HGV Technician - Wilstead, Bedford

Volvo Trucks; Wilstead; On-site; GBP 27,552 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday + bank holidays, rising to 30 days with service.

Overtime at time and a half Monday to Saturday, double times Sundays and bank holidays.

Generous pension plan.

Health cash plan and dental insurance access.

Extended maternity/adoption/paternity leave: 6 months full pay.

Cash savings plan, employee savings and retail discounts.

Ignition electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme.

Cycle to work scheme.

Career development opportunities.

Support through online wellbeing centre.

Job summary

Volvo Trucks in Wilstead is looking for an experienced HGV Technician to maintain and repair our vehicles to the highest standards. A competitive pay of up to £23 per hour with a £2,000 signing bonus is offered, along with excellent benefits such as 25 days holiday, generous pension, and ongoing training opportunities.

If you're a fully qualified technician with strong diagnostic skills and a passion for quality work, we'd love to hear from you.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified HGV Technician (City & Guilds / NVQ Level 3 or equivalent).
• Experience working with HGVs or commercial vehicles.
• Strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills.
• Team player with proactive attitude.
• Valid UK driving licence (HGV licence desirable but not essential).

Responsibilities

• Carry out service, maintenance, and repair work on Volvo HGVs to the highest standards.
• Diagnose and rectify vehicle faults using modern diagnostic equipment.
• Perform safety inspections, MOT preparations, and routine maintenance.
• Ensure all work is completed efficiently, safely, and in line with manufacturer standards.
• Maintain a clean and organised working environment.

Job description

Job Overview

Position: HGV Technician at Volvo Truck & Bus, Wilstead, Bedford. Pay: up to £23 per hour plus overtime. Signing bonus: £2,000 (split 1k each at start and after 6 months). Shift pattern: Monday to Friday 0600hrs – 1430hrs / 1430hrs – 2300hrs, with Saturday morning overtime paid at time and a half.

Responsibilities

• Carry out service, maintenance, and repair work on Volvo HGVs to the highest standards.
• Diagnose and rectify vehicle faults using modern diagnostic equipment.
• Perform safety inspections, MOT preparations, and routine maintenance.
• Ensure all work is completed efficiently, safely, and in line with manufacturer standards.
• Maintain a clean and organised working environment.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified HGV Technician (City & Guilds / NVQ Level 3 or equivalent).
• Experience working with HGVs or commercial vehicles.
• Strong diagnostic and problem‑solving skills.
• Team player with proactive attitude.
• Valid UK driving licence (HGV licence desirable but not essential).

Benefits

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays, rising to 30 days with service.
• Overtime at time and a half Monday to Saturday, double times Sundays and bank holidays.
• Generous pension plan.
• Health cash plan and dental insurance access.
• Extended maternity/adoption/paternity leave: 6 months full pay, moving to 6 months half pay; paternity 2 weeks with extra 3 weeks up to 3 years.
• Cash savings plan, employee savings and retail discounts.
• Ignition electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Career development opportunities with in‑house technical training team.
• Support through online wellbeing centre.

Why Join Us

We invest heavily in technicians, offering training such as Electrics Level 1 & 2, E‑Mobility training, and oscilloscope diagnostics. Technicians are trained to a minimum Volvo Bronze level, with opportunities to progress to Silver and Gold accreditation.

Additional Information

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