HGV Mechanic - Banbury Cherwell Valley Silos, Twyford, Banbury Service & Support

Hgvtraders; Banbury; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading heavy truck producer as a technician in Banbury! This role offers stability and a personalized training scheme with opportunities for future progression. You'll be responsible for conducting MOT service inspections and repairs on a variety of trucks, ensuring they meet high standards of safety and performance. With a strong emphasis on ongoing training and development, you can advance your skills to Master Technician level. Enjoy a competitive hourly wage, a comprehensive benefits package including a pension scheme, healthcare plan, and generous holiday allowance. If you're passionate about vehicle maintenance and want to grow your career, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Personalised ongoing training up to Master Technician

25 days holidays plus bank holidays

Contributory pension scheme (up to 5%)

Healthcare plan with dental insurance

Cycle to work scheme

Friend and family discounts

Enhanced maternity leave

Enhanced paternity leave

On-site parking

Referral programme

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Heavy Vehicle Repair and Maintenance is essential.
• Experience with commercial vehicles like Volvo, Scania, DAF is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform regular MOT service inspections on various truck manufacturers.
• Carry out repairs on engines, gearboxes, brakes, and suspension systems.

Skills

HGV Mechanic

Fault Finding

Engine Repairs

Brake Systems

Suspension Systems

IT Literacy

Education

City and Guilds / NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Heavy Vehicle Repair and Maintenance

Apprenticeship in Commercial Vehicles

Job description

Volvo Truck and Bus South & East • Cherwell Valley Silos, Twyford, Banbury, OX17 3AS, GB

• Up to £21 per hour (dependent upon your skill set)
• £1000 signing bonus (paid after 6 months service - direct applicants)
• 0600hrs to 1430hrs/1400hrs to 2230hrs
• + alternative Saturday mornings @ overtime, time and a half

Our Banbury site is adding to their team of Technicians - join one of the largest producers of heavy trucks in the world!

Working for a top brand like Volvo gives you stability, good rates of pay along with a personalised training scheme and future progression.

The Role:

You will be carrying out regular MOT service inspections on a wide range of manufacturers’ trucks. Fault finding, and carrying out repairs on engines, gearboxes, brakes, suspension systems etc. Completing paperwork such as job cards and service sheets, using Volvo’s in-house systems.

Qualifications and experience required:

City and Guilds / NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Heavy Vehicle Repair and Maintenance. Ideally, you will have completed an apprenticeship where you have gained experience working on commercial vehicles such as Volvo, Scania, DAF, Mercedes, Iveco, buses and coaches experience also of interest. IT literate. Able to demonstrate knowledge and experience as a HGV Technician/HGV Mechanic/PSV Mechanic. LGV C + E licence beneficial but not essential. HGV/PSV licence an advantage.

Salary and Benefits:

• Personalised ongoing training up to Master Technician
• 25 days holidays plus bank holidays raising to 30 days (+1 day per year)
• Contributory pension scheme (up to 5%)
• Healthcare plan with access to dental insurance
• Other benefits include cycle to work scheme, friend and family discount on High Street shops, cinemas, travel, theme parks plus many more

Job Type: Permanent

Pay: Up to £21.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 37.5 per week

Experience: HGV Mechanics: 1 year (preferred)

• Company pension
• Enhanced maternity leave
• Enhanced paternity leave
• On-site parking
• Referral programme

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Additional Benefits

• Company Pension
• Bonus Scheme