
HGV Technician
VeoliaThe Breakroom Take
- People enjoy this job
- Respectful managers
- Proper breaks
About Veolia
Veolia is a waste management company for businesses.
Job description from Veolia
HGV Technician
Salary: Up to £22.43p/h plus Veolia benefits and pension
Hours: 40 hours per week
Location: Bromley, BR2 9RB
Join us today and you will be eligible for a sign-on and retention bonus of £3,000
When you see the world as we do, you see the chance to help the world take better care of its resources and help it become a better place for everyone. As a HGV Technician at Veolia no two days are the same, with over 100 types of vehicles within our fleet. Your role is pivotal, ensuring that we can continue to deliver our service across the UK.
Whether you're looking to overhaul the industry, or just do a good day's work, we know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment, and contribute to our inclusive culture.
What we can offer you;
25 days of annual leave plus statutory bank holidays
Access to our people's pension scheme
Refer an Engineer to us once you've joined and earn £1000
Free physiotherapy service
Discounts on everything from groceries to well known retailers
Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health; so you can lean on us whenever you need to
Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential
Stream - Employee financial wellbeing support: early access to your earned pay, savings, budgeting, financial coaching & rewards.What you'll be doing;
You will be responsible for the day to day service, MOT preparation and repairs of our HGV's.
You will keep our HGV's safely on the road, so our street side operatives can carry out their duties for our millions of customers.
Responsible for carrying out routine vehicle inspections, routine maintenance, fault finding and repairs to ensure our fleet is reliable, available and safe.
Repair and maintain the Veolia Fleet, 3rd party vehicles and plant in accordance with manufacturer and industry standards.
Ensure that all necessary paperwork, and time sheets are completed accurately.
Attend roadside breakdowns when required.What we're looking for;
Previous experience as a Mechanical Fitter/Technician ideally with an NVQ Level 3 Vehicle Qualification or equivalent.
Hold a HGV driving licence.If you are a skilled or semi-skilled Technician we'd still love to hear from you. We can provide upskilling and develop you further once you've started with us.
What's next?
Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come.
We're proud to have been named as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work for three consecutive years in 2023, 2024 and 2025. This consistent recognition reflects our commitment to our people, demonstrating that Veolia is not just transforming the environment, we're also transforming what it means to have a rewarding, purposeful career.
We're dedicated to supporting you throughout your application journey, offering adjustments where reasonable and appropriate. As a proud Disability Confident Employer, we will offer an interview to applicants with a disability or long-term condition who opt-in to the Disability Confident scheme, and meet the minimum criteria for our roles.
We're also committed to ensuring that all applicants and colleagues receive fair treatment without discrimination on any grounds, aiming to create a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive
Job insights from Breakroom
Vehicle mechanics and technicians
Vehicle mechanics repair and service cars, vans and other vehicles
What you’ll do as a vehicle mechanic and technician:
- Drive vehicles
- Maintenance of vehicles and tools
- Understand mechanics and engineering
- Responsible for health and safety
- Ability to repair and replace parts needed
Is it right for you?
This job may involve:
- Driving
- Physical activities
- Heavy lifting
- Wearing a uniform
What employees say
Pay
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Okay
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Only some people are paid market rates
Do Veolia pay technicians market rates?
Only some people are paid above average for their job.
How we know this
60% of people are paid below average for the type of work they do.Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2023 and October 2025.
Why this matters
Pay can vary a lot between types of job. Employers should be ensuring that the rates their staff are paid are in line with similar roles elsewhere.
Okay
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Only some people get paid breaks
Do technicians at Veolia get paid breaks?
Sometimes. Only some people get paid breaks.
How we know this
60% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2023 and October 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should have paid breaks.
You should be paid for all your time at work, whether you’re on a break or not.
Hours and flexibility
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Good
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Easy to book holiday
How easy is it for technicians to book a holiday at Veolia?
Most people find it easy to book holiday.
How we know this
100% of people report it’s easy to book holidays.Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2023 and October 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should let you take time off when you need it, and it shouldn’t be a nightmare to arrange.
Workplace
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Good
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Most people feel treated with respect
Do technicians at Veolia feel treated with respect by their managers?
Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
How we know this
80% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2023 and October 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone should get treated with respect by their managers. You shouldn’t feel discriminated against or bullied, and if you have a problem you should be able to speak to someone about it.
Good
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Most people get proper breaks
Do technicians at Veolia get proper breaks?
Most people get proper breaks.
How we know this
80% of people report that they get to take proper breaks.Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2023 and October 2025.
Why this matters
When you take a break it should be a proper rest. It should last the full duration and you shouldn’t get pulled off it.
Okay
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Only some people recommend their team
Do technicians at Veolia recommend working with their team?
Only some people recommend working with their team.
How we know this
60% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2023 and October 2025.
Why this matters
A good job means enjoying the place where you work.
The people you work with every day really matter. They can be the difference between a terrible day and a great one.
If you’d recommend your team to a friend, this shows that something’s going right.
Okay
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Only some people get enough training
Do technicians get enough training when they start at Veolia?
Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
How we know this
40% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2023 and October 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should give you good training when you start, not just drop you in at the deep end.
This means that you’ll be happier and more productive from day one and shows that your employer values you.
It’s also very important if your job involves anything that could be dangerous. Good training from the outset keeps you and your team safe.
Okay
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Only some people get support to progress
Are technicians given support to progress at Veolia?
Only some people are given support to progress here.
How we know this
In the last year, 60% of people report not being given an opportunity to get better at their job, learn a new skill, learn to manage a team or get more responsibility in their role.Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2023 and October 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should help you progress at work, if you want to. That might be supporting you to get better at the job you currently have, learn something new, manage a team or take on more responsibilities.
This means you’ll be able to build on your skills and experience, and earn more money.
Needs improving
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Head office doesn’t understand what’s happening
Do technicians think Veolia head office understands what's happening where they work?
Most people think head office doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
How we know this
100% of people think that this employer’s head office or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2023 and October 2025.
Why this matters
At a good job, the role of head office should be to support the people on the frontline serving customers.
To do that properly, the company’s owners or head office need to have a good understanding of what’s really happening on the frontline. This is especially important when a company owns multiple locations.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t feel well informed by head office
Do technicians feel well informed about how Veolia is doing?
Most people don’t feel well informed about how the company is doing.
How we know this
80% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2023 and October 2025.
Why this matters
At a good job, there should be a supportive relationship between the people working on the frontline serving customers and the people who own the company or work in head office.
You should be kept informed about how the company is doing as a whole, both in good times and when things get tough for the business.
What Veolia employees say about their job
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Best thing
The hours are good
Worst thing
Not enough money
Report this reviewDriver at Veolia, February 2026
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Best thing
Good hours
Downtime
Left on your ownWorst thing
Hazardous waste
No proper ppe
Lots of exposureReport this reviewEmployee at Veolia, July 2025
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