HGV Technician - ReadingSalary up to £22 per hour dependent upon skill set & experience!£2000 SIGNING BONUS! (direct candidates only)Covering a rotating shift - Monday to Friday0600hrs to 1430hrs/1430hrs to 2300hrsJoin the Global Leader in Truck Innovation – Volvo Trucks Reading is Hiring! OWN YOUR FUTURE WITH VOLVO TRUCK & BUSAt Volvo Truck and Bus, we’re looking for skilled and ambitious HGV Technicians to join our growing team!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 industryWhy join us?At Volvo Truck & Bus we invest heavily in our technicians. Here’s just some of the training we can offer you:Electrics Level 1 & 2E-Mobility Training (future-focused EV systems)Oscilloscope Diagnostics TrainingTechnicians are trained to a minimum Volvo Bronze LevelOpportunities to progress to Silver, and Gold Level accreditationWe can offer youovertime @ time and a half Mon to Sat and double time Sunday and bank holsGenerous pension planEnhanced paternity/maternity leavehealth cash plan with access to dental insurance25 days holiday + bank holidays raising to 30 days with servicesavings and discounts for you, your family and friends on many high st retailers, holidays, hotels, gym memberships plus much moreReferral scheme earn £1000!Cycle to work schemecareer development opportunitiesInhouse training with career progressionWho are you?NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance & RepairPrevious experience working as an HGV Technician (Volvo experience is a plus but not essential)Strong diagnostic and problem-solving skillsA proactive attitude with a focus on customer service and safetyA full UK driving licence (HGV licence preferred but not essential)What will you be doingEnsure repairs are carried out according to manufacturer’s procedures, safely and responsiblyEnsure repairs are carried out in accordance with Volvo Standard Times using Volvo Special Tools where appropriateAssist in the fault diagnosis processComply with warranty procedures during repairs and warranty material on completion of each repairWork with the Parts Team to ensure the correct replacement parts are fittedRoad test vehicles when required (if you hold an HGV licence)Assist with roadside breakdownsEnsure company time recording procedures are complied with, and that job cards are completed accuratelyEnsure service sheets are completed as per Volvo instructionsEnsure all vehicle defects are reported to workshop controllersKeep all workshop facilities, equipment and tools clean, tidy and well maintainedWear personal protective equipment when appropriateSupport the development of young trainees and apprenticesReady for the next move?Be Part of the Volvo DifferenceWhen you join Volvo Trucks, you’re not just starting a job — you’re joining a family of passionate professionals who are driving the future of transportation.Apply today and take your career up a gear.We value your data privacy and therefore do not accept applications via mail.Who we are and what we believe inWe are committed to shaping the future landscape of efficient, safe, and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents across the group’s leading brands and entities.Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group. Every day, you will be working with some of the sharpest and most creative brains in our field to be able to leave our society in better shape for the next generation. We are passionate about what we do, and we thrive on teamwork. We are almost 100,000 people united around the world by a culture of care, inclusiveness, and empowerment.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.