HGV Technician - Felixstowe
Volvo Trucks
About the role
Location: Felixstowe, GB, IP11 3HZPosition Type: ProfessionalHGV Technician - Felixstowe Up to £19.50 per hour+ extra payments for call outs! VAS payments:£120 per week whilst on callAdditional payment per call outPaid per hour @ over time£1000 Signing bonus! (payable after 6 months continuous service) Working a rotating shift earlies/lates - 0600hrs to 1400hrs/1400hrs to 2200hrs - alternative Saturdays 0600hrs to 1400hrs @ overtime - time and a half We can offer youWhat’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 daysContributory Pension schemeTraining and development opportunitiesHealth Care PlanCycle to work schemeMany discounts for yourself, family and friends on travel, theatre, gym memberships, theme parks plus much more!Referral Scheme (earn yourself £1000) Who are you?Key Skills / Competencies: Technically competent in the repair and maintenance of HGVsTo 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 processesTo adapt and take on new skills and approaches and participate in training and development activities. Required knowledge & experience: City and Guilds, NVQ 3 or equivalentCompleted an apprenticeship in HGV industry or equivalent experienceExperience within the commercial vehicle industry. What will you be doingEnsure 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 accuratelyEnsure that service sheets are completed as per Volvo instructions.Ensure that all vehicle defects are reported to your workshop controllerEnsure 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! We value your data privacy and therefore do not accept applications via mail. Job Category: Sales & ServicesOrganization: Volvo TrucksTravel Required: No Travel RequiredRequisition ID: 19885 Our focus on Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity allows each of us the opportunity to bring our full authentic self to work and thrive by providing a safe and supportive environment, free of harassment and discrimination. We are committed to removing the barriers to entry, which is why we ask that even if you feel you may not meet every qualification on the job description, please apply and let us decide. Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group. Every day, across the globe, our trucks, buses, engines, construction equipment, financial services, and solutions make modern life possible. We are almost 100,000 people empowered to shape the future landscape of efficient, safe and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents with sharp minds and passion across the group’s leading brands and entities. 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.