HGV Technician - Felixstowe

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

Job summary

A leading global vehicle manufacturer is seeking a skilled technician to repair and maintain heavy goods vehicles. This role involves working with Volvo standards and tools, ensuring safety and efficiency. The ideal candidate will have relevant qualifications and experience in the HGV industry. Join a supportive and innovative team that values growth and excellence.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Contributory Pension scheme

Health Care Plan

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Technically competent in the repair and maintenance of HGVs.
• To effectively communicate at all levels both written and verbally and be an active team member.
• To adapt and take on new skills and approaches and participate in training and development activities.

Responsibilities

• Ensure repairs are carried out according to manufacturer’s procedures.
• Assist in the fault diagnosis process and comply with warranty procedures.
• Road test vehicle when required if holder of HGV licence.

Skills

Technically competent in the repair and maintenance of HGVs

Effective communication skills

Adaptability to new skills

Education

City and Guilds, NVQ 3 or equivalent

Completed an apprenticeship in HGV industry or equivalent experience

Tools

Volvo Special Tools

Job description

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• paid per hour @ over time - time and a half and double time 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 - alternating Saturdays 0600hrs to 1400hrs @ overtime - time and a half

What’s in it for you:

• As part of the Volvo Trucks team, you’ll be working for one of the world’s leading vehicle manufacturers. But not only that, you’ll be working for a company that truly values the people who work for it
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays raising to 30 days + bank holidays!
• Contributory Pension scheme
• Enhanced Paternity/maternity/foster leave
• Training and development opportunities
• Health Care Plan
• Cycle to work scheme
• Many discounts for yourself, family and friends on travel, theatre, gym memberships, theme parks plus much more!

Who are you?

• Technically competent in the repair and maintenance of HGVs
• 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.

What will you be doing

• 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

Ready for the next move?

Are you excited to bring your skills and disruptive ideas to the table? We can’t wait to hear from you. Apply today!

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Who we are and what we believe in
We are committed to shaping the future landscape of efficient, safe, and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents across the group’s leading brands and entities.

Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group. Every day, you will be working with some of the sharpest and most creative brains in our field to be able to leave our society in better shape for the next generation. We are passionate about what we do, and we thrive on teamwork. We are almost 100,000 people united around the world 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 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.

Every day, Volvo Group products and services ensure that people have food on the table, children arrive safely at school and roads and buildings can be constructed. Looking ahead,we are committed to driving the transition to sustainable and safe transport, mobility and infrastructure solutions toward a net-zero society.

Joining Volvo Group, you will work with some of the world’s most iconic brands and be part of a global and leading industrial company that is harnessing automated driving, electromobility and connectivity.

Our people are passionate about what they do, they aim for high performance and thrive on teamwork and learning. Everyday life at Volvo is defined by a climate of support, care and mutual respect.

If you aspire to grow and make an impact, join us on our journey to create a better and more resilient society for the coming generations.