Technician

Job Details

Hours: Weekends

Contract: Full-Time

Department: Service & Support

Job Description

HGV Technician - Weekend Shift
Saturday, Sunday Monday 0600-1830 (3 x 12hr shifts).

Superior workmanship and an eye for detail. The ability to work efficiently and effectively.
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.

Who We Are:

At Volvo we believe in a work climate characterised by respect for the individual – your voice is heard and your ideas matter. The challenging jobs that we offer in a dynamic environment open the way for personal development and stimulating career opportunities. Our diverse workplace brings together people from all walks of life, with high skill levels and a diversity of outlooks.

We believe that diversity and inclusion increase engagement, generates innovation and develops our business. Along with challenging and stimulating tasks, all these things make Volvo Truck and Bus Centre an interesting place to work.

As one of approximately 95,000 Volvo Group employees all over the world, you will be treated with respect. Together we strive to create an inclusive culture where everyone can contribute to their full potential and be accepted for who they are.

Role Description:

At Volvo Trucks, we’re offering you an exciting opportunity to play a crucial role in our Service & Workshop team at our Volvo Truck and Bus Centre, based in Teesside . As 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. This in turn will help to sustain growth in customer confidence in the level of service provided by Volvo Trucks.

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.

We’ll need you to:

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
Assist with Action Service Europe when required
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

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.

What’s in it for you:

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.

You’ll receive:

Competitive salary
Time and a half after 36 hours
25 days Pro rata holiday
Pension scheme
Training and development opportunities
Cycle to work scheme

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.

Additional Benefits

Company Pension

About the Company

The Volvo Group drives prosperity through transport solutions, offering trucks, buses, construction equipment, power solutions for marine and industrial applications, financing and services that increase our customers’ uptime and productivity. Founded in 1927, the Volvo Group is committed to shaping the future landscape of sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions. Countless career opportunities are offered across the group’s leading brands and entities that share a culture of Trust, Passion, High Performance, Change and Customer Success.
www.volvogroup.com/career.

The Volvo Trucks brand has been built up over decades and enjoys a solid position worldwide. It is one of the world’s best known and respected brands within the commercial vehicle industry. It is associated with the core values quality, safety and environmental care. 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. Together we move the world we want to live in and help our customers keep their promises.

closed 22nd Sep 2023

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