Light Vehicle Technician - Train up to HGV
HGV Traders
About the role
Light Vehicle Mechanic - Become an HGV Technician with Our 6 Month Training Programme
Location: Croydon, GB, CR0 4XB
Position Type: Professional
Ready to take your career to the next level?
Join our Croydon team!
£1000 signing bonus payable after 6 months service!
Salary up to £17 per hour whilst training!
Once individuals have finished the program, they will be awarded by the IMI with a Level 3 Technical Certificate in HGV Maintenance & Repair
If you're an experienced Light Vehicle Mechanic, this is your opportunity to transition into a rewarding career as an HGV Technician with our fully funded 6 month training programme.
You'll gain hands-on experience in our workshops while receiving expert tuition at our dedicated in-house training facility. Throughout the programme, you'll spend one week each month at our training centre, with all travel and accommodation expenses fully paid
Covering a rotating shift - other shifts available, talk to us about your preference
Monday to Friday 0600hrs to 1430hrs/1430hrs to 2300hrs (40 hrs per week paid)
Overtime available Saturday & Sunday! (double time Sunday!!)
What will you bring
City and Guilds / NVQ Level 2 or 3 or equivalent, in Light Vehicle Repair and Maintenance
Light vehicle experience – proven work experience on cars, vans, plant or motorbikes.
IT literate.
Able to demonstrate knowledge and experience as a LGV Technician/Vehicle Technician/Plant Mechanics
About the role
Your role will involve carrying out inspections, MOT preparation, diagnostic work and fault finding, carrying out repairs on engines, gearboxes, brakes and suspension systems on trucks and buses. You will also learn to use Volvo’s in-house systems and complete paperwork such as job cards and service sheets. We will help and support you to learn to work to Volvo Service Times.
At Volvo we invest heavily in the development of our employees - our unique conversion programme is a fantastic mix of college training at Volvo’s Training Academy, training from regional training managers and on-the-job mentoring, to help you convert your skills from working on LGVs to HGVs
What’s in it for you?
Generous Pension Plan
Health cash plan with access to dental insurance
25 days holiday + bank holidays raising to 30 days with service
Employee savings and retail discounts
Cycle to work scheme
Career development opportunities, along with training plans managed through our inhouse Technical training team.
Support for you and your family through an online Wellbeing centre
Volvo savings centre - retail, cinema, theme park days out, gym memberships plus much more!
Ready for the next move?
With our 6-month training programme, you'll gain the specialist skills, knowledge, and practical experience needed to transition from light vehicle maintenance to becoming a professional HGV Technician. We'll invest in your development every step of the way, providing expert training, paid travel and accommodation during your training weeks, and a clear pathway to a long-term career in the commercial vehicle industry.
Apply today and start your journey from Light Vehicle Mechanic to HGV Technician with our fully funded 6-month training programme
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Job Category: Sales & Services
Organization: Volvo Trucks
Travel Required: No Travel Required
Requisition ID: 34068