HGV Technician - Reading
Location:Reading, GB, RG2 0TG
Position Type:Professional
£2000 SIGNING BONUS!(direct candidates only)
Salary up to £23 per hour dependent upon skill set & experience!
Covering a rotating shift - Monday to Friday
0600hrs to 1430hrs/1430hrs to 2300hrs
Join Volvo Truck and Bus as an HGV Technicianand receive experttraining on-site at our dedicated training school in Reading, giving you the skills and support to build a successful career with Volvo.
OWN YOUR FUTURE WITH VOLVO TRUCK & BUS
At 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 industry
Why join us?
At Volvo Truck & Bus we invest heavily in our technicians. Here’s just some of the training we can offer you at our onsite training school!
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Electrics Level 1 & 2
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E-Mobility Training(future-focused EV systems)
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Oscilloscope Diagnostics Training
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Technicians are trained to a minimumVolvo Bronze Level
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Opportunities to progress toSilver, andGold Levelaccreditation
We can offer you
- overtime @ time and a half Mon to Sat and double time Sunday and bank hols
- Inhouse training with career progression - Reading has its very own training school
- Generous pension plan
- Enhanced paternity/maternity leave
- health cash plan with access to dental insurance
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays raising to 30 days with service
- savings and discounts for you, your family and friends on many high st retailers, holidays, hotels, gym memberships plus much more
- Referral scheme earn £1000 for any successful candidate you refer within UK
- Cycle to work scheme
- career development opportunities
Who are you
- NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance & Repair
- Previous experience working as an HGV Technician (Volvo experience is a plus but not essential)
- Strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills
- A proactive attitude with a focus on customer service and safety
- A full UK driving licence (HGV licence preferred but not essential)
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What will you be doing
- 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
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