Sales Engineer, EV and Alternative Fuels

Volvo Group; Warwick; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Company car

Healthcare

Employee Assistance Programme

Holiday allowance

Maternity/Paternity leave

Discounts

Job summary

Volvo Group is seeking a Sales Engineer specializing in Electric and Alternative Fuels in Warwick. The role involves supporting dealer networks and sales teams with advanced EV powertrain solutions, and travelling regularly across the UK.

You will develop specialist expertise in electric and alternative powertrains, ensuring compliant applications and delivering compelling technical solutions for customers. The position offers a strong benefits package and career development.

Qualifications

• Technical background, ideally with an engineering degree, HND or equivalent.
• Knowledge of electric vehicles and alternative powertrains, or the technical capability to develop expertise.
• Strong communication skills with customers, dealers, suppliers and internal teams.
• Ability to assess complex technical requirements and identify practical, commercially viable solutions.
• Experience delivering presentations, training or technical guidance to different audiences.
• Self-motivated with ability to manage workload and collaborate across teams.

Responsibilities

• Advise on vehicle specifications to meet customer requirements and UK/Irish regulations.
• Resolve technical enquiries from dealers and internal teams regarding EV and powertrains.
• Collaborate with third-party bodybuilders and equipment suppliers on specs and configurations.
• Develop and deliver product training for dealers and sales teams.
• Monitor legislation, grants and subsidies to keep offerings compliant and competitive.
• Prepare proposals and costings for non-standard solutions.
• Represent Volvo Trucks at trade shows, conferences and events.

Skills

EV knowledge

Powertrain understanding

Customer communication

Sales support

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent

Job description

Sales Engineer, EV and Alternative Fuels

Location: Warwick, GB, CV34 5YA

Position Type: Professional

Permanent/Temporary: Permanent

Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 depending on experience
Location: Field-based, with regular travel to the Warwick office and UK

At Volvo Trucks, we are shaping the future of transport. Our electric truck range has won the prestigious International Truck of the Year 2027 award, recognising our technology and commitment to more sustainable transport.

We are looking for a Sales Engineer, specialising in Electric and Alternative Fuels to join our Product team in the UK. Someone who understands the importance of the transition to more sustainable transport and is excited by the opportunities presented by electric trucks and alternative powertrains. You will develop specialist expertise in this area, supporting our dealer network and sales teams in delivering the right technical solutions for our customers.

• Pension scheme:We offer a matched pension scheme of up to7% of your salary, with incremental benefits based on length of service, including death in service cover.
• Company Car: Enjoy the convenience of a company car, with the option to choose between electric or hybrid models.
• Healthcare:Benefit from access to Bupa Cover and Dental insurance.
• Employee AssistanceProgramme:Take advantage of wellness, mindfulness and counselling services to support your overall well-being.
• Holiday Allowance: 33 days annual leave (increasing with length of service), plus the option to buy up to 5 additional days. Bank holidays are included within this allowance.
• Maternity and Paternity leave: Maternity leave (6 months full pay, 6 months half pay) and 5 weeks of paternity leave, with 3 weeks flexible to take at any point within two years.
• Discounts on various purchases:Enjoy savings on shopping vouchers, cinema tickets, holidays and travel.

You can learn more about the rewards and benefits of working at Volvo Group here:

You have a strong technical understanding of vehicles, machinery or powertrain systems and want to apply your knowledge to the evolving commercial vehicle industry. Whether your experience comes from commercial vehicles, agriculture, powertrain manufacturing or heavy equipment, you will bring the curiosity and technical capability to help us develop our electric and alternative fuel offering.

• A technical background, ideally supported by an engineering degree, HND or equivalent qualification
• Knowledge of electric vehicles and alternative powertrains, or the technical capability and enthusiasm to develop your expertise in this area.
• Strong communication skills, with the confidence to work with customers, dealers, suppliers and internal teams.
• The ability to assess complex technical requirements and identify practical, commercially viable solutions.
• Experience delivering presentations, training or technical guidance to different audiences.
• A self-motivated approach, with the organisational skills to manage your own workload, collaborate across teams and keep pace with a changing industry.

Experience in logistics or supply chain management would be beneficial. Knowledge of Volvo Trucks products and an LGV Category C+E licence would also be advantageous.

What will you do?

Reporting to the Head of Product Management, you will work as a specialist within our Sales Engineering team, collaborating closely with dealer and sales teams, key account managers, bodybuilders and Product Management colleagues. With a focus on electric trucks and alternative fuels, you will provide the technical expertise needed to support our dealer network, develop our product offering and deliver the right solutions for our customers.

• Advise on complex vehicle specifications, ensuring chassis and body configurations meet customer requirements and relevant UK and Irish regulations.
• Resolve technical enquiries from Volvo Trucks UK and Ireland dealers and internal teams, providing guidance on vehicle capabilities, specifications and applications with a particular focus on electric and alternative powertrains.
• Work with third-party bodybuilders and equipment suppliers on technical specifications and vehicle configurations.
• Develop and deliver product training for dealers, national fleet sales teams and internal colleagues to understand our electric and alternative fuel solutions.
• Monitor legislation, industry developments, grants and subsidies to help ensure our offering remains compliant and competitive.
• Prepare proposals and costings for non-standard and industry-specific solutions
• Represent Volvo Trucks at relevant trade shows, conferences, industry working groups and customer events

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.