Technician Repair

Volvo Group; Reading; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive manufacturer in Reading is seeking a qualified HGV Technician to work on REFUSE commercial vehicles. The role offers competitive pay up to £24.50 per hour with overtime opportunities and comprehensive training. Candidates must have an HGV Level 3 qualification or equivalent and prior experience in the REFUSE vehicle industry. Join a committed team aiming to shape sustainable transport solutions while enjoying excellent benefits, including a pension scheme and employee discounts.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Pension scheme

Healthcare Cashback Scheme

Employee discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in the REFUSE commercial vehicle industry.
• Ability to ensure repairs align with manufacturer’s procedures.
• Skilled in using Renault Special Tools for repair.

Responsibilities

• Carry out repairs safely and according to manufacturer standards.
• Assist in fault diagnosis and ensure correct replacement parts are fitted.
• Comply with time recording procedures and warranty processes.

Skills

HGV Technician supervision

Fault diagnosis

Repair compliance

Education

HGV Technician – City and Guilds, NVQ 3 or equivalent

Apprenticeship in the HGV industry

Job description

Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions for the future. If you seek to make a difference on a global scale, working with next‑gen technologies and the sharpest collaborative teams, then we could be a perfect match.

What you will do

Our prestigious Reading Dealership is looking for a qualified HGV Level 3 or equivalent Technician to work at one of our customer’s sites on REFUSE commercial vehicles.

Bring your HGV Technician supervisory skills and experience to a highly innovative brand where we offer IRTEC and IVR training plus the opportunity to gain a Heavy Goods Licence.

Working 40 hours Mon–Fri 06:00–14:30; some Saturdays may be required and will be paid at overtime.

What we offer :

• Paying up to £24.50 p/hr dependent on experience with overtime at time and a half (to £36.75)
• 25 days holiday (rising with service)
• Pension scheme
• Healthcare Cashback Scheme
• Employee discounts across retailers, cinemas, ++++
• Cycle to work scheme

Duties :

• Ensure repairs are carried out according to manufacturer’s procedures and in a safe and responsible manner.
• Ensure repairs are carried out in accordance with Renault Standard Times using Renault Special Tools where appropriate.
• Assist in the fault diagnosis process.
• Comply with warranty procedures during repairs and with warranty material on completion of a repair.
• Work with the parts team to ensure the correct replacement parts are fitted to the vehicles.
• Road test vehicle when required (if holder of HGV licence).
• Ensure that the company time recording procedures are complied with and that job cards are completed accurately.
• Ensure that service sheets are completed as per Volvo instructions.
• Ensure that all vehicle defects are reported to your workshop controller.

Required knowledge & experience :

• HGV Technician – City and Guilds, NVQ 3 or equivalent.
• Completed an apprenticeship in the HGV industry or equivalent experience.
• Experience within the REFUSE commercial vehicle industry.

Renault Truck Commercials is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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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.

As part of Volvo Group, Renault Trucks counts 10,000 professionals committed to having a positive impact on society. We want to contribute to a more sustainable future. We create the business opportunities to make it happen and we stand up to lead this transformation in the transport industry. We care for each other and value our work‑life balance. We are eager to learn and grow. We think as entrepreneurs, we are empowered and fairly recognized for our contribution. We are simple, pragmatic, committed and warm.