HGV Vehicle Technician
Cotswolds Depot, South Cerney, Cirencester
Salary £43,490 - £44,715 per annum after a successful probation (including shift allowance, 5hrs contractual overtime & tools allowance)
42 hours per week – Monday to Friday, no scheduled weekends or evenings, Permanent Contract
About the role…
We are looking for an enthusiastic HGV Vehicle Technician to join our hard-working, highly successful team. Providing excellent front line services across Gloucestershire. Ubico Ltd is a rapidly expanding local authority owned Company.
Reporting to the Fleet Workshop & Maintenance Manager, you will carry out inspections, servicing, repairing, maintaining HGV and light vehicles, plant and equipment to required standards in line with Compliance and Health & Safety regulations and procedures.
You will need…
- Full valid, UK Driving Licence (or European equivalent).
- City and Guilds full craft certificate in Motor Vehicle Mechanics, or equivalent experience.
- Experience of working and carrying out inspections, servicing and repairs on a mixed fleet of vehicles and a demonstrable stable employment history within the industry.
- Prepared to undertake additional training to support a diverse fleet as required including technological advances.
- Be prepared to work outdoors in all weather conditions
If you would like further information about this role please have a look at the attached job description and person specifications.
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What we can do for you
Driver CPC Training - We cover all costs to help you stay qualified.
Learning & Progression - We support your growth, whether you're starting out or moving up.
Flexible Working – Options include hybrid roles and task & finish shifts.
Community Impact - Help make your neighbourhood cleaner and greener.
Generous Leave – 26 days annual leave + bank holidays (rising to 30 days after 5 years).
Holiday Flexibility – Buy or sell up to 1 week of leave.
Pension Support – 5% employer contribution to your retirement.
All employees have access to Ubico Perks, our rewards and benefits platform - offering exclusive discounts, deals and cashback on everyday essentials
24/7 Support – Free, confidential helpline for you and your family.
Health & Wellbeing – Free eye tests (role-dependent), flu jabs, and wellbeing resources.
Workplace Comforts – Free PPE, tea & coffee, and on-site parking.
We provide vital environmental services across Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and West Oxfordshire - keeping communities clean and green. Our work includes waste and recycling collections, street cleansing, grounds maintenance, building cleaning, managing recycling centres and maintenance of our fleet.
Our values are at the heart of everything we do. We’re proud of our strong work ethic and are looking for enthusiastic, dedicated individuals who share our commitment to making a positive difference.
To apply for this position please click on "apply now" within this page and complete your application form and supporting statement. Please tell us about your skills, knowledge, qualifications, experience and how they meet the criteria listed above and in the job description/person specification. It’s important that we’re a good fit for each other, so let us know what’s important to you and why you want to work for Ubico.
Ubico is committed to meeting its statutory and moral duties to safeguard and promote the welfare of children, young people under 18 years of age and adults at risk who are the recipients of its services and/or activities. Pre-employment checks include medical screening, references, proof of identity and right to work, and may include criminal record verification.
