HGV Technician - Reading

Volvo Trucks; Reading; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Overtime at enhanced rates

Inhouse training and career growth

Generous pension plan

Enhanced leave for maternity/paternity

Health cash plan with dental insurance

25 days holiday + bank holidays (30 on

Cycle to work

Discounts for family and friends

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Volvo Trucks in Reading is seeking skilled HGV Technicians for our on-site training school. You will gain expert training and develop a long-term career with one of the world’s leading truck brands.

The role covers electrical and diagnostic work, following manufacturer procedures, with overtime and a strong benefits package. NVQ Level 3 in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance & Repair and a UK driving licence are preferred; HGV licence is advantageous.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance & Repair.
• Previous experience as an HGV Technician.
• Strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills.
• A proactive attitude with focus on customer service and safety.
• Full UK driving licence (HGV licence preferred but not essential).

Responsibilities

• Carry out repairs to manufacturer procedures safely and responsibly.
• Follow Volvo standards and use Volvo tools where appropriate.
• Assist in fault diagnosis processes and warranty procedures.
• Coordinate with Parts Team to ensure correct replacement parts are used.
• Road test vehicles when licensed and assist with roadside breakdowns if required.
• Ensure all job cards and service sheets are completed accurately.

Skills

Diagnostic and problem-solving

HGV licence

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance & Repair

Job description

£2000 SIGNING BONUS! (direct candidates only)

Salary up to £23 per hour dependent upon skill set & experience!

Covering a rotating shift - Monday to Friday

0600hrs to 1430hrs/1430hrs to 2300hrs

Join Volvo Truck and Bus as an HGV Technician and receive expert training on-site at our dedicated training school in Reading, giving you the skills and support to build a successful career with Volvo.

OWN YOUR FUTURE WITH VOLVO TRUCK & BUS

At Volvo Truck and Bus, we’re looking for skilled and ambitious HGV Technicians to join our growing team!

This is more than just a job, it’s a long-term career path with world class training, clear development pathways, and the opportunity to work with one of the most respected brands in the industry

Why join us?

At Volvo Truck & Bus we invest heavily in our technicians. Here’s just some of the training we can offer you at our onsite training school!

• Electrics Level 1 & 2
• E-Mobility Training (future-focused EV systems)
• Oscilloscope Diagnostics Training
• Technicians are trained to a minimum Volvo Bronze Level
• Opportunities to progress to Silver, and Gold Level accreditation

We can offer you

• overtime @ time and a half Mon to Sat and double time Sunday and bank hols
• Inhouse training with career progression - Reading has its very own training school
• Generous pension plan
• Enhanced paternity/maternity leave
• health cash plan with access to dental insurance
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays raising to 30 days with service
• savings and discounts for you, your family and friends on many high st retailers, holidays, hotels, gym memberships plus much more
• Referral scheme earn £1000 for any successful candidate you refer within UK
• Cycle to work scheme
• career development opportunities

Who Are You

• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance & Repair
• Previous experience working as an HGV Technician (Volvo experience is a plus but not essential)
• Strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills
• A proactive attitude with a focus on customer service and safety
• A full UK driving licence (HGV licence preferred but not essential)

What Will You Be Doing

• 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

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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.