HGV Technician - Glasgow East

AB Volvo; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading commercial vehicle manufacturer in Glasgow is seeking an experienced HGV Technician to join their team. The role involves servicing and repairing trucks, conducting MOT inspections, and working in a dynamic environment. Competitive salary up to £42k plus overtime, £1,000 signing bonus, and generous benefits including 33 days holiday. Opportunities for professional development are available.

Benefits

£1,000 signing bonus

Company bonus scheme up to 5%

In-house training

Discount on Renault cars

Up to 33 days holiday

Healthcare discounts

Qualifications

• Experience working on HGV’s or completed an apprenticeship in the HGV industry.

Responsibilities

• Carry out regular MOT service inspections on a wide range of manufacturers’ trucks.
• Fault finding and repairs on engines, gearboxes, brakes, and suspension systems.
• Service customer vehicles and complete service sheets.

Skills

Heavy Vehicle Maintenance

Fault finding

Engine repair

Use of tools

Education

Level 3 NVQ or equivalent

Job description

£1,000 signing bonus payable after 6 months service!

Salary up to £42k + overtime!

Working a rotating shift with an early finish Fridays! (38 hrs per week min)

Earlies:

• Mon-Thur 07.00hrs - 15.25hrs
• Friday 07.00hrs - 14.30hrs

Lates:

• Mon-Thurs13.00hrs - 21.30hrs
• Friday 12.30hrs - 19.00hrs
• Sat @ overtime 08.00hrs - 13.00hrs

Are you an experienced HGV Technician looking for your next move? Join our team in Glasgow East and work with one of the world’s top commercial vehicle brands.

Along with competitive salary - signign bonus £1,000 - early finish on a friday!

• Up to 33 days holiday (inclusive of Bank Holidays & increasing with length of service)
• Savings and discounts for you, your family and friends on many high street retailers, holidays, hotels, gym memberships plus much more
• Company bonus scheme - paid quarterly up to a max of 5%
• Inhouse training available to increase your skills set
• 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

Who are you?

Do you holda Level 3 NVQor equivalent inHeavy Vehicle Maintenanceand have previous experience working on HGV’s or have you completed anapprenticeshipin the HGV industry?

What you will be doing

• Our Technicians are responsible carrying out regular MOT service inspections on a wide range of manufacturers’ trucks. Fault finding, carrying out repairs on engines, gearboxes brakes, suspension systems etc.
• Carry out repairs to a high standard according to Volvo procedures, safely and responsibly
• Assist in the fault diagnosis process
• Service Customer Vehicles and complete service sheets.
• Road test vehicles when required (if you hold an HGV license)
• Assist with roadside breakdowns.
• Process all relevant paperwork relating to jobs accurately
• Ensure all vehicle defects are reported
• Keep all workshop facilities, equipment, and tools clean, tidy and well maintained
• Help us in supporting the development of trainees and apprentices

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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.