HGV Technician - London South
Volvo Trucks
About the role
Location: Croydon, GB, CR0 4XBPosition Type: ProfessionalHGV Technician - Croydon Salary starting £20 dependent upon skill set £1000 joining bonus (payable after 6 months’ continuous service - direct applicants only) Covering a rotating shift - other shifts available, talk to us about your preference!Monday to Friday 0600hrs to 1430hrs/1430hrs to 2300hrs Volvo Truck and Bus Centre London South in Croydon are currently hiring HGV Technicians. The position offers a starting salary of £20 per hour, with a £1,000 joining bonus payable after six months of continuous service for direct applicants.We can offer you!32 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays rising to 37 with service, auto enrolment contributory pension plan and free life assurance!Generous company pensionInhouse training Healthcare plan with access to dental insurancereferral schemes (earn £1000!)Enhanced paternity/maternity leave/foster leaveMany discounts for family and friends.... gym memberships, theme days out, hotel and travel, High St Retailers....... +++ Who are 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 and enjoy getting your hands dirty?Apply now and join us, one of the world’s leading vehicle manufacturers, benefit from a joining bonus of £1,000 (on completion of a successful probation period) payable upon completion of 6 months continuous service! (Full terms and conditions apply) What’s in it for you?We offer a solid package of compensation and benefits, plus you will enjoy: This bullet-pointed section should answer the following questions. You may ask team members what they enjoy. • Describe how you care for people and value their wellbeing. • Talk about the atmosphere in the team together with the flexible arrangements and work life balance you offer. • Highlight the opportunities to develop, build a career and work globally or cross-functionally. • Relate to location, physical work environment and services on site when they are selling points. What will you be doingWe’ll need you to:Ensure 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 repairWork with the Parts Team to ensure the correct replacement parts are fittedRoad 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 We value your data privacy and therefore do not accept applications via mail. Job Category: Sales & ServicesOrganization: Volvo TrucksTravel Required: No Travel RequiredRequisition ID: 26172 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.