HGV Technician - Teesside

AB Volvo; Stockton-on-Tees; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive company is seeking an HGV technician at their Stockton-on-Tees location. The role involves conducting repairs to high standards and working with the latest technology in electromobility. Key qualifications include an NVQ3 or equivalent and prior experience in the HGV industry. Competitive pay and benefits include a £1000 joining bonus and extensive training opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate

£1000 joining Bonus

33 days off including bank holidays

Health cash plan with dental insurance

Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme

Enhanced Maternity/Paternity leave

Employee savings and retail discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Online Wellbeing Centre access

Workwear provided

Qualifications

• Apprenticeship in HGV industry or equivalent experience required.
• Basic computer skills including Word, Excel, and Outlook preferred.
• Knowledge of vehicle technology necessary.

Responsibilities

• Ensure repairs are carried out to manufacturer’s procedures.
• Assist in fault diagnosis and comply with warranty procedures.
• Road test vehicles and assist with roadside breakdowns.

Skills

City and Guilds

NVQ3 or equivalent qualification

Basic knowledge of vehicle technology

Knowledge of computer software packages

Education

Completion of an apprenticeship in HGV industry

Job description

As an HGV technician, you will be joining our Service & Workshop team at our Volvo Truck and Bus Centre. Where you will be ensuring repairs are carried out according to Volvos Standards. Here at Volvo Trucks, we believe are at the forefront of Electromobility so you will also be working on a range of systems which include alternative fuels such as LNG, hybrid and Full electric vehicles.

Don’t worry if you don’t have experience with these alternative systems. When joining you will be provided with a training path. Starting with an induction at the depot to foundations events which will take you through all systems you will be using. As well as a number of courses both online and in-person to develop your skills and support you in your new role. You can train to Master Technician you will receive IMI Level 4 qualification.

At Volvo Truck and Bus, we believe our employees are our greatest assets to enable us to deliver excellent service to our customers. Our culture promotes training and development to help individuals reach their career goals, and positive working relationships between staff and managers where ideas are valued.

Who are you?

• City and Guilds, an NVQ3 or equivalent qualification is required
• You’ll also have completed an apprenticeship in the HGV industry, or have equivalent experience, along with relevant experience in the commercial vehicle industry.
• A basic knowledge of computer software packages including Word, Excel and Outlook is preferred, as is a general level of computer literacy.
• we’d expect you to have a basic working knowledge of vehicle technology.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive hourly rate and £1000 joining Bonus.
• 33 days which include bank holidays raising with service
• Health cash plan which includes Access to dental insurance
• Ignition, our electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
• Enhanced Maternity/Paternity leave
• Employee savings and retail discounts for yourself, family and friends
• Cycle to work scheme
• Support for you and your family through an online Wellbeing Centre
• Workwear provided

For more details regarding our benefits please follow the link ; volvo-employee-benefits-document.pdf (volvogroup.com)

Ready for the next move?

As a Technician, you’ll be directly responsible for ensuring that vehicle repairs are carried out to the highest possible standard at this efficient and modern retail Dealer point. You’ll be expected to have technical and practical competency when it comes to the repair and maintenance of HGVs, and you must be able to effectively communicate at all levels on a written and verbal basis. You should be flexible enough to adapt to new processes and develop new skills when required, and participate in training and development activities. We’ll also expect you to be an active member of our busy team while being competent enough to develop new working processes or to enhance current ones.

Responsibilities

• Ensure repairs are carried out according to the 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
• Assist with Action Service Europe when required
• 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
• Support the development of young trainees and apprentice

If you are interested, apply now or recommend a friend that you think would be suitable.

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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.

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