HGV Technician - Carlisle

Volvo Group; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transport solutions provider is seeking an experienced HGV Technician to join their team in Carlisle. You will perform maintenance and repairs according to Volvo's standards, participate in a supportive work environment, and enjoy a fantastic work-life balance with excellent training opportunities. The position offers a competitive salary and a £1,000 joining bonus.

Benefits

£1,000 Joining Bonus

Up to 33 days holiday

Company bonus scheme

Health Cash Plan

Contributory Pension scheme

Discount on Renault cars

Maternity & Adoption Leave

Qualifications

• Must have previous experience working on HGVs.
• Participation in training and development activities is expected.

Responsibilities

• Perform servicing, maintenance, and repairs on a range of HGVs.
• Prepare and inspect for MOT standards.
• Ensure all work meets safety standards.

Skills

Technical competency in HGV repair and maintenance

Effective verbal and written communication

Flexible to adapt to new processes

Education

Level 3 NVQ in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance or equivalent

Job description

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Earn up to £40k++ with overtime (dependent upon skillset & experience)

Are you an experienced HGV Technician looking for a role with fantastic shifts, job security, and career progression? Join our growing team in Carlisle!

£1,000 Joining Bonus, (Direct applicants only payable after 6 months)

Covering a rotating shift:-

• Week 1: 0800hrs to 1630hrs
• Week 2: 0900hrs to 1730hrs
• Week 3: 1300hrs to 2130hrs

Ready to enjoy a better work-life balance with great shifts and a supportive team?

We can offer you

We offer a solid package of compensation and benefits:

• Excellent Training and Development Opportunities
• 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 the first 3 years

For more details regarding our benefits, please follow the link: volvo-employee-benefits-document.pdf (volvogroup.com)

Who are you?

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?

You’ll be expected to have technical and practical competency in the repair and maintenance of HGVs, and you must be able to communicate effectively at all levels, both written and verbal. You should be flexible enough to adapt to new processes and develop new skills when required, and participate in training and development activities. We also expect you to be an active member of our busy team while being competent enough to develop new working processes or enhance current ones.

What will you do?

As an HGV technician, you will join our Service & Workshop team at our Volvo Truck and Bus Centre, ensuring repairs are carried out according to Volvo's standards. Here at Volvo Truck and Bus, we are at the forefront of Electromobility, working on systems including alternative fuels such as LNG, hybrid, and full electric vehicles.

The Role:

• Servicing, maintenance & repairs on a range of HGVs
• MOT preparation & inspections
• Ensuring all work meets safety standards
• Working as part of a professional, friendly team

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

Who we are and what we believe in

We are committed to shaping the future of efficient, safe, and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities across our group’s leading brands and entities.

Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group. Every day, you will work with some of the most talented and innovative minds in our field to leave society in a better state for the next generation. We are passionate about our work and thrive on teamwork. Our nearly 100,000 employees worldwide are united 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 to make life easier, better, and safer. Driving progress is our promise to customers, the industry, and society. We share a curiosity to learn, work with passion, and embrace change to stay ahead. Join us, and together we move the world we want to live in.