Multiskilled Technician with HGV

Description:

Job Role: Multiskilled Technician with HGV

Location: Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Salary: £40,000 per annum
(£35,000 basic salary plus £5,000 London Weighting)
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time
Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00 – 17:00 (1-hour lunch break)
Overtime:

1.5x hourly rate Monday to Saturday
2x hourly rate Sundays and Bank Holidays   
Role Overview:

We are recruiting a skilled and versatile Multiskilled Technician with HGV to join a specialist environmental services team based in Tunbridge Wells.
This is a varied, hands-on role combining HGV driving, tanker operations, environmental remediation, groundworks and industrial services. As a Multiskilled Technician with HGV, you will work across a range of commercial, infrastructure and environmental projects, supporting spill response, remediation activities, tank installations and specialist site works.
The successful candidate will enjoy a practical role where no two days are the same, working both independently and as part of a wider operational team to deliver safe, efficient and high-quality services to customers.
  
Key Responsibilities:

HGV Driving & Vehicle Operations

Operate company vehicles, including tanker and HGV Class 2 vehicles
Complete daily vehicle inspections, defect reporting and compliance checks
Ensure vehicles, plant and equipment are maintained in a safe and operational condition
Comply with transport legislation, drivers’ hours regulations and company procedures
Support the transportation of specialist equipment, materials and waste streams Environmental & Operational Services

Carry out high-pressure water jetting and industrial cleaning activities
Support environmental remediation and clean-up projects
Respond to spill incidents and environmental emergencies
Assist with tank and interceptor installation, servicing and inspections
Support tank uplift and removal projects
Undertake groundworks and site preparation activities where required Site Operations & Project Delivery

Work on customer and infrastructure sites across a variety of sectors
Follow RAMS, work instructions and project specifications
Assist multidisciplinary operational teams with project delivery
Operate specialist equipment and plant where trained and authorised
Support emergency response services and reactive works when required Health, Safety & Compliance

Maintain compliance with all health, safety and environmental standards
Work in accordance with risk assessments, method statements and safe systems of work
Report hazards, incidents and near misses appropriately
Ensure PPE is used and maintained correctly
Promote a positive safety culture across all operational activities Customer Service & Teamwork

Build positive working relationships with customers and site representatives
Complete job documentation accurately and within required timescales
Communicate effectively with supervisors and operational teams
Travel and stay away from home when required, with accommodation and travel covered
Support colleagues and contribute to successful project delivery   
Essential Criteria:

HGV Class 2 Licence
Experience within a practical, hands-on operational environment
Experience working to RAMS and safe systems of work
Knowledge of vehicle inspections, compliance and defect reporting
Strong problem-solving and organisational skills
Flexible approach to overtime, travel and emergency response activities
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Full UK driving licence   
Desirable Criteria:

ADR qualification
Groundworks experience
Environmental remediation experience
Tanker operations experience
Plant operation experience
Industrial cleaning experience
Spill response experience
Background within utilities, infrastructure, environmental services or construction  
Benefits:

£5,000 London Weighting
Competitive overtime rates
Travel and accommodation covered when working away
Industry-leading training and development
Opportunity to gain specialist qualifications and accreditations
Long-term career progression opportunities
Varied and rewarding workload across multiple sectors   
Additional Information:

Based from the Tunbridge Wells depot with travel to customer sites as required
Overtime and call-out work may be required
Occasional overnight stays may be necessary depending on project requirements
Full PPE, equipment and specialist training provided
Opportunity to work on major environmental, remediation and infrastructure projects   
How to Apply:
For more information or to apply for the Multiskilled Technician with HGV role, please contact:
Robert Rowe
(phone number removed)
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