HGV Technician - Glasgow West
HGV Traders
About the role
Location: Glasgow, GB, G51 4GAPosition Type: ProfessionalHGV Technician Glasgow West | G51 4GA£1000 signing bonus offered - direct applicants onlySalary £16 to £20 per hour - dependent upon qualifications and skill set!40.5 hour working week with Overtime and Quarterly bonus opportunities available !!! Great shift Pattern to help have a worklife balance !!! Shift Pattern on rotational basis Week 1 Monday - Wednesday 0700 - 1900 | Thursday 0700 - 1300 Week 2 Wednesday - Friday 0700 - 1900 | Saturday 0700-1300 Do you know a friend who works at Volvo Truck ask them to refer you! 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?Apply now and join us, one of the world’s leading vehicle manufacturers! Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport solutions for the future? If you seek to make a difference on a global scale, working with next-gen technologies and the sharpest collaborative teams, then we could be a perfect match. What you will doAt Glasgow West you will contribute to the transformation of our company, the transport industry and society at large. As an HGV technician, you will be joining our Service & Workshop team at our Volvo Truck and Bus Centre. Where you will be ensuring repairs are carried out according to Volvos Standards. Here at Volvo Trucks, we believe are at the forefront of Electromobility so you will also be working on a range of systems which include alternative fuels such as LNG, hybrid and Full electric vehicles.At Volvo Truck and Bus, we believe our employees are our greatest assets to enable us to deliver excellent service to our customers. Our culture promotes training and development to help individuals reach their career goals, and positive working relationships between staff and managers where ideas are valued. Key Responsibilities and SkillsAs a Technician, you’ll be directly responsible for ensuring that vehicle repairs are carried out to the highest possible standard at this efficient and modern retail Dealer point.You’ll be expected to have technical and practical competency when it comes to the repair and maintenance of HGVs, and you must be able to effectively communicate at all levels on a written and verbal basis. You should be flexible enough to adapt to new processes and develop new skills when required, and participate in training and development activities. We’ll also expect you to be an active member of our busy team while being competent enough to develop new working processes or to enhance current ones. Who are you?Do you dream big? We do too, and we are excited to grow together. In this role, you will bring: Skills/Qualifications City and Guilds, an NVQ3 or equivalent qualification is requiredYou’ll also have completed an apprenticeship in the HGV industry, or have equivalent experience, along with relevant experience in the commercial vehicle industry.A basic knowledge of computer software packages including Word, Excel and Outlook is preferred, as is a general level of computer literacy.We’d expect you to have a basic working knowledge of vehicle technology. What’s in it for you?We offer a solid package of compensation and benefits, at a glance what you can be part of from day one! With many more available! Excellent Training and Development Opportunities Up to 33 days holiday (inclusive of Bank Holidays & increasing with length of service,)Company bonus scheme - paid quarterly up to a max of 5% Contributory Pension scheme + Health Cash Plan + Life InsuranceDiscount on Renault cars & Electric Car Salary Sacrifice SchemeMaternity & Adoption Leave 6 months full pay moving to 6 months half pay | Paternity 2 weeks leave with further 3 weeks in first 3 years Ready for the next move?If you're genuinely excited by what we have to offer and know that you can further strengthen the Volvo Truck & Bus team to make it even more of a success, the don't hesitate to get in touch with us. If you require a full job description or any further information then please contact recruitment@volvo.comWe value your data privacy and therefore do not accept applications via mail. 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.