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 FridayRotating shift: 0600hrs to 1430hrs/1430hrs to 2300hrsOptional 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, PermanentPay: Up to £21.00 per hourExpected hours: No less than 37.5 per weekBenefits: Company pension Employee discount Enhanced maternity leave Enhanced paternity leave Free parking Life insurance On-site parking Referral programmeApplication question(s): Please confirm your qualifications in HGV Mechanics What is your availability for interviewsWork Location: In person