HGV Technician - London Heathrow

Volvo Group; Camden Town; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transport solutions company in Camden Town is seeking a skilled technician for vehicle repairs. The ideal candidate will have qualifications in HGV or equivalent and relevant experience. The role offers a competitive salary up to £21 per hour and generous benefits including a pension plan and training opportunities. Join us to shape the future of sustainable transport.

Benefits

Competitive salary up to £21 per hour

Generous Pension Plan

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Maternity & Adoption Leave 6 months full pay

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• City and Guilds, an NVQ3 or equivalent qualification required.
• Preferred basic knowledge of Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• HGV Class 1 or 2/PSV License is ideal but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Ensure repairs comply with manufacturer's procedures.
• Assist in fault diagnosis processes.
• Road test vehicles if holding an HGV license.

Skills

HGV experience

Basic computer literacy

Vehicle technology knowledge

Education

City and Guilds or NVQ3

Completed apprenticeship in HGV industry

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• Ensure repairs are carried out according to 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
• 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
• Wear personal protective equipment when appropriate
• Support the development of young trainees and apprentices

Qualifications

• You'll hold a City and Guilds, an NVQ3 or an equivalent qualification. 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. Finally, we'd expect you to have a basic working knowledge of vehicle technology.
• HGV Class 1 or 2/PSV Licence would be ideal but not essential.

Benefits

• Competitive salary up to £21 per hour
• Overtime @ time and a half Mon to Sat - double time Sundays/bank hols!
• Generous Pension Plan
• Health cash plan + access to dental insurance
• Ignition, our electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays raising to 30 days with service
• 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
• Employee savings and retail discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Many discounts for family and friends on High St Retailers, theme park days out, hotels, travel plus much more
• Career development opportunities, along with training plans managed through our inhouse Technical training team.
• Support for you and your family through an online Wellbeing centre