HGV Technician municipal

Volvo Group; Reading; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading vehicle manufacturer in Reading is seeking an experienced HGV Technician. The role involves ensuring repairs follow manufacturer procedures, assisting in fault diagnosis, and complying with warranty regulations. Candidates must hold relevant qualifications and have experience in the refuse commercial vehicle industry. This position offers competitive pay and various employee benefits such as a pension scheme and healthcare cashback.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Pension scheme

Healthcare Cashback Scheme

Employee discounts across retailers

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Must hold HGV Technician qualifications.
• Apprenticeship or equivalent experience is required.
• Experience in the REFUSE commercial vehicle industry is essential.

Responsibilities

• Ensure repairs are carried out according to manufacturer’s procedures.
• Assist in the fault diagnosis process.
• Comply with warranty procedures during repairs.
• Work with the parts team for correct parts fitting.

Skills

HGV Technician – City and Guilds, NVQ 3 or equivalent

Experience in the REFUSE commercial vehicle industry

Education

Completed an apprenticeship in HGV industry or equivalent experience

Job description

What we offer :

Paying up to £24.50 pr hr dependent on experience with overtime at time and a half ( to £36.75)

25 days holiday (rising with service)

Pension scheme

Healthcare Cashback Scheme

Employee discounts across retailers, cinemas, ++++

Cycle to work scheme

Duties :

Ensure repairs are carried out according to manufacturer’s procedures and in a safe and responsible manner.

Ensure repairs are carried out in accordance with Renault Standard Times using Renault Special Tools where appropriate.

Assist in the fault diagnosis process.

Comply with warranty procedures during repairs and with warranty material on completion of a repair.

Work with the parts team to ensure the correct replacement parts are fitted to the vehicles.

Road test vehicle when required (if holder of HGV licence).

Ensure that the company time recording procedures are complied with and that job cards are completed accurately

Ensure that service sheets are completed as per Volvo instructions.

Ensure that all vehicle defects are reported to your workshop controller

Required knowledge & experience :

HGV Technician – City and Guilds, NVQ 3 or equivalent

Completed an apprenticeship in HGV industry or equivalent experience

Experience within the REFUSE commercial vehicle industry.