HGV Technician - Felixstowe
Up to £20 per hour + extra payments for call outs
£1,500 Signing bonus (payable after 6 months continuous service)
VAS payments:
* £155 per week whilst on call out
* additional payment per call out
* paid per hour @ over time, time and a half, double time Sunday and Bank Holidays
Working a rotating shift earlies/lates - 0600hrs to 1400hrs/1400hrs to 2200hrs - alternative Saturdays 0600hrs to 1400hrs @ overtime - time and a half
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
Benefits
* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays raising to 30 days + bank holidays
* Generous Pension scheme
* Training and development opportunities
* Health Care Plan
* Enhanced paternity/maternity/foster leave
* Cycle to work scheme
* Many discounts for yourself, family and friends on travel, theatre, gym memberships, theme parks plus much more
* Referral Scheme (earn yourself £1000)
Who are you?
* Technically competent in the repair and maintenance of HGVs
* To effectively communicate at all levels both written and verbally and be an active team member.
* To develop or work in developing new or enhancing existing processes
* To adapt and take on new skills and approaches and participate in training and development activities.
Required knowledge & experience:
* City and Guilds, NVQ 3 or equivalent
* Completed an apprenticeship in HGV industry or equivalent experience
* Experience within the commercial vehicle industry.
What will you be doing
* Ensure repairs are carried out according to manufacturer's procedures and in a safe and responsible manner.
* 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 with warranty material on completion of a repair.
* Assist with Action Service Europe when required.
* Work with the parts team to ensure the correct replacement parts are fitted to the vehicles.
* Road test vehicle when required (if holder of HGV licence).
* Assist with roadside breakdowns.
* Ensure that the company time recording procedures are complied with and that job cards are completed accurately
* Ensure that service sheets are completed as per Volvo instructions.
* Ensure that all vehicle defects are reported to your workshop controller
* Ensure that the workshop facilities, equipment and tools are kept clean, tidy and maintained, reflecting the Volvo Truck and Bus Centre image of an efficient and modern retail Dealer point.
* Wear personal protective equipment (PPE) when appropriate.
* Support the development of any young trainees and apprentices
Ready for the next move?
* Are you excited to bring your skills and disruptive ideas to the table? We can't wait to hear from you. Apply today
Job Type: Permanent
Pay: Up to £20.00 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 37.5 per week
Benefits:
* Childcare
* Company pension
* Cycle to work scheme
* Employee discount
* Enhanced maternity leave
* Enhanced paternity leave
* Health & wellbeing programme
* On-site parking
* Referral programme
* Store discount
Application question(s):
* When are you available for interviews
* What are your salary expectations
* Confirm your qualifications in HGV Mechanics
Work Location: In person