Volvo Truck and Bus South & East

2 job(s) at Volvo Truck and Bus South & East

Volvo Truck and Bus South & East Wellingborough, Northamptonshire
Nov 28, 2025
Full time
HGV Technician - up to £3,000 JOINING BONUS Up to £21 per hour dependent upon experience/qualifications Rotating shift: 0600hrs to 1400hrs/1400hrs to 2200hrs Alternative Saturday (0600hrs to 1200hrs) OWN YOUR FUTURE WITH VOLVO TRUCK & BUS Are you ready to take the next step in your career? up to £3,000 signing bonus offered (payable after 6 months, direct applicants only) This is more than just a job, it's a long-term career path with world class training, clear development pathways, and the opportunity to work with one of the most respected brands in the industry. Why join Volvo Trucks? At Volvo Truck & Bus , we invest heavily in our technicians. Here's just some of the training we can offer you: Electrics Level 1 & 2 E-Mobility Training (future-focused EV systems) Oscilloscope Diagnostics Training Technicians are trained to a minimum Volvo Bronze Level Opportunities to progress to Silver and Gold level accreditation We can offer you Salary up to £21 per hour dependent upon qualifications and experience 25 days holiday + bank holidays raising to 30 days with service and a half Mon to Sat - double times Sundays/bank hols! Generous Pension Plan Health cash plan + access to dental insurance Extended maternity/adoption/paternity leave Maternity & Adoption Leave 6 months full pay moving to 6 months half pay Paternity 2 weeks leave with further 3 weeks in first 3 years Cash savings plan Employee savings and retail discounts Ignition, our electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme Cycle to work scheme Career development opportunities, along with training plans managed through our in-house Technical training team. Support for you and your family through an online Wellbeing centre What you will bring to us Fully qualified HGV Technician (City & Guilds / NVQ Level 3 or equivalent). Experience working with HGVs or commercial vehicles. Strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills. A team player with a proactive attitude. Valid UK driving licence (HGV licence desirable but not essential) What will you be doing Carry out service, maintenance, and repair work on Volvo HGVs to the highest standards. Diagnose and rectify vehicle faults using modern diagnostic equipment. Perform safety inspections, MOT preparations, and routine maintenance. Ensure all work is completed efficiently, safely, and in line with manufacturer standards. Maintain a clean and organised working environment Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: Up to £21.00 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 On-site parking Private dental insurance Referral programme Store discount Application question(s): Please confirm your qualifications When are you available for interviews and calls what are your salary expectations Work Location: In person
Volvo Truck and Bus South & East Hayes, Middlesex
Oct 05, 2025
Full time
HGV Technician - London Heathrow Up to £21 per hour £1,000 JOINING BONUS! (direct applicants payable after 6 months service) Working a rotating shift; Monday to Friday Rotating shift: 0600hrs to 1430hrs/1430hrs to 2300hrs Optional rate 0700hrs to 1300hrs Competitive salary up to £21 per hour and a half Mon to Sat - double time Sundays/bank hols! Generous Pension Plan Health cash plan + access to dental insurance Ignition, our electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme 25 days holiday + bank holidays raising to 30 days with service Maternity & Adoption Leave 6 months full pay moving to 6 months half pay Paternity 2 weeks leave with further 3 weeks in first 3 years Employee savings and retail discounts Cycle to work scheme Many discounts for family and friends on High St Retailers, theme park days out, hotels, travel plus much more 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 _HGV Class 1 or 2/PSV Licence would be ideal but not essential._ Role Description 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. We'll need you to: 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 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: 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. So, if you're genuinely excited by what we have on offer and know that you can further strengthen the Volvo Trucks team to make it even more of a success, then don't hesitate to get in touch with us. Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: Up to £21.00 per hour Expected hours: No less than 37.5 per week Benefits: Company pension Employee discount Enhanced maternity leave Enhanced paternity leave Free parking Life insurance On-site parking Referral programme Application question(s): Please confirm your qualifications in HGV Mechanics What is your availability for interviews Work Location: In person