HGV Technician - Nights - Inverness

Volvo; Inverness; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transportation company in Inverness is seeking an experienced HGV Technician to work nights with a focus on servicing and repairing heavy vehicles. The ideal candidate will possess an NVQ Level 3 in HGV and have strong diagnostic skills. Benefits include a competitive salary, signing bonus, and a supportive work environment focused on team development and training.

Benefits

Up to 33 days holiday

Contributory Pension scheme

Health Cash Plan

Life Insurance

Electric Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme

Training and progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Qualified HGV Technician with NVQ Level 3 in HGV or equivalent.
• Proven hands-on workshop experience in HGV maintenance.
• Ability to inspire and coach others.

Responsibilities

• Carry out repairs to a high standard according to company procedures.
• Assist in the fault diagnosis process.
• Service Customer Vehicles and complete service sheets.
• Road test vehicles as required.
• Assist with roadside breakdowns.

Skills

Leadership and supervisory skills

Diagnostic and problem-solving abilities

Organised and proactive approach

Customer service focus

Team player in fast-paced environment

Education

NVQ Level 3 in HGV

Job description

HGV Technician - Nights - Inverness

Overview

Monday to Thursday - 2100hrs to 0715hrs. Earnings 45k to 70k. £1,000 signing bonus payable after 6 months service. Opportunities for overtime at time and a half or double time. Join our Inverness team with a great work/life balance covering 4 nights.

Do you hold a Level 3 NVQ or equivalent in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and have previous experience working on HGVs or have you completed an apprenticeship in the HGV industry?

We can offer you a range of employee benefits alongside your salary.

Benefits

• Up to 33 days holiday (inclusive of Bank Holidays and increasing with length of service)
• £1,000 signing bonus payable after 6 months service
• Contributory Pension scheme + Health Cash Plan + Life Insurance
• Electric Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme
• 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
• Many discounts for yourself, family and friends for Gym memberships, travel, hotel, theme park days out, mobile phone contracts, High St Retailers plus many more
• Ongoing training and progression

Who are you?

• Qualified HGV Technician holds NVQ Level 3 in HGV (apprenticeship or City & Guilds) with proven hands-on workshop experience
• Strong leadership and supervisory skills, with the ability to inspire and coach others
• Excellent diagnostic and problem-solving abilities
• Organised and proactive approach, with a strong focus on customer service
• Flexible team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment

What will you do

The Role – some of your key responsibilities will include:

• Carry out repairs to a high standard according to Volvo procedures, safely and responsibly
• Assist in the fault diagnosis process
• Service Customer Vehicles and complete service sheets
• Road test vehicles when required (if you hold an HGV license)
• Assist with roadside breakdowns
• Process all relevant paperwork relating to jobs accurately
• Ensure all vehicle defects are reported
• Keep all workshop facilities, equipment, and tools clean, tidy and well-maintained
• Help us in supporting the development of trainees and apprentices

Ready for the next move?

If you want to make a real impact in your career, the transportation business is where you want to be. We look forward to meeting you.

We value your data privacy and therefore do not accept applications via mail.

Who we are and what we believe in

We are committed to shaping the future landscape of efficient, safe, and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents across the group’s leading brands and entities.

Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group. Every day, you will be working with some of the sharpest and most creative brains in our field to be able to leave our society in better shape for the next generation. We are passionate about what we do, and we thrive on teamwork. We are almost 100,000 people united around the world by a culture of care, inclusiveness, and empowerment.

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.