HGV Technician- Blyth

Volvo Trucks; Blyth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading commercial vehicle manufacturer in Blyth is seeking an experienced HGV Technician to join their team. Responsibilities include performing high-standard repairs, assisting in fault diagnosis, and servicing customer vehicles. You will benefit from up to 33 days holiday, a company bonus scheme, and a contributory pension scheme. This role offers the chance to work with one of the world’s top brands committed to sustainable transport solutions.

Benefits

Up to 33 days holiday

Company bonus scheme

Contributory Pension scheme

Health Cash Plan

Life Insurance

Discount on Renault cars

Electric Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme

Maternity & Adoption Leave

Paternity Leave

Qualifications

• Experience in HGV maintenance and repair.
• Completion of an apprenticeship in the HGV industry.
• Ability to follow company procedures safely.

Responsibilities

• Carry out repairs according to Volvo procedures.
• Assist in fault diagnosis and service vehicles.
• Road test vehicles as required.

Skills

Heavy Vehicle Maintenance

Fault Diagnosis

Road Testing

Paperwork Processing

Education

Level 3 NVQ or equivalent in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance

Job description

Join to apply for the HGV Technician-Blyth role at Volvo Trucks

Salary: £16-£18 per hour dependent on experience.

Shifts:

• Dayshift: Monday - Friday 08:00 - 16:30
• Backshift: Monday - Friday 13:30 - 22:00
• Saturday OT: 08:00 - 12:00 – Usually worked on the week of Backshift.
• Alternate weeks.

Are you an experienced HGV Technician looking for your next move? Join our team in Blyth and work with one of the world’s top commercial vehicle brands.

What You’ll Do

• Carry out repairs to a high standard according to Volvo procedures, safely and responsibly
• Assist in the fault diagnosis process
• Service Customer Vehicles and complete service sheets.
• Road test vehicles when required (if you hold an HGV license)
• Assist with roadside breakdowns.
• Process all relevant paperwork relating to jobs accurately
• Ensure all vehicle defects are reported
• Keep all workshop facilities, equipment, and tools clean, tidy and well maintained
• Help us in supporting the development of trainees and apprentices

What’s in it for you?

• Up to 33 days holiday (inclusive of Bank Holidays & increasing with length of service)
• Company bonus scheme - paid quarterly up to a max of 5%
• Contributory Pension scheme + Health Cash Plan + Life Insurance
• Discount on Renault cars & Electric Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme
• Maternity & Adoption Leave 6 months full pay moving to 6 months half pay
• Paternity 2 weeks leave with further 3 weeks in first 3 years

Do you hold a Level 3 NVQ or equivalent in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and have previous experience working on HGVs or have you completed an apprenticeship in the HGV industry?

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We are committed to shaping the future landscape of efficient, safe, and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents across the group’s leading brands and entities. Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group. Every day, you will be working with some of the sharpest and most creative brains in our field to be able to leave our society in better shape for the next generation. We are passionate about what we do, and we thrive on teamwork. We are almost 100,000 people united around the world by a culture of care, inclusiveness, and empowerment. 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.