Convert from Light Vehicle to HGV - Ipswich

Volvo Trucks; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Life assurance

Pension scheme

Employee benefits

Manufacturer training and career development

Job summary

Volvo Trucks in Ipswich is seeking a skilled Conversion Technician to join their workshop team. This role offers competitive pay along with a £1000 signing bonus, healthcare, and opportunities for overtime and professional development.

The ideal candidate will have proven experience with light commercial vehicles or heavy goods vehicles and relevant qualifications. You will perform maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs, ensuring all work meets Volvo's high standards. Industry-leading training and benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• Proven experience working on light commercial vehicles and/or HGVs.
• Relevant qualifications in vehicle maintenance and repair.
• Keen to progress your career and learn.

Responsibilities

• Carry out servicing, maintenance, and repairs on light commercial vehicles and heavy trucks.
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, and electronic faults using diagnostic equipment.
• Perform safety inspections and prepare vehicles for MOT compliance.
• Complete warranty repairs in line with manufacturer guidelines.
• Accurately record work carried out using digital workshop systems.
• Ensure all work is completed safely and to Volvo quality standards.
• Support workshop efficiency by collaborating with service and parts teams.

Skills

Proven experience working on light commercial vehicles and/or HGVs

Keen to progress your career

Passionate about vehicle maintenance

Education

NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds / SVQ in Vehicle Maintenance & Repair

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

Job description

Conversion Technician - Ipswich

Salary: Competitive + £1000 signing on fee + healthcare + life assurance + overtime + more industry leading benefits

Shifts: Days / backs

We are looking for a skilled and motivated Light to Heavy Vehicle Technician to join our workshop team. This role will allow you to gain industry leading training and qualifications, strong hourly rates in comparison to the automotive industry, work with advanced technology and career development.

What's in it for you?

• Competitive salary and overtime opportunities
• Manufacturer training and career development
• A new qualification and one to one mentorship
• Pension scheme and employee benefits
• Healthcare and life insurance
• Modern workshop facilities and tools
• Supportive team environment
• Career progression within the Volvo network

What You'll Do

• Carry out servicing, maintenance, and repairs on light commercial vehicles and heavy trucks
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, and electronic faults using diagnostic equipment
• Perform safety inspections and prepare vehicles for MOT and DVSA compliance
• Complete warranty repairs in line with manufacturer guidelines
• Accurately record work carried out using digital workshop systems
• Ensure all work is completed safely and to Volvo quality standards
• Support workshop efficiency by working collaboratively with service and parts teams

Who are you?

• Proven experience working on light commercial vehicles and/or HGVs
• Relevant qualifications (NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds / SVQ in Vehicle Maintenance & Repair)
• Keen to progress your career, learn, and be passionate about what you do

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