HGV Technician - London South

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

Do you hold a Level 3 NVQ or equivalent in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and have previous experience working on HGV\’s, or have you completed an apprenticeship in the HGV industry and enjoy getting your hands dirty?

About Volvo Group

We 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.

Salary and Working Hours

Salary starting £20 per hour, dependent upon skill set. £1,000 joining bonus (payable after six months\’ continuous service – direct applicants only). Coverage of a rotating shift – other shifts available; talk to us about your preference. Monday to Friday 0600hrs to 1430hrs/1430hrs to 2300hrs. We are currently hiring HGV Technicians at the Volvo Truck and Bus Centre London South in Croydon.

Benefits

• 32 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays, rising to 37 days with service.
• Auto enrolment contributory pension plan and free life assurance.
• Generous company pension.
• In-house training.
• Healthcare plan with access to dental insurance.
• Referral schemes (earn £1,000!).
• Enhanced paternity/maternity leave/foster leave.
• Many discounts for family and friends – gym memberships, theme days out, hotel and travel, High Street retailers, and more.