Light to Heavy Technician - Blyth

AB Volvo; Blyth; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Healthcare

Life assurance

Overtime opportunities

Career development

Job summary

Volvo Group in Blyth is seeking a skilled Light to Heavy Vehicle Technician to join our workshop team. The role offers industry-leading training, modern facilities, and strong hourly rates with overtime opportunities.

You will service, diagnose, and repair light commercial vehicles and heavy trucks, with career progression within the Volvo network and a focus on safety and quality.

Qualifications

• Proven experience working on light commercial vehicles and/or HGVs.
• NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds / SVQ in Vehicle Maintenance & Repair.
• Experience with diagnostic tools and completing repairs to Volvo standards.

Responsibilities

• Carry out servicing, maintenance, and repairs on light commercial vehicles and/or heavy trucks.
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, and electronic faults using diagnostic equipment.
• Perform safety inspections and prepare vehicles for MOT and DVSA compliance.
• Complete warranty repairs in line with manufacturer guidelines.
• Accurately record work carried out using digital workshop systems.
• Ensure all work is completed safely and to Volvo quality standards.
• Support workshop efficiency by working collaboratively with service and parts teams.

Education

NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds / SVQ in Vehicle Maintenance & Repair

Job description

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Light to Heavy Vehicle Technician – Blyth

Salary: Competitive + £1000 signing on fee + healthcare + life assurance + overtime + more industry leading benefits

Shifts: Days / backs

We are looking for a skilled and motivated Light to Heavy Vehicle Technician to join our workshop team. This role will allow you to gain industry leading training and qualifications, strong hourly rates in comparison to the automotive industry, work with advanced technology and career development.

• Carry out servicing, maintenance, and repairs on light commercial vehicles and heavy trucks
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, and electronic faults using diagnostic equipment
• Perform safety inspections and prepare vehicles for MOT and DVSA compliance
• Complete warranty repairs in line with manufacturer guidelines
• Accurately record work carried out using digital workshop systems
• Ensure all work is completed safely and to Volvo quality standards
• Support workshop efficiency by working collaboratively with service and parts teams

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary and overtime opportunities
• Manufacturer training and career development
• Pension scheme and employee benefits
• Modern workshop facilities and tools
• Supportive team environment
• Career progression within the Volvo network

Qualifications required:

• Proven experience working on light commercial vehicles and/or HGVs
• Relevant qualifications (NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds / SVQ in Vehicle Maintenance & Repair)

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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.