HGV Technician - Peterborough

Volvo Trucks; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an HGV Technician to join their team in Peterborough. This role offers a competitive salary of up to £20 per hour, along with a £2,000 signing bonus for direct applicants. Enjoy a rotating shift schedule, generous overtime pay, and a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, a pension plan, and career development opportunities. If you have the necessary technical qualifications and a passion for vehicle maintenance, this is a fantastic opportunity to advance your career in a supportive and dynamic environment.

Benefits

£2,000 signing bonus

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Generous Pension Plan

Health cash plan

Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

Employee savings and retail discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Career development opportunities

Support for family through Wellbeing centre

Personalised training path

Qualifications

• Proven experience repairing and maintaining vehicles.
• Ability to comply with warranty procedures during repairs.

Responsibilities

• Carry out repairs according to manufacturer’s procedures.
• Assist in fault diagnosis and ensure compliance with warranty procedures.
• Road test vehicle when required.

Skills

HGV Level 3 technical qualifications

Excellent diagnostic skills

Driving license (HGV Class 1)

Education

HGV Level 3 qualification

Job description

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Join our team as an HGV Technician in Peterborough

£2,000 signing bonus (direct applicants only)

Salary up to £20 per hour - extra payments on VAS breakdown!

VAS Payments

• £120 per week whilst on call
• additional payment per call out
• paid per hour whilst on call
  
  

Working a rotating shift of earlies and lates

Monday to Friday 07.00-15.00 and 15.00-23.00 (alt Saturday morning @ overtime @ time and a half)

• VAS Breakdown cover - with extra payment!
  
  

We can offer you

• Overtime @ time and a half Mon to Sat, double time Sun and bank hols
• 25 days holiday + bank hols raising to 30 days with service
• Generous Pension Plan
• Health cash plan = access to dental insurance
• Enhanced maternity/paternity/foster leave
• Employee savings and retail discounts
• Ignition, our electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• 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
• Personalised training path
  
  

Who are you?

Knowledge and Skills: Excellent diagnostic skills Proven HGV Level 3 technical qualifications or proven experience repairing and maintaining vehicles Driving license (HGV Class 1 would be an advantage, not essential)

If you're ready to take your career to the next level and become part of a winning team, apply now to join us as an HGV Technician in Peterborough! Don't miss this exciting opportunity to grow with us and make a difference in the transportation industry. We look forward to welcoming you aboard!

What Will You Be Doing

• 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 Volvo Standard Times using Volvo 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.
• Assist with Action Service Europe when required.
• 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).
• Assist with roadside breakdowns.
• 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
• Ensure that the workshop facilities, equipment and tools are kept clean, tidy and maintained, reflecting the Volvo Truck and Bus Centre image of an efficient and modern retail Dealer point.
• Wear personal protective equipment (PPE) when appropriate.
• Support the development of any young trainees and apprentices
  
  

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

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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