HGV Technician - Bury St Edmunds
£2,500 signing bonus
- £1,500 on starting, £1,000 after 6 months
Salary up to £19.50 per hour + and a half
Monday-Friday 06.00-14.00/14.00-22.00hrs
Alternate Saturdays paid at overtime - time and a half
Are you an experienced HGV Technician looking for your next opportunity? We're looking for a skilled and motivated individual to join our growing team. Whether you're a seasoned pro or a newly qualified technician, if you have a passion for keeping heavy vehicles running safely and efficiently, we want to hear from you!
We can offer you
Competitive salary up to £19.50 per hour + overtime
Enhanced holiday - 25 days raising to 30 days + bank hols with service
and a half Mon to Sat - double time Sunday/Bank Hols!
Generous Pension Plan
Enhanced paternity/maternity leave
Health cash plan = access to dental insurance
Ignition, our electric vehicle salary sacrifice 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
What we are looking for
NVQ Level 3 in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance (or equivalent)
Proven experience as an HGV Technician or similar role
Good understanding of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems
Class 1 or 2 HGV licence (desirable but not essential)
A team player with a strong work ethic and attention to detail
What you will be doing
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
We value your data privacy and therefore do not accept applications via mail.
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.
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