HGV Technician - Reading

AB Volvo; Reading; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Volvo Trucks Reading is looking for experienced HGV Technicians to join their team in a dynamic environment dedicated to innovative transport solutions. With a competitive salary and excellent benefits, including a £2000 signing bonus and extensive training opportunities, this is an exciting chance to elevate your career in a globally recognized brand.

Benefits

Overtime pay

Enhanced paternity/maternity leave

Health cash plan

25 to 30 days holiday with service

Savings and discounts on retailers

Referral scheme earning £1000

Cycle to work scheme

In-house training with career progression

Qualifications

• Qualified Level 3 technician or equivalent experience.
• Previous experience as an HGV Technician preferred.
• Valid UK driving license; HGV license is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Carry out repairs according to manufacturer’s procedures.
• Assist in the fault diagnosis process.
• Road test vehicles and assist with roadside breakdowns.

Skills

Strong diagnostic skills

Problem-solving skills

Customer service skills

Proactive attitude

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance & Repair

Job description

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Salary up to £22 per hour dependent upon skill set & experience!

£2000 SIGNING BONUS! (direct candidates only)

Covering a rotating shift - Monday to Friday

0600hrs to 1430hrs/1430hrs to 2300hrs

Join the Global Leader in Truck Innovation – Volvo Trucks Reading is Hiring!

Are you an experienced HGV Technician looking for your next challenge? Do you take pride in your technical skills and want to work for a globally recognised brand with premium vehicles and cutting-edge technology?

At Volvo Trucks Reading, we’re expanding our team of expert technicians. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or a qualified Level 3 technician ready to grow, we want to hear from you.

We can offer you

• overtime @ time and a half Mon to Sat and double time Sunday and bank hols
• 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!
• Cycle to work scheme
• Inhouse training with career progression

Who are you?

What We’re Looking For:

• 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

Ready for the next move?

Be Part of the Volvo Difference
When you join Volvo Trucks, you’re not just starting a job — you’re joining a family of passionate professionals who are driving the future of transportation.

Apply today and take your career up a gear.

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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.

Every day, Volvo Group products and services ensure that people have food on the table, children arrive safely at school and roads and buildings can be constructed. Looking ahead,we are committed to driving the transition to sustainable and safe transport, mobility and infrastructure solutions toward a net-zero society.

Joining Volvo Group, you will work with some of the world’s most iconic brands and be part of a global and leading industrial company that is harnessing automated driving, electromobility and connectivity.

Our people are passionate about what they do, they aim for high performance and thrive on teamwork and learning. Everyday life at Volvo is defined by a climate of support, care and mutual respect.

If you aspire to grow and make an impact, join us on our journey to create a better and more resilient society for the coming generations.

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