HGV Technician - Banbury

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

Job summary

Join AB Volvo as an HGV Technician and carry out essential MOT service inspections and repairs on a wide range of commercial vehicles. With a competitive pay rate of up to £21 per hour and a £1000 signing bonus, this role offers personalized ongoing training up to Master Technician along with generous benefits including 25 days holiday, pension scheme, and healthcare access.

Benefits

Personalized ongoing training up to Master Technician

25 days holidays plus bank holidays, increasing to 30 days

Contributory pension scheme (up to 5%)

Healthcare plan with dental insurance

Referral schemes earning £1000 for each successful referral

Enhanced paternity/maternity leave

High street discounts for employees and families

Discounts on travel and hotels

Qualifications

• City and Guilds / NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Heavy Vehicle Repair and Maintenance required.
• IT literate, HGV Technician/Mechanic experience preferred.
• LGV C + E licence beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Perform regular MOT service inspections on various trucks.
• Conduct fault finding and repairs on engines, gearboxes, brakes, and suspension systems.
• Complete job cards and service sheets using in-house systems.

Skills

Fault finding

Engine repairs

Brakes knowledge

Suspension systems

IT literacy

Education

NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Heavy Vehicle Repair and Maintenance

Job description

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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

What you will do

You will carry out regular MOT service inspections on a wide range of manufacturers’ trucks. Responsibilities include fault finding and repairs on engines, gearboxes, brakes, suspension systems, etc. You will also complete paperwork such as job cards and service sheets using Volvo’s in-house systems.

Who are you?

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 and gained experience working on commercial vehicles such as Volvo, Scania, DAF, Mercedes, Iveco, buses, and coaches. Experience in these areas is also of interest.

You should be IT literate and able to demonstrate knowledge and experience as a HGV Technician, HGV Mechanic, or PSV Mechanic. An LGV C + E licence is beneficial but not essential. A HGV/PSV licence is an advantage.

What’s in it for you?

What can we offer?

• Personalised ongoing training up to Master Technician
• 25 days holidays plus bank holidays, increasing to 30 days (+1 day per year)
• Contributory pension scheme (up to 5%)
• Healthcare plan with access to dental insurance
• Referral schemes earning you £1000 for each successful referral
• Enhanced paternity/maternity leave
• High street discounts for you, your family, and friends
• Discounts on travel, hotels, theme park days, and much more

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Who we are and what we believe in

Our focus on Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity allows everyone to bring their full authentic self to work and thrive in a safe, supportive environment free of harassment and discrimination. We encourage you to apply even if you feel you may not meet every qualification, and we will decide on your suitability.

Applying for this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group. Our products and services make modern life possible worldwide. With nearly 100,000 employees, we are shaping the future of efficient, safe, and sustainable transport solutions. Our mission creates numerous career opportunities for talented individuals passionate about innovation and progress.

At Volvo Trucks, we are leading towards a sustainable transport industry. For nearly a century, we have been innovating to make life easier, better, and safer. We are committed to driving progress for customers, the industry, and society. We embrace curiosity, passion, and change to stay ahead. Join us as we move the world we want to live in.

Every day, Volvo Group’s products and services help ensure that people have food, children arrive safely at school, and roads and buildings are constructed. We are dedicated to transitioning to sustainable and safe transport, mobility, and infrastructure solutions toward a net-zero society.

Joining Volvo Group means working with iconic brands and being part of a global leader harnessing automated driving, electromobility, and connectivity.

Our team is passionate, high-performing, and values teamwork and learning. Daily life at Volvo is supportive, caring, and respectful.

If you want to grow and make an impact, join us to help create a better, more resilient society for future generations.