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Salary up to £20 per hour (dependent upon experience & skill set)
£1,000 JOINING BONUS! (direct applicants only, paid after 6 months continuous service)
Rotating shift: Monday to Friday 0600hrs to 1400hrs/1400hrs to 2200hrs, alternative Saturdays @ overtime paid @ time and a half
Perm late shift: Monday to Friday 1400hrs to 2200hrs, alternative Saturday @ overtime (covering Saturday mornings)
* Salary of up to £20 per hour and £1000 joining Bonus. Overtime at time and half Monday – Saturday. Double time on Sundays and bank holidays
* 25 days holiday + bank holidays raising with service to 30 days + bank holidays
* Health cash plan - includes Access to dental insurance
* Ignition, our electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
* Enhanced holiday package
* Enhanced Maternity/Paternity leave
* Employee savings and retail discounts
* Cycle to work scheme
* Support for you and your family through an online Wellbeing Centre
* Workwear provided
At Volvo Truck and Bus, we believe our employees are our greatest assets to enable us to deliver excellent service to our customers. Our culture promotes training and development to help individuals reach their career goals, and positive working relationships between staff and managers where ideas are valued.
Who are you?
As an HGV technician, you will be joining our Service & Workshop team at our Volvo Truck and Bus Centre, ensuring repairs are carried out according to Volvo's Standards. Here at Volvo Trucks, we are at the forefront of Electromobility, and you will 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 foundation 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. You can train to Master Technician and will receive IMI Level 4 qualification.
Skills/Qualifications
* City and Guilds, an NVQ3 or equivalent qualification is required.
* 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.
* We’d expect you to have a basic working knowledge of vehicle technology.
What will you be doing?
* Ensure repairs are carried out according to the manufacturer’s procedures, safely and responsibly.
* Ensure repairs are carried out in accordance with Volvo Standard Times using Volvo Special Tools where appropriate.
* Assist in the fault diagnosis process.
* Comply with warranty procedures during repairs and warranty material on completion of each repair.
* Assist with Action Service Europe when required.
* Work with the Parts Team to ensure the correct replacement parts are fitted.
* Road test vehicles when required (if you hold an HGV licence).
* Assist with roadside breakdowns.
* Ensure company time recording procedures are complied with, and that job cards are completed accurately.
* Ensure service sheets are completed as per Volvo instructions.
* Ensure all vehicle defects are reported to workshop controllers.
* Keep all workshop facilities, equipment, and tools clean, tidy, and well maintained.
* Support the development of young trainees and apprentices.
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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.
Joining Volvo Group offers you the opportunity to be part of 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.
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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