HGV Technician - Bury St Edmunds

AB Volvo; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 1,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled HGV Technician to join their dynamic team. This role offers a competitive hourly wage, along with overtime opportunities, and the chance to work with cutting-edge technology in heavy vehicle maintenance. The company prides itself on providing a supportive environment with career development opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package, including enhanced holiday and health plans. If you are passionate about keeping heavy vehicles running smoothly and enjoy a collaborative work atmosphere, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Enhanced holiday

Overtime pay

Enhanced paternity/maternity leave

Health cash plan

Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme

Employee savings and retail discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Career development opportunities

Online Wellbeing centre

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an HGV Technician or similar role.
• Good understanding of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems.

Responsibilities

• Ensure repairs are carried out according to manufacturer’s procedures.
• Assist in the fault diagnosis process and comply with warranty procedures.
• Support the development of young trainees and apprentices.

Skills

HGV Technician experience

Mechanical systems understanding

Electrical systems understanding

Hydraulic systems understanding

Attention to detail

Team player

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance

Tools

Volvo Special Tools

Job description

Salary up to £19 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 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!
• 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