HGV Technician - Wilstead, Bedford

AB Volvo; Bedford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive company in Bedford is seeking experienced HGV Technicians to ensure repairs meet high standards. The role offers a competitive salary of up to £23 per hour plus a £2,000 signing bonus. Benefits include enhanced maternity/paternity leave, health cash plans, and ongoing training opportunities. Join a forward-thinking team dedicated to sustainable transport solutions.

Benefits

Overtime at time and a half

Enhanced holiday package

Employee savings and retail discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Complete an apprenticeship in the HGV industry or have equivalent experience.
• Basic knowledge of computer software like Word and Excel is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Carry out repairs according to manufacturer’s procedures.
• Assist in the fault diagnosis process.
• Road test vehicles if HGV licensed.

Skills

HGV industry experience

Basic computer skills

Knowledge of vehicle technology

Education

City and Guilds, NVQ3 or equivalent

Job description

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Salary up to £23 per hour + overtime available!

£2,000 signing bonus (payable to direct applicants only, £1k in first month, £1k after 6 months)

Shift pattern is Monday to Friday 0600hrs – 1430hrs / 1430hrs - 2300hrs with alternative Saturday morning paid at overtime, time and a half.

We’re looking for skilled and dedicated HGV Technicians to join our team. As a part of Volvo Truck and Bus, you’ll play an essential role in ensuring that our vehicles continue to set the standard for reliability and performance on the road

• Salary up to £23 per hour and £2000 joining Bonus.
• Overtime at time and half Monday – Saturday. Double time on Sundays and bank holidays
• Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
• Health cash plan- includes Access to dental insurance
• Ignition, our electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
• Enhanced holiday package 25 days raising to 30 days with service
• Employee savings and retail discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Support for you and your family through an online Wellbeing Centre
• Workwear provided

What will you be doing

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.

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 apprentices

Who are you

Do you hold?

• 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

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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.