HGV Technician - Reading job
Job Details
Job Description
- Location: Reading, GB, RG2 0TG
- Position Type: Professional
- Salary up to £21 per hour dependent upon skill set
- £1000 SIGNING BONUS!
- Covering a rotating shift - Monday to Friday - 0600hrs to 1430hrs/1430hrs to 2300hrs
We can offer you
- Overtime @ time and a half Mon to Sat and double time Sunday and bank hols
- Generous pension plan
- Health cash plan with access to dental insurance
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays raising to 30 days with service
- Savings and discounts for you, your family and friends on many high st retailers, holidays, hotels, gym memberships plus much more
- Referral scheme earn £1000!
- Cycle to work scheme
- Career development opportunities
The desire to succeed and be part of a winning team.
If you have all of the above and more – then we want to speak to you.
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.
What’s in it for you?
- Ensure repairs are carried out according to manufacturer’s procedures, safely and responsibly
- 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 warranty material on completion of each repair
- Work with the Parts Team to ensure the correct replacement parts are fitted
- Road test vehicles when required (if you hold an HGV licence)
- Assist with roadside breakdowns
- Ensure company time recording procedures are complied with, and that job cards are completed accurately
- Ensure service sheets are completed as per Volvo instructions
- Ensure all vehicle defects are reported to workshop controllers
- Keep all workshop facilities, equipment and tools clean, tidy and well maintained
- Wear personal protective equipment when appropriate
- Support the development of young trainees and apprentices
Job Category: Sales & Services
Additional Benefits
- Company Pension
- Bonus Scheme
About the Company
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.
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