HGV Technician - Coventry Coventry Service & Support

Hgvtraders; Coventry; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is expanding its HGV Technician teams in Coventry, offering an exciting opportunity for skilled technicians to join a dynamic workshop. This role involves ensuring repairs are conducted safely and efficiently while adhering to manufacturer standards. With a focus on career development, competitive pay, and a range of attractive benefits, this position is perfect for those looking to grow in the commercial vehicle sector. Join a forward-thinking company committed to sustainability and innovation in the transport industry, where your skills will contribute to shaping the future of efficient transport solutions.

Benefits

Overtime pay at time and a half

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Health cash plan with dental insurance

Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme

Enhanced paternity/maternity leave

Employee savings and retail discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Career development opportunities

Online Wellbeing centre support

Company Pension

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in the commercial vehicle industry is essential.
• Basic knowledge of computer software packages is preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

HGV Technician experience

Vehicle technology knowledge

Computer literacy (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Education

City and Guilds or NVQ3

Apprenticeship in HGV industry

Job description

Experience: Relevant experience in the commercial vehicle industry

Department: Service & Support

Job Description

HGV Technician - Coventry

Location: Coventry, GB, CV3 4PW

Position Type: Professional

We Are Expanding Our HGV Technician Teams at Volvo Trucks – Coventry!

£1,000 JOINING BONUS!
Salary up to £19.50 per hour
Presently undergoing refurbishment at our Coventry site, it will soon be the largest dealer in the area!

Volvo Trucks is expanding, and we are excited to announce the growth of our HGV Technician teams at our Coventry location!
We are seeking experienced and qualified technicians to join our dynamic workshop.

Covering a rotating shift:
Monday-Friday 06.00-14.00/14.00-22.00 and alternate Saturdays paid at overtime

What can we offer you

• Overtime @ time and a half Mon to Sat - Sunday/Bank hols @ double!
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays raising to 30 days with service
• Health cash plan with access to dental insurance
• Ignition, our electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
• Enhanced paternity/maternity leave
• 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

Who are you?

You’ll hold a City and Guilds, an NVQ3 or an equivalent qualification. You’ll also have completed an apprenticeship in the HGV industry, or have equivalent experience, along with relevant experience in the commercial vehicle industry.

A basic knowledge of computer software packages including Word, Excel and Outlook is preferred, as is a general level of computer literacy.
Finally, we’d expect you to have a basic working knowledge of vehicle technology.

What will you do

We’ll need you to:

• 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

Job Category: Sales & Services

Travel Required: No Travel Required

Requisition ID: 18348

Additional Benefits

• Company Pension
• Bonus Scheme

About the Company

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.