HGV Technician – Wilstead, Bedford- up to £23 per hour
Here at Volvo Trucks, we are looking for HGV technicians to join our Wilstead, Bedford Site. You will receive a £1000 joining Bonus! (direct applicants only)
Shift pattern is Monday to Friday 0600hrs – 1430hrs / 1430hrs - 2300hrs with alternative Saturdays paid at overtime, time and a half.
Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport 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
As an 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. You can train to Master Technician you will receive IMI Level 4 qualification.
Responsibilities
1. Ensure repairs are carried out according to the manufacturer’s procedures, safely and responsibly
2. Ensure repairs are carried out in accordance with Volvo Standard Times using Volvo Special Tools where appropriate
3. Assist in the fault diagnosis process
4. Comply with warranty procedures during repairs and warranty material on completion of each repair
5. Assist with Action Service Europe when required
6. Work with the Parts Team to ensure the correct replacement parts are fitted
7. Road test vehicles when required (if you hold an HGV licence)
8. Assist with roadside breakdowns
9. Ensure company time recording procedures are complied with, and that job cards are completed accurately
10. Ensure service sheets are completed as per Volvo instructions
11. Ensure all vehicle defects are reported to workshop controllers
12. Keep all workshop facilities, equipment and tools clean, tidy and well maintained
13. Support the development of young trainees and apprentices
Who are you?
Skills/Qualifications
14. City and Guilds, an NVQ3 or equivalent qualification is required
15. You’ll also have completed an apprenticeship in the HGV industry, or have equivalent experience, along with relevant experience in the commercial vehicle industry.
16. A basic knowledge of computer software packages including Word, Excel and Outlook is preferred, as is a general level of computer literacy.
17. we’d expect you to have a basic working knowledge of vehicle technology.
What’s in it for you?
What we have to offer
18. Salary up to £23 per hour and £1000 joining Bonus. Overtime at time and half Monday – Saturday. Double time on Sundays and bank holidays
19. Generous Pension Plan
20. Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
21. Health cash plan- includes Access to dental insurance
22. Ignition, our electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
23. Enhanced holiday package
24. Employee savings and retail discounts
25. Cycle to work scheme
26. Support for you and your family through an online Wellbeing Centre
27. Workwear provided
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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.
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.