HGV Technician- Blyth

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

Job summary

A leading commercial vehicle manufacturer in Blyth is seeking an experienced HGV Technician. You will be responsible for high-standard repairs, assisting in fault diagnosis, and servicing customer vehicles. This role offers competitive pay of £16-£18 per hour, up to 33 days of holiday, a contributory pension scheme, and opportunities for professional development in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Up to 33 days holiday

Company bonus scheme

Contributory Pension scheme

Health Cash Plan

Life Insurance

Discount on Renault cars

Qualifications

• Experience working on HGVs or completed an apprenticeship in the HGV industry.
• Ability to carry out repairs according to Volvo procedures.

Responsibilities

• Carry out repairs to a high standard according to Volvo procedures.
• Assist in the fault diagnosis process.
• 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 relating to jobs accurately.

Skills

Heavy Vehicle Maintenance

Fault diagnosis

Road testing

Education

Level 3 NVQ or equivalent

Job description

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Salary: £16-£18 per hour dependent on experience.

Shifts: Dayshift: Monday - Friday 08:00 - 16:30

Backshift: Monday - Friday - 13:30 - 22:00

Saturday is OT 08:00 - 12.00 – Usually worked on the week of Backshift.

Alternate weeks.

Are you an experienced HGV Technician looking for your next move? Join our team in Blyth and work with one of the world’s top commercial vehicle brands.

What you'll do:

• Carry out repairs to a high standard according to Volvo procedures, safely and responsibly
• Assist in the fault diagnosis process
• 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 relating to jobs accurately
• Ensure all vehicle defects are reported
• Keep all workshop facilities, equipment, and tools clean, tidy and well maintained
• Help us in supporting the development of trainees and apprentices

What’s in it for you?

• Up to 33 days holiday (inclusive of Bank Holidays & increasing with length of service)
• Company bonus scheme - paid quarterly up to a max of 5%
• Contributory Pension scheme + Health Cash Plan + Life Insurance
• Discount on Renault cars & Electric Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme
• Maternity & Adoption Leave 6 months full pay moving to 6 months half pay
• Paternity 2 weeks leave with further 3 weeks in first 3 years

Who are you?

Do you hold a Level 3 NVQ or equivalent in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and have previous experience working on HGV’s or have you completed anapprenticeship in the HGV industry?

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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.