HGV Technician in Training — 6-Month, Fully Funded

Volvo Trucks; Chedburgh; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous pension

Health plan

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Employee discounts

Cycle to work

Training programmes

Wellbeing centre

Volvo savings centre

Job summary

Volvo Trucks is offering a fully funded 6‑month training programme to switch from light vehicle maintenance to HGV technician roles in our Bury St Edmunds workshops.

You’ll gain hands‑on experience while attending our in‑house training facility, with travel and accommodation paid during training weeks. After completion, you’ll earn an IMI Level 3 Technical Certificate in HGV Maintenance & Repair and a defined long‑term career path.

Qualifications

• City and Guilds / NVQ Level 2 or 3 or equivalent, in Light Vehicle Repair and Maintenance.
• Light vehicle experience – proven work experience on cars, vans, plant or motorbikes.
• IT literate and able to demonstrate knowledge and experience as an LGV Technician/Vehicle Technician/Plant Mechanic.

Responsibilities

• Carry out inspections, MOT preparation, diagnostic work and fault finding on trucks and buses.
• Carry out repairs on engines, gearboxes, brakes and suspension systems.
• Learn to use Volvo’s in‑house systems and complete paperwork such as job cards and service sheets.

Skills

City and Guilds / NVQ Level 2 or 3

IT literate

LGV Technician/Vehicle Technician/Pl

Education

City and Guilds / NVQ Level 2 or 3

Job description

Volvo Trucks is offering a fully funded 6‑month training programme to switch from light vehicle maintenance to HGV technician roles in our Bury St Edmunds workshops.

You’ll gain hands‑on experience while attending our in‑house training facility, with travel and accommodation paid during training weeks. After completion, you’ll earn an IMI Level 3 Technical Certificate in HGV Maintenance & Repair and a defined long‑term career path.