HGV Technician - Bury St Edmunds

Volvo; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transport solutions provider in Bury St Edmunds is looking for an HGV Technician. The role offers a competitive salary of up to £19.50 per hour plus overtime. Key responsibilities include ensuring repairs are conducted safely and assisting in fault diagnosis. Candidates should have an NVQ Level 3 in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and relevant experience. Career development and various employee perks are available.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Enhanced holiday allowance

Pension Plan

Health cash plan

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in heavy vehicle maintenance.
• Familiarity with electrical and hydraulic systems.
• HGV license is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Carry out repairs according to manufacturer's procedures.
• Assist in fault diagnosis and comply with warranty procedures.
• Road test vehicles if HGV license is held.

Skills

Proven experience as an HGV Technician

Good understanding of mechanical systems

Attention to detail

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance

Job description

HGV Technician - Bury St Edmunds

£2,000 signing bonus - £1,000 on starting, £1,000 after 6 months (direct applicants only)

Salary up to £19.50 per hour + overtime @ time and a half

Monday-Friday 06.00-14.00/14.00-22.00hrs

Alternate Saturdays paid at overtime - time and a half

Are you an experienced HGV Technician looking for your next opportunity? We’re looking for a skilled and motivated individual to join our growing team. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or a newly qualified technician, if you have a passion for keeping heavy vehicles running safely and efficiently, we want to hear from you!

We can offer you

• Competitive salary up to £19.50 per hour + overtime
• Enhanced holiday - 25 days raising to 30 days + bank hols with service
• Overtime @ time and a half Mon to Sat - double time Sunday/Bank Hols!
• Generous Pension Plan
• Enhanced paternity/maternity leave
• Health cash plan = access to dental insurance
• Ignition, our electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
• Employee savings and retail discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Career development opportunities, along with training plans managed through our inhouse Technical training team.
• Support for you and your family through an online Wellbeing centre

What we are looking for

• NVQ Level 3 in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance (or equivalent)
• Proven experience as an HGV Technician or similar role
• Good understanding of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems
• Class 1 or 2 HGV licence (desirable but not essential)
• A team player with a strong work ethic and attention to detail

What you will be doing

• Ensure repairs are carried out according to manufacturer’s procedures, safely and responsibly
• Ensure repairs are carried out in accordance with Volvo Standard Times using Volvo Special Tools where appropriate
• Assist in the fault diagnosis process
• Comply with warranty procedures during repairs and warranty material on completion of each repair
• Assist with Action Service Europe when required
• Work with the Parts Team to ensure the correct replacement parts are fitted
• Road test vehicles when required (if you hold an HGV licence)
• Assist with roadside breakdowns
• Ensure company time recording procedures are complied with, and that job cards are completed accurately
• Ensure service sheets are completed as per Volvo instructions
• Ensure all vehicle defects are reported to workshop controllers
• Keep all workshop facilities, equipment and tools clean, tidy and well maintained
• Wear personal protective equipment when appropriate
• Support the development of young trainees and apprentices

We value your data privacy and therefore do not accept applications via mail.

Who we are and what we believe in

Our focus on Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity allows each of us the opportunity to bring our full authentic self to work and thrive by providing a safe and supportive environment, free of harassment and discrimination. We are committed to removing the barriers to entry, which is why we ask that even if you feel you may not meet every qualification on the job description, please apply and let us decide.

Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group. Every day, across the globe, our trucks, buses, engines, construction equipment, financial services, and solutions make modern life possible. We are almost 100,000 people empowered to shape the future landscape of efficient, safe and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents with sharp minds and passion across the group’s leading brands and entities.

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.