HGV Technician - Leicester
Salary up to £22 per hour (dependent upon experience & skill set )
£2,000 JOINING BONUS (direct applicants only, paid after 6 months continuous service)
Join the world-class team at Volvo Truck & Bus as an HGV Technician. Choose the shift that suits your lifestyle!
Shifts options:
_ Perm late shift: _Monday to Friday 1400hrs to 2200hrs, alternative Saturday 0600hrs to - time and a half
_ Rotating earlies/lates: _ Monday to Friday 0600hrs to 1400hrs/1400hrs to 2200hrs, alternative Saturday 0600hrs to - time and a half
We can offer you
Salary of up to £22 per hour and £2000 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
Generous Pension
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
Who are you?
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 you will be doing
As a Technician, you'll be directly responsible for ensuring that vehicle repairs are carried out to the highest possible standard at this efficient and modern retail Dealer point.
You'll be expected to have technical and practical competency when it comes to the repair and maintenance of HGVs, and you must be able to effectively communicate at all levels on a written and verbal basis. You should be flexible enough to adapt to new processes and develop new skills when required, and participate in training and development activities. We'll also expect you to be an active member of our busy team while being competent enough to develop new working processes or to enhance current ones.
Responsibilities
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
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: Up to £22.00 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 37.5 per week
Benefits:
Company pension
Cycle to work scheme
Employee discount
Enhanced maternity leave
Enhanced paternity leave
Health & wellbeing programme
Referral programme
Application question(s):
Please confirm your qualifications
What are your salary expectations
When can you attend interviews
Work Location: In person
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