HGV Technician

Volvo Trucks; Ayr; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Volvo Trucks as an HGV Technician and be part of a leading automotive company. This role offers competitive pay, a supportive environment, and opportunities for career development. You'll perform high-standard repairs, assist in diagnostics, and support trainees, all while enjoying a great work-life balance with a rotational shift pattern.

Benefits

Up to 33 days holiday

Quarterly company bonus scheme

Contributory Pension

Health Cash Plan

Life Insurance

Discount on Renault cars

Maternity & Adoption Leave

Paternity leave

Qualifications

• Holds a Level 3 NVQ or equivalent in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance.
• Previous experience working on HGVs.
• Completed an apprenticeship in the HGV industry.

Responsibilities

• Carry out repairs to a high standard according to Volvo procedures.
• Assist in fault diagnosis and service customer vehicles.
• Maintain workshop facilities, equipment, and tools.

Skills

Heavy Vehicle Maintenance

Fault Diagnosis

Road Testing

Education

Level 3 NVQ in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance

Apprenticeship in HGV Industry

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About the Role

Do you want to join one of the automotive industry’s leading names? Would our fantastic shift pattern help your work-life balance?

As part of our team at Volvo, you can earn up to £20 per hour (dependent on experience) plus overtime, quarterly bonus, and fantastic earning potential. We offer a supportive and progressive environment that will allow you to develop your career and qualifications.

Shift Pattern

Rotational basis (Dayshift/Backshift)

Qualifications and Experience

Do you hold a Level 3 NVQ or equivalent in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and have previous experience working on HGVs, or have you completed an apprenticeship in the HGV industry?

Responsibilities

• Carry out repairs to a high standard according to Volvo procedures, safely and responsibly
• Assist in fault diagnosis
• Service customer vehicles and complete service sheets
• Road test vehicles when required (if you hold an HGV license)
• Assist with roadside breakdowns
• Process all relevant paperwork accurately
• Report vehicle defects
• Maintain workshop facilities, equipment, and tools
• Support the development of trainees and apprentices

Benefits

• Up to 33 days holiday (including Bank Holidays, increasing with service)
• Quarterly company bonus scheme (up to 5%)
• Contributory Pension, Health Cash Plan, and Life Insurance
• Discount on Renault cars & Electric Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme
• Maternity & Adoption Leave (6 months full pay, then half pay); Paternity leave (2 weeks plus 3 weeks in the first 3 years)

Next Steps

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Our Commitment

We promote Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity, providing a safe, supportive environment. Even if you don’t meet every qualification, please apply—we’ll decide if you’re the right fit.

About Volvo Group

Every day, our trucks, buses, engines, and solutions make modern life possible. With nearly 100,000 employees worldwide, we aim to shape a sustainable, safe, and efficient transport future. Join us and be part of leading the way toward innovation and progress in transport.