HGV Technician - Leicester

Volvo Trucks; North West Leicestershire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the transport sector is seeking an HGV Technician in Leicester. You will be responsible for ensuring high-standard vehicle repairs and maintenance, with a competitive salary up to £22 per hour plus benefits such as a £2,000 joining bonus, 25 days holiday, and a generous pension scheme. Ideal candidates will hold NVQ3 or equivalent qualifications and have practical experience in the HGV industry.

Benefits

£2,000 joining bonus

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Health cash plan

Generous pension scheme

Employee savings and discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• NVQ3 or equivalent in HGV repair required.
• Apprenticeship in the industry or equivalent experience.
• Basic computer literacy expected.

Responsibilities

• Ensure repairs are carried out according to manufacturer’s procedures.
• Assist in fault diagnosis and comply with warranty procedures.
• Road test vehicles if holding an HGV license.

Skills

Basic knowledge of vehicle technology

Technical and practical competency in HGV repair

Communication

Education

City and Guilds, an NVQ3 or equivalent qualification

Completed apprenticeship in the HGV industry

Tools

Computer software packages (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Job description

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

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

Shifts Available

Perm late shift: Monday to Friday 1400hrs to 2200hrs, alternative Saturday 0600hrs to 1200hrs @ overtime - time and a half

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
• Generous Pension
• 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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Sales and Business Development

• Industries

  Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

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