Conversion Technician - Light to HGV Technician
Volvo Trucks
About the role
Location: Hayes, GB, UB3 4QQPosition Type: ProfessionalInterested in switching from a Light Vehicle Technician to HGV? Join our London Heathrow/Hayes team! £1000 signing bonus payable after 6 months service! Salary up to £17 per hour whilst training! Once individuals have finished the program, they will be awarded by the IMI with a Level 3 Technical Certificate in HGV Maintenance & Repair Working a rotating shift;Monday to FridayRotating shift: 0600hrs to 1430hrs/1430hrs to 2300hrsOptional Saturdays @ overtime rate 0700hrs to 1300hrs (overtime @ time and a half - up to £31.50 per hour) Are you a Light Vehicle Mechanic ready to take your skills to the next level? This is your opportunity to transition into the world of Heavy Goods Vehicles with full training and support from Volvo Truck and Bus. We are looking for motivated individuals who want to build a long-term career as an HGV Technician, starting with a structured conversion program designed to develop your expertise on industry-leading vehiclesWhat will you bringCity and Guilds / NVQ Level 2 or 3 or equivalent, in Light Vehicle Repair and MaintenanceLight vehicle experience – proven work experience on cars, vans, plant or motorbikes.IT literate.Able to demonstrate knowledge and experience as a LGV Technician/Vehicle Technician/Plant MechanicsWhat we can offer youFull conversion training from Light Vehicle Mechanic to HGV TechnicianAccredited training programme with Volvo Truck and BusOngoing development and manufacturer-led coursesCompetitive salary with increases as you progressModern workshop with advanced diagnostic equipmentClear career progression within a global brand Benefits:Generous Pension PlanHealth cash plan with access to dental insurance25 days holiday + bank holidays raising to 30 days with serviceEmployee savings and retail discountsCycle to work schemeCareer development opportunities, along with training plans managed through our inhouse Technical training team.Support for you and your family through an online Wellbeing centreVolvo savings centre - retail and cinema discounts About the roleYour role will involve carrying out inspections, MOT preparation, diagnostic work and fault finding, carrying out repairs on engines, gearboxes, brakes and suspension systems on trucks and buses. You will also learn to use Volvo’s in-house systems and complete paperwork such as job cards and service sheets. We will help and support you to learn to work to Volvo Service Times.At Volvo we invest heavily in the development of our employees - our unique conversion programme is a fantastic mix of college training at Volvo’s Training Academy, training from regional training managers and on-the-job mentoring, to help you convert your skills from working on LGVs to HGVsReady for the next move? No HGV experience? No problem — full training provided.This is a fantastic opportunity to join a globally recognised manufacturer and future-proof your career in the commercial vehicle industry.Apply today and start your journey to becoming a qualified HGV Technician with Volvo Truck and BusWe value your data privacy and therefore do not accept applications via mail. Job Category: Sales & ServicesOrganization: Volvo TrucksTravel Required: No Travel RequiredRequisition ID: 30364 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.