HGV Technician - Harlow

Volvo Trucks

About the role

HGV Technician - HarlowLocation: Harlow, GB, CM19 5BDPosition Type: Professional4 on 4 off - 0600hrs to 1800hrs (1 hour paid lunch)Up to £22 per hour!£1000 Signing bonus! (Direct applicants only) You would be joining our team of 7 technicians currently working at our VMU site, maintaining 150 vehicles/trailers for Poundland Ltd. What we offer!Salary up to £22 per hour dependent on experience/qualificationsOvertime @ time and a half Mon to Sat - double time Sunday/bank hols!25 days holiday + bank holidays raising to 30 days with serviceGenerous Pension PlanHealth cash plan = access to dental insuranceIgnition, our electric vehicle salary sacrifice schemeEnhanced holiday packageExtended maternity/paternity/adoption leaveCash plan saving schemeEmployee 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 centre What you will doEnsure repairs are carried out according to manufacturer’s procedures, safely and responsiblyEnsure repairs are carried out in accordance with Volvo Standard Times using Volvo Special Tools where appropriateAssist in the fault diagnosis processComply with warranty procedures during repairs and warranty material on completion of each repairRoad test vehicles when required (if you hold an HGV licence)Assist with roadside breakdownsEnsure company time recording procedures are complied with, and that job cards are completed accuratelyEnsure service sheets are completed as per Volvo instructionsEnsure all vehicle defects are reported to workshop controllersKeep all workshop facilities, equipment and tools clean, tidy and well maintainedWear personal protective equipment when appropriateSupport the development of young trainees and apprentices Who are you?You’ll hold a City and Guilds, an NVQ3 or an equivalent qualification. You’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.Finally, we’d expect you to have a basic working knowledge of vehicle technology Ready for the next move?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.When you join Volvo, you’ll be assigned a training path, enabling you to work through a number of courses both online and in person to develop your skills and support you in your new role.With Volvo Trucks you will be part of a global and diverse team. We work with passion; we trust each other, and we embrace change to stay ahead. We make our customers win.So, if you’re genuinely excited by what we have on offer and know that you can further strengthen the Volvo Trucks team to make it even more of a success, then don’t hesitate to get in touch with us. We value your data privacy and therefore do not accept applications via mail. Job Category: Sales & ServicesOrganization: Volvo TrucksTravel Required: No Travel RequiredRequisition ID: 17738 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.