HGV Technician - Reading
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About the role
HGV Technician - Reading
Location: Reading, GB, RG2 0TG
Position Type: Professional
£2000 SIGNING BONUS! (direct candidates only)
Salary up to £23 per hour dependent upon skill set & experience!
Covering a rotating shift - Monday to Friday
0600hrs to 1430hrs/1430hrs to 2300hrs
Join Volvo Truck and Bus as an HGV Technician and receive expert training on-site at our dedicated training school in Reading, giving you the skills and support to build a successful career with Volvo.
OWN YOUR FUTURE WITH VOLVO TRUCK & BUS
At Volvo Truck and Bus, we’re looking for skilled and ambitious HGV Technicians to join our growing team!
This is more than just a job, it’s a long-term career path with world class training, clear development pathways, and the opportunity to work with one of the most respected brands in the industry
Why join us?
At Volvo Truck & Bus we invest heavily in our technicians. Here’s just some of the training we can offer you at our onsite training school!
Electrics Level 1 & 2
E-Mobility Training (future-focused EV systems)
Oscilloscope Diagnostics Training
Technicians are trained to a minimum Volvo Bronze Level
Opportunities to progress to Silver, and Gold Level accreditation
We can offer you
overtime @ time and a half Mon to Sat and double time Sunday and bank hols
Inhouse training with career progression - Reading has its very own training school
Generous pension plan
Enhanced paternity/maternity leave
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 for any successful candidate you refer within UK
Cycle to work scheme
career development opportunities
Who are you
NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance & Repair
Previous experience working as an HGV Technician (Volvo experience is a plus but not essential)
Strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills
A proactive attitude with a focus on customer service and safety
A full UK driving licence (HGV licence preferred but not essential)
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What will you be doing
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
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Job Category: Sales & Services
Organization: Volvo Trucks
Travel Required: No Travel Required
Requisition ID: 34578