HGV Technician - Leicester

Volvo Group; Bardon Hill; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in the transport industry as a Technician responsible for high-quality vehicle repairs. With competitive pay of up to £22 per hour and a £2,000 joining bonus, this role offers a great work-life balance with numerous benefits including enhanced holiday and health plans. Ideal candidates will possess an NVQ3 qualification and experience in the HGV field, alongside strong communication skills.

Benefits

Overtime at time and a half

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Health cash plan including dental insurance

Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme

Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

Employee savings and retail discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Online Wellbeing Centre support

Workwear provided

Qualifications

• NVQ3 or equivalent in relevant field.
• Completed an apprenticeship in the HGV industry.
• Relevant experience in the commercial vehicle industry.

Responsibilities

• Ensure repairs are in accordance with manufacturer procedures.
• Assist in the fault diagnosis process.
• Road test vehicles as required.

Skills

Technical competency in HGV repair

Computer literacy

Communication skills

Basic knowledge of vehicle technology

Education

City and Guilds, NVQ3 or equivalent qualification

Job description

Salary up to £22 per hour (dependent upon experience & skill set)

£2,000 JOINING BONUS!!!!!!(direct applicants only, paid after 6 months continuous service)

We can offer you

• Salary of up to £22 per hour and £2000 joining Bonus!!!
• Overtime at time and half Monday – Saturday. Double time on Sundays and bank holidays
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays raising with service to 30 days + bank holidays
• Health cash plan- includes Access to dental insurance
• Ignition, our electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
• Enhanced holiday package
• Enhanced Maternity/Paternity leave
• Employee savings and retail discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Support for you and your family through an online Wellbeing Centre
• Workwear provided

Who are you?

Skills/Qualifications

• City and Guilds, an NVQ3 or equivalent qualification is required
• You’ll also have completed an apprenticeship in the HGV industry, or have equivalent experience, along with relevant experience in the commercial vehicle industry.
• A basic knowledge of computer software packages including Word, Excel and Outlook is preferred, as is a general level of computer literacy.
• we’d expect you to have a basic working knowledge of vehicle technology.

What you will be doing

As a Technician, you’ll be directly responsible for ensuring that vehicle repairs are carried out to the highest possible standard at this efficient and modern retail Dealer point.

You’ll be expected to have technical and practical competency when it comes to the repair and maintenance of HGVs, and you must be able to effectively communicate at all levels on a written and verbal basis. You should be flexible enough to adapt to new processes and develop new skills when required, and participate in training and development activities. We’ll also expect you to be an active member of our busy team while being competent enough to develop new working processes or to enhance current ones.

Responsibilities

• Ensure repairs are carried out according to the manufacturer’s procedures, safely and responsibly
• 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 warranty material on completion of each repair
• Assist with Action Service Europe when required
• Work with the Parts Team to ensure the correct replacement parts are fitted
• Road test vehicles when required (if you hold an HGV licence)
• Assist with roadside breakdowns
• Ensure company time recording procedures are complied with, and that job cards are completed accurately
• Ensure service sheets are completed as per Volvo instructions
• Ensure all vehicle defects are reported to workshop controllers
• Keep all workshop facilities, equipment and tools clean, tidy and well maintained
• Support the development of young trainees and apprentices

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Who we are and what we believe in
Our focus on Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity allows each of us the opportunity to bring our full authentic self to work and thrive by providing a safe and supportive environment, free of harassment and discrimination. We are committed to removing the barriers to entry, which is why we ask that even if you feel you may not meet every qualification on the job description, please apply and let us decide.

Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group. Every day, across the globe, our trucks, buses, engines, construction equipment, financial services, and solutions make modern life possible. We are almost 100,000 people empowered to shape the future landscape of efficient, safe and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents with sharp minds and passion across the group’s leading brands and entities.

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.