HGV Technician - Coventry

 

£1000 Joining bonus payable after 6 months continuous service to direct applicants

 

- Salary up to £19.50 per hour (dependent on skills set and experience)

 

- Rotating shfits:

Monday - Friday 0600hrs to 1400hrs/1400hrs to 2200hrs

Alternative Saturdays @ overtime

 

Volvo Trucks is expanding, and we are excited to announce the growth of our HGV Technician teams at our Coventry location! We are seeking experienced and qualified technicians to join our dynamic workshop. If you have a passion for working with cutting-edge technology and maintaining high standards in vehicle repair and maintenance, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

 

 

What you will do

 

Ensure repairs are carried out according to 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 Wear personal protective equipment when appropriate Support the development of young trainees and apprentices

 

Who are you?

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’s in it for you? Overtime @ time and a half Mon to Sat - Sunday/Bank hols @ double! 25 days holiday + bank holidays raising to 30 days with service Generous Pension Plan Health cash plan = access to dental insurance Ignition, our electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme Enhanced holiday package Enhanced paternity/maternity leave Referral scheme 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

 

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.

 

 

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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.