HGV Technician - Carlisle

AB Volvo; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading commercial vehicle manufacturer in Carlisle is seeking an experienced HGV Technician to join their Service & Workshop team. Candidates should have a Level 3 NVQ or equivalent in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance with previous HGV experience. The role offers great benefits including a £1,000 joining bonus, excellent training, and a supportive work environment. Enjoy a work-life balance with flexible shifts and numerous professional development opportunities.

Benefits

£1,000 Joining Bonus

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.

Responsibilities

• Servicing, maintenance & repairs on a range of HGVs.
• MOT preparation & inspections.
• Ensuring all work meets safety standards.

Skills

Technical and practical competency in HGV repair

Effective communication

Flexibility to adapt

Education

Level 3 NVQ or equivalent in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance

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)

Working Week | 39 Hours basic week + overtime available @ time and a half!

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 first 3 years

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. Flexibility to adapt to new processes, develop new skills, and participate in training is essential. You should be an active team member capable of developing or enhancing work processes.

What will you do?

As an HGV technician, you will join our Service & Workshop team at our Volvo Truck and Bus Centre, ensuring repairs meet Volvo standards. You will also work on systems involving 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

Ready for the next move?

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

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Who we are and what we believe in

We are committed to shaping the future of efficient, safe, and sustainable transport solutions. Joining Volvo Group offers career opportunities across our leading brands, driven by innovation and a culture of care, inclusiveness, and empowerment.

At Volvo Trucks, we lead the way towards sustainable transport. For nearly a century, we have been innovating to make life easier, better, and safer, with a focus on progress for customers, industry, and society. We embrace change, work with passion, and foster curiosity and learning.

Our products and services support daily life, from food security to construction. We are dedicated to transitioning to sustainable, safe transport, mobility, and infrastructure solutions toward a net-zero society.

Joining Volvo Group means working with iconic brands in a global company harnessing automated driving, electromobility, and connectivity. Our team is passionate about high performance, teamwork, and continuous learning, supported by a culture of care and mutual respect.

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