HGV Technician - Felixstowe

Volvo Group; Felixstowe; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading commercial vehicle company in Felixstowe is seeking a skilled individual to handle HGV repairs. The role involves ensuring compliance with manufacturer's procedures, assisting in fault diagnosis, and working closely with the parts team. The ideal candidate has completed an apprenticeship or has equivalent experience in the HGV industry. The position offers competitive benefits, including a signing bonus and a contributory pension scheme.

Benefits

£155 per week whilst on call out

Paid per hour at overtime rate

£1500 Signing bonus

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Contributory Pension scheme

Enhanced parental leave

Training and development opportunities

Health Care Plan

Cycle to work scheme

Discounts for you, family and friends

Referral Scheme

Responsibilities

• Ensure repairs are carried out according to manufacturer's procedures.
• Assist in the fault diagnosis process and comply with warranty procedures.
• Work with the parts team to ensure correct replacement parts are fitted.
• Road test vehicles when required and assist with roadside breakdowns.
• Ensure workshop facilities and tools are kept clean and maintained.

Education

City and Guilds, NVQ 3 or equivalent

Completed an apprenticeship in HGV industry or equivalent experience

Experience within the commercial vehicle industry

Job description

Responsibilities

• Ensure repairs are carried out according to manufacturer's procedures and in a safe and responsible manner.
• 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 with warranty material on completion of a repair.
• Assist with Action Service Europe when required.
• Work with the parts team to ensure the correct replacement parts are fitted to the vehicles.
• Road test vehicle when required (if holder of HGV licence).
• Assist with roadside breakdowns.
• Ensure that the company time recording procedures are complied with and that job cards are completed accurately.
• Ensure that service sheets are completed as per Volvo instructions.
• Ensure that all vehicle defects are reported to your workshop controller.
• Ensure that the workshop facilities, equipment and tools are kept clean, tidy and maintained, reflecting the Volvo Truck and Bus Centre image of an efficient and modern retail Dealer point.
• Wear personal protective equipment (PPE) when appropriate.
• Support the development of any young trainees and apprentices.
• To effectively communicate at all levels both written and verbally and be an active team member.
• To develop or work in developing new or enhancing existing processes.
• To adapt and take on new skills and approaches and participate in training and development activities.

Required knowledge & experience

• City and Guilds, NVQ 3 or equivalent.
• Completed an apprenticeship in HGV industry or equivalent experience.
• Experience within the commercial vehicle industry.

Benefits

• £155 per week whilst on call out
• Additional payment per call out
• Paid per hour at overtime rate - time and a half and double time on Sundays and Bank Holidays
• £1500 Signing bonus (payable after 6 months continuous service)
• Working a rotating shift earlies/lates - 0600hrs to 1400hrs / 1400hrs to 2200hrs - alternate Saturdays 0600hrs to 1400hrs at overtime rate
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (rising to 30 days + bank holidays)
• Contributory Pension scheme
• Enhanced parental leave (paternity/maternity/foster)
• Training and development opportunities
• Health Care Plan
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounts for you, family and friends on travel, theatre, gym memberships, theme parks, and more
• Referral Scheme (earn yourself £1000)