HGV Technician (Glasgow East)

AB Volvo; Hamilton; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading vehicle manufacturer as part of their experienced team in Glasgow. The role offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and opportunities for career development in a supportive environment focused on inclusion and sustainability.

Benefits

Up to 33 days holiday

Company bonus scheme

Contributory Pension scheme

Health Cash Plan

Life Insurance

Discount on Renault cars

Maternity & Adoption Leave

Paternity leave

Qualifications

• Experience working on HGVs or completed an apprenticeship.
• Ability to carry out repairs to a high standard.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out repairs according to Volvo procedures.
• Assisting in the fault diagnosis process.
• Servicing customer vehicles and completing service sheets.

Skills

Heavy Vehicle Maintenance

Fault Diagnosis

Education

Level 3 NVQ

Job description

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Would you like to join our experienced team in our Glasgow East depot? Would you like to continue to learn and develop your automotive career? Would our fantastic shift pattern help your work-life balance?

As part of our team at Volvo, you will work a 38-hour week, earning up to £20 per hour with overtime, a quarterly bonus, and excellent earning potential.

Shift Pattern on a rotational basis:

Week 1 Days: Monday - Thursday 07:00 - 15:15 | Friday 07:00 - 14:30

Week 2 Backshift: Monday - Thursday 13:00 - 21:30 | Friday 12:30 - 19:00

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?

The Role – some of your key responsibilities will include:

• Carrying out repairs to a high standard according to Volvo procedures, safely and responsibly
• Assisting in the fault diagnosis process
• Servicing customer vehicles and completing service sheets
• Road testing vehicles when required (if you hold an HGV license)
• Assisting with roadside breakdowns
• Processing all relevant paperwork accurately
• Reporting all vehicle defects
• Maintaining workshop facilities, equipment, and tools
• Supporting the development of trainees and apprentices

What’s in it for you?

Alongside your salary, we offer some fantastic employee benefits. Here are just a few:

• Up to 33 days holiday (including Bank Holidays and increasing with service)
• Company bonus scheme - paid quarterly up to 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, then 6 months half pay
• Paternity leave: 2 weeks, with an additional 3 weeks within the first 3 years

Ready for the next move?

Apply now and join us, one of the world’s leading vehicle manufacturers!

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Who we are and what we believe in
Our focus on Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity allows everyone to bring their full authentic self to work and thrive in a safe, supportive environment free of harassment and discrimination. We encourage you to apply even if you feel you may not meet every qualification—let us decide.

Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group. Across the globe, our trucks, buses, engines, construction equipment, financial services, and solutions make modern life possible. With nearly 100,000 employees, we are shaping the future of efficient, safe, and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates numerous career opportunities for talented, passionate individuals across our leading brands and entities.

At Volvo Trucks, we lead the way towards a sustainable transport industry. For nearly a century, we have been innovating to make life easier, better, and safer. Our promise is to drive progress for our customers, industry, and society. We embrace curiosity, passion, and change to stay ahead. Join us, and together, we will move the world we want to live in.

Every day, Volvo products and services help ensure people have food on the table, children arrive safely at school, and roads and buildings are constructed. We are committed to transitioning to sustainable, safe transport, mobility, and infrastructure solutions toward a net-zero society.

Joining Volvo Group means working with iconic brands and being part of a global, innovative company harnessing automated driving, electromobility, and connectivity.

Our people are passionate, aim for high performance, and thrive on teamwork and learning. Daily life at Volvo is supportive, caring, and respectful.

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