HGV Driver/Workshop Support

AB Volvo; Eriswell; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global transport solutions provider in Eriswell is seeking a Service Driver/Yardman to ensure smooth vehicle operations. Responsibilities include driving and delivering various vehicles, maintaining the workshop's cleanliness, and supporting ad-hoc tasks. The ideal candidate holds an LGV Class 1 license and has experience in a similar role. This position offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 days holiday

Healthcare plan

Enhanced parental leave

Discount on Volvo cars

Qualifications

• Hold a valid LGV Class 1 driving licence.
• Previous experience in a yard or workshop support role.
• Good understanding of vehicle handling and safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Drive and deliver vehicles for MOT and repairs.
• Maintain cleanliness in the workshop and yard.
• Assist with ad-hoc workshop duties.

Skills

LGV Class 1 driving licence

Experience in similar role

Vehicle handling and safety protocols

Ability to work independently

Strong work ethic

Job description

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Service Driver/Workshop Support - Wilstead, Bedford

Salary £15 per hour
Monday to Friday
0800hrs to 1600hrs (with some flexibility)

Volvo Trucks is looking for a Service Driver/Yardman to join our dedicated team and help ensure the seamless flow of vehicles and operations

You will be responsible for carrying out driving duties for both collection and delivery of vehicles including a full range of HGV/PSV, presenting vehicles at local ATF lane for MOT, supporting the workshop in general housekeeping and covering yard duties.

What we are looking for

• Role requires you to hold a LGV Class 1 driving licence
• Previous experience in a similar yard or workshop support role
• Good understanding of vehicle handling and safety protocols
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong work ethic, reliability, and attention to detail

What will you do

• To carry out driving duties as instructed by the Service Controller, to include presentation of vehicles for MOT including a full range of HGV including loaded trailers, LGV, PSV and both customer owned, service and sales vehicles requiring collection and delivery, road test following repair.
• To ensure the service department, workshop facilities and yard areas are kept clean and tidy to the audit standards required, and other areas as and when instructed.
• Support the workshop with ad-hoc duties as required (e.g., parts collection, facility upkeep

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary and benefits
• 25 days holiday raising to 30 days + bank holidays
• Healthcare plan with access to dental insurance
• Enhanced paternity/maternity/foster leave
• Discount on Volvo and Renault cars for friends and family

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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.