PDI Technician - Coventry

AB Volvo; Coventry; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global vehicle manufacturer is seeking a Pre Delivery Technician for its Coventry site. The position involves thorough inspections and testing of vehicles prior to delivery. Ideal candidates will possess relevant qualifications and experience in vehicle technology, aiming to enhance their skills within a reputable company.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays raising to 30 days with service

Health cash plan with access to dental insurance

Enhanced paternity/maternity leave

Employee savings and retail discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Career development opportunities

Online Wellbeing centre support

Overtime pay

Qualifications

• Candidates should have previous vehicle inspection experience, ideally on Commercial or Light vehicles.
• Basic knowledge of Word, Excel, and Outook is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct final vehicle inspection before delivery.
• Perform system testing and road testing on vehicles.

Skills

Vehicle inspection

Computer literacy

Knowledge of vehicle technology

Education

City and Guilds or NVQ3

Completed apprenticeship in HGV industry

Job description

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Salary up to £17.50 per hour - £1000 signing bonus!

Covering a rotating shift:
Monday-Friday 06.00-14.00/14.00-22.00 and alternate Saturdays paid at overtime

What you will do

We are currently looking to recruit for a Pre Delivery Technician to join us at our Coventry site. This role has been created due to continual business growth and expansion with the team.

What can we offer you

• Overtime @ time and a half Mon to Sat - Sunday/Bank hols @ double!
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays raising to 30 days with service
• Health cash plan with access to dental insurance
• Ignition, our electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
• Enhanced paternity/maternity leave
• Employee savings and retail discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Career development opportunities, along with training plans managed through our inhouse Technical training team.
• Support for you and your family through an online Wellbeing centre

Who are you?

Ideally we are looking for candidates with previous vehicle inspection experience on either Commercial or Light vehicles – HGV experience would be highly advantageous

You’ll hold a City and Guilds, an NVQ3 or an equivalent qualification. 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. Finally, we’d expect you to have a basic working knowledge of vehicle technology

What will you do

The successful candidate will be required to carry out final vehicle inspection prior to delivery to clients to ensure full working order prior to handover. This will include full system testing and also road testing.

What's in it for you

As part of the Volvo Trucks team, you’ll be working for one of the world’s leading vehicle manufacturers. But not only that, you’ll be working for a company that truly values the people who work for it.

When you join Volvo, you’ll be assigned a training path, enabling you to work through a number of courses both online and in person to develop your skills and support you in your new role.
With Volvo Trucks you will be part of a global and diverse team. We work with passion, we trust each other and we embrace change to stay ahead. We make our customers win.

We value your data privacy and therefore do not accept applications via mail.

Who we are and what we believe in
Our focus on Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity allows each of us the opportunity to bring our full authentic self to work and thrive by providing a safe and supportive environment, free of harassment and discrimination. We are committed to removing the barriers to entry, which is why we ask that even if you feel you may not meet every qualification on the job description, please apply and let us decide.

Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group. Every day, across the globe, our trucks, buses, engines, construction equipment, financial services, and solutions make modern life possible. We are almost 100,000 people empowered to shape the future landscape of efficient, safe and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents with sharp minds and passion across the group’s leading brands and entities.

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.

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