: Albert Road, Bristol
Mobile HGV Technician
About Bristol Waste Company:
What we do is important – we’re here to keep Bristol, and beyond, clean, and safe.
We do this for our city’s residents, workers, visitors, and businesses. Our work helps deliver Bristol’s sustainability targets in partnership with the council.
Bristol Waste’s commercial operation, where we serve businesses and organisations across the region, is also growing.
Our ambition is to provide good quality, value for money services, and we continue to deliver a social value impact worth more than £30 million every year.
We want people who share our values and want to work with us to drive our business forward.
Purpose of the role:
To ensure the safe, reliable, and legally compliant operation of Bristol Waste Company’s fleet and plant by delivering high-quality mobile maintenance and repairs. Operating across multiple sites, the Mobile HGV Technician plays a critical role in maintaining service continuity through proactive fault resolution, preventative maintenance, and responsive support. This role works closely with workshop teams and frontline operations to maximise fleet availability, minimise downtime, and uphold safety standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver scheduled and unscheduled maintenance and repairs across all BWC sites, covering HGVs, LGVs, and plant equipment.
- Provide roadside repair services to minimise vehicle downtime and maintain service continuity.
- Respond to emergency call-outs, including support for emergency services when required.
- Attend all BWC operating centres, with daily AM and PM defect repair support at Avonmouth to ensure fleet readiness.
- Work flexibly across locations to meet operational needs and prioritise urgent repairs.
- Use diagnostic equipment and manual techniques to identify and resolve mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic faults.
- Accurately record fault codes, repair actions, and recurring issues to support continuous improvement.
- Read and interpret wiring diagrams and manufacturer repair instructions using digital and web-based tools.
- Ensure all work complies with manufacturer specifications and DVSA standards.
- Use diagnostic equipment and manual techniques to identify mechanical and electrical faults.
- Accurately record fault codes and repair actions.
- Maintain vehicles to meet MOT and roadworthiness standards.
- Adhere to health and safety regulations, including PPE use and safe working practices.
- Complete job cards, service sheets, and defect reports accurately and on time.
- Report recurring faults or safety concerns to supervisors.
- Maintain a clean and organised work area.
- Use tools and equipment responsibly and report defects or shortages.
- Work effectively with other technicians, workshop supervisors, and drivers.
- Support apprentices or trainee technicians with guidance and training.
- Vehicles to be moved and parked in a safe manner.
- Carry out quality control (QC) checks as required.
Essential Requirements and Qualifications for the Role:
Skills
- Mechanical Aptitude: Strong problem-solving skills and mechanical reasoning.
- IT Literacy: Ability to use vehicle diagnostic software and digital maintenance records.
- Communication: Clear communication with drivers, workshop supervisors, and other technicians.
- Time Management: Efficient in prioritising tasks and managing workload under pressure.
- Teamwork: Works well in a team environment, especially in larger fleet operations.
Qualifications
- NVQ Level 3 in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair (or equivalent).
- UK Driving License.
- HGV Licence (Class 1 or 2) – desirable for road testing vehicles and vehicle manoeuvring.
- IRTEC Accreditation – desirable.
Knowledge
- Vehicle Systems Expertise: Deep understanding of diesel engines, transmissions, braking systems (including air brakes), hydraulics, and electrical systems.
- Refuse and Recycling body repair familiarity (desirable).
- Diagnostics: Ability to use diagnostic tools and software to identify faults in electronic control systems.
- Regulatory Standards: Knowledge of DVSA (Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) regulations, MOT requirements, and roadworthiness standards.
- Health & Safety: Familiarity with workshop safety protocols, COSHH regulations, and risk assessments.
Experience
- Hands-On Repairs: Proven experience in servicing, repairing, and maintaining HGVs, and associated equipment.
Full Job Description can be provided upon request.
Our Benefits:
- Annual leave package of 25 days plus 8 bank holidays.
- Employer contribution of 5% into the company pension scheme.
- Support for Mental Health, including a BUPA Employee Assistance Programme that provides support covering Mental Health, Financial and Family related topics. We also have Mental Health First Aiders across the business.
- Support for your Physical Health with our BUPA Health Cash Plan (we cover the cost of coverage for you), Cycle to Work scheme and an onsite Physiotherapist. All are free for our colleagues.
- Because we value our colleagues, we want to recruit more employees just like them, which is why we have our employee referral scheme.
- Dedicated learning and development team. We take pride in developing our colleagues and some examples of this include our In-House Driver Development Programme and internal promotions. Many of our Senior Leadership Team have developed from Operational roles, such as one of our Contract Managers who started as a Street Cleanser.
- Employee recognition ‘Stand Out Award’ and long service awards. To celebrate our colleagues wherever they are on their journey with us, we recognise and celebrate talent.
- We recognise that everyone is different and strive to create an environment that supports all colleagues through flexible working. We have introduced a hybrid working model where possible and actively encourage part-time working, job sharing and flexibility on hours. If this interests, you please do get in touch, and we can start a conversation.
- All colleagues receive free access to our Reward Gateway discount scheme, helping you make your money go further with savings at over 900 retailers. It’s one of the ways we support smart spending and everyday wellbeing.
Everyone belongs:
At Bristol Waste everyone belongs – we are proud of being a truly inclusive organisation.
We give fair and equal consideration to all applications.
We encourage and welcome applications from people of all ages, genders ethnicities, nationalities, disabilities, religions or beliefs and of neuro divergence.
Important note on applying:
- Please apply as soon as possible and before 23:59 on the closing date. Sometimes we close vacancies early if we receive a high number of quality applications.
- Due to the high volume of interest, we won’t be able to receive late applications and we are currently unable to respond to all who apply.
- If you haven’t heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, it unfortunately means you won’t be invited to interview on this occasion.
Contact us:
Please contact our People Services team to discuss this role, your application, or any reasonable adjustments and support in applying for this position:
Thank you for your interest in joining Bristol Waste Company.
