HGV Technician - Bury St Edmunds
£2,500 signing bonus
- £1500 on joining, £1000 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
We can offer you:
Competitive salary up to £19.50 per hour + overtime
£2,500 signing bonus!
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 with 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
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
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
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 £19.50 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
Life insurance
On-site parking
Referral programme
Application question(s):
Please confirm your qualifications
When are you available for interviews and calls
Experience:
HGV Mechanic: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person