Light Vehicle Technician to HGV
Volvo Group, Hatton, Hillingdon
Light Vehicle Technician to HGV
£19
Volvo Group, Hatton, Hillingdon
- Full time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted 2 weeks ago, 17 Oct | Get your application in now before you miss out!
Closing date: Closing date not specified
Job ref: 877f432f39ab4a0bbc51daa44d5d27c5
Location ref: Hatton, Hillingdon
Full Job Description
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.
- 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 We welcome applications from professionals with experience across heavy vehicle maintenance and repair. If you have previously worked as an HGV Technician, HGV Mechanic, Heavy Goods Vehicle Mechanic, or Commercial Vehicle Technician, your skills are highly relevant to this role. We also value transferable expertise from allied industries; candidates with backgrounds as a PSV Technician, PCV Mechanic, Bus and Coach Technician, or a Heavy Plant Mechanic / Plant Technician are strongly encouraged to apply, as full product training on our modern fleet will be provided.
- Full conversion training from Light Vehicle Mechanic to HGV Technician
- Accredited training programme with Volvo Truck and Bus
- Ongoing development and manufacturer-led courses
- Competitive salary with increases as you progress
- Modern workshop with advanced diagnostic equipment
- Clear career progression within a global brand, 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 and cinema discounts
£1000 signing bonus payable after 6 months service! Salary up to £19 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 Working a rotating shift; Monday to Friday Rotating shift: 0600hrs to 1430hrs/1430hrs to 2300hrs Optional Saturdays @ overtime rate 0700hrs to 1300hrs (overtime @ time and a half,