HGV Technician

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£2000 SIGNING BONUS !(direct candidates only)

Salary up to £23 per hour dependent upon skill set & experience!

Covering a rotating shift - Monday to Friday

0600hrs to 1430hrs/1430hrs to 2300hrs

Join Volvo Truck and Bus as an HGV Technicianand receive experttraining on-site at our dedicated training school in Reading, giving you the skills and support to build a successful career with Volvo.

OWN YOUR FUTURE WITH VOLVO TRUCK & BUS

AtVolvo Truck and Bus , we’re looking for skilled and ambitiousHGV Technicians to join our growing team!

This is more than just a job, it’s a long-term career path with world class training, clear development pathways, and the opportunity to work with one of the most respected brands in the industry

At Volvo Truck & Bus we invest heavily in our technicians. Here’s just some of the training we can offer you at our onsite training school!

• E-Mobility Training (future-focused EV systems)
• Technicians are trained to a minimumVolvo Bronze Level
• Opportunities to progress toSilver , andGold Level accreditation

We can offer you

• overtime @ time and a half Mon to Sat and double time Sunday and bank hols
• Enhanced paternity/maternity leave
• health cash plan with access to dental insurance
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays raising to 30 days with service
• savings and discounts for you, your family and friends on many high st retailers, holidays, hotels, gym memberships plus much more
• Referral scheme earn £1000 for any successful candidate you refer within UK
• Cycle to work scheme
• Inhouse training with career progression - Reading has its very own training school!

Who are you?

• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance & Repair
• Previous experience working as an HGV Technician (Volvo experience is a plus but not essential)
• Strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills
• A proactive attitude with a focus on customer service and safety
• A full UK driving licence (HGV licence preferred but not essential)

What will you be doing?

• Ensure repairs are carried out according to manufacturer’s procedures, safely and responsibly
• Ensure repairs are carried out in accordance with Volvo Standard Times using Volvo Special Tools where appropriate
• Assist in the fault diagnosis process
• Comply with warranty procedures during repairs and warranty material on completion of each repair
• Work with the Parts Team to ensure the correct replacement parts are fitted
• Road test vehicles when required (if you hold an HGV licence)
• Assist with roadside breakdowns
• Ensure company time recording procedures are complied with, and that job cards are completed accurately
• Ensure service sheets are completed as per Volvo instructions
• Ensure all vehicle defects are reported to workshop controllers
• Keep all workshop facilities, equipment and tools clean, tidy and well maintained
• Wear personal protective equipment when appropriate
• Support the development of young trainees and apprentices

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Who we are and what we believe in

We are committed to shaping the future landscape of efficient, safe, and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents across the group’s leading brands and entities.

Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group . Every day, you will be working with some of the sharpest and most creative brains in our field to be able to leave our society in better shape for the next generation. We are passionate about what we do, and we thrive on teamwork. We are almost 100,000 people united around the world by a culture of care, inclusiveness, and empowerment.

At Volvo Trucks you will be part of leading the way towards a sustainable transport industry. For nearly a century we have been innovating for people – to make life easier, better and safer. Driving progress is our promise to customers, to the industry and to society. At Volvo Trucks we share a curiosity to learn, we work with passion and we embrace change to stay ahead. Join us, together we move the world we want to live in.

Every day, Volvo Group products and services ensure that people have food on the table, children arrive safely at school and roads and buildings can be constructed. Looking ahead,we are committed to driving the transition to sustainable and safe transport, mobility and infrastructure solutions toward a net-zero society.

Joining Volvo Group, you will work with some of the world’s most iconic brands and be part of a global and leading industrial company that is harnessing automated driving, electromobility and connectivity.

Our people are passionate about what they do, they aim for high performance and thrive on teamwork and learning. Everyday life at Volvo is defined by a climate of support, care and mutual respect.

If you aspire to grow and make an impact, join us on our journey to create a better and more resilient society for the coming generations.

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