HGV Technician - Teesside

Volvo; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading truck and bus manufacturer is seeking an experienced HGV Technician in Teesside. The role offers a competitive salary and a £1,000 signing bonus, along with comprehensive training in electromobility systems. Responsibilities include vehicle repair, compliance with manufacturer standards, and assisting fault diagnosis. Candidates should possess an NVQ3 qualification and experience in the HGV industry. Join a company dedicated to career development and innovative transport solutions.

Benefits

Competitive salary

£1,000 signing bonus

33 days holiday including bank holidays

Generous pension plan

Health cash plan

Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

Employee discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Wellbeing support

Workwear provided

Qualifications

• Valid HGV licence preferred for road testing vehicles.
• Experience in the commercial vehicle industry is essential.
• Basic knowledge of computer software packages including Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Ensure repairs are executed safely and responsibly.
• Assist in fault diagnosis and comply with warranty procedures.
• Support the development of apprentices.

Skills

Technical competency in HGV repair

Basic computer literacy

Communication skills

Education

City and Guilds or NVQ3 qualification

Completed apprenticeship in HGV industry

Job description

HGV Technician – Volvo Truck & Bus - Teesside

Competitive Salary with Earning Potential £40-50k per annum!

£1000 signing bonus offered! (direct applicants only)

Working a rotating shift pattern - earlies/lates

Earlies:

Mon to Thurs 0700hrs to 1515hrs

Friday 0700hrs to 1530hrs

Lates:

Mon to Thurs 1500hrs to 2330hrs

Friday 1500hrs to 2230hrs

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.

Dont 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
• Generous Pension plan
• 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.

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.