Light to Heavy Technician- Washington

AB Volvo; Washington; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transportation company in Washington is seeking a Light Vehicle Technician transitioning into HGV. You will ensure repairs meet company standards and work on alternative fuel systems. Comprehensive training is offered to support your development. Enjoy generous perks including up to 30 days of leave, pension contributions, and health plans.

Benefits

25+ days annual leave

Pension matched up to 7%

Health cash plan including dental insurance

Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme

Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

Employee savings and discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Wellbeing Centre support

Workwear provided

Qualifications

• Recommended qualifications include City and Guilds or A Level 3 Diploma in Light Vehicle Maintenance.
• Experience with cars, vans, plants or motorbikes.
• Positive attitude towards working in the Truck Industry.

Responsibilities

• Carry out repairs according to Volvo's standards.
• Work on alternative fuel systems including LNG, hybrid, and electric vehicles.
• Participate in a training path including online and in-person courses.

Skills

City and Guilds / A Level 3 Diploma in Light Vehicle Maintenance

Light Vehicle experience

Willingness to work in the Truck Industry

Education

Level 2 qualification or similar

Job description

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Shifts: 6.00 - 14.30 and 9.30 - 18.00, and 1 Saturday in 4, paid at time and a half.

At Washington Depot you will contribute to the transformation of our company, the transport industry and society at large.

As a Light Vehicle Technician converting to a 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.

Your future teamOur Washington Depot

Volvo Truck and Bus CentreWashington has now been awarded the Authorised Testing Facility (ATF) status and is now working in conjunction with DVSA inspectors onsite.

What you need:

• City and Guilds / A Level 3 Diploma in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Principles is recommended; however, Level 2 or other similar qualification will be considered.
• Light Vehicle experience - abilityto demonstrate knowledge andexperience on cars, vans, plants or motorbikes.
• Attitude and willingness to work in the Truck Industry as well as relevant experience working on vehicles.

What’s in it for you?

• 25 days and watch it grow to 30 days with length of service, plus bank holidays.
• Pension matched up to 7% of your salary
• Health cash plan- includes Access to dental insurance
• Ignition, our electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
• Maternity/Paternity Leave - We value work-life balance and offer enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity leave with 6 months full pay and 6 months half pay, as well as 5-week paternity leave.
• Enjoy Employee savings and retail discounts on shopping vouchers, cinema tickets, holidays, and travel.
• Cycle to work scheme
• Support for you and your family through an online Wellbeing Centre
• Workwear provided

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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.