Light Vehicle Mechanic - train up to HGV

Interested in switching from a Light Vehicle Technician to HGV? Join our London Heathrow/Hayes team! £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 Are you a Light Vehicle Mechanic ready to take your skills to the next level?

This is your opportunity to transition into the world of Heavy Goods Vehicles with full training and support from Volvo Truck and Bus . We are looking for motivated individuals who want to build a long-term career as an HGV Technician, starting with a structured conversion program designed to develop your expertise on industry-leading vehicles 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 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. We can offer you 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 Benefits : 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 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 Ready for the next move?

No HGV experience? No problem — full training provided. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a globally recognised manufacturer and future-proof your career in the commercial vehicle industry. Social Media Channels: Facebook LinkedIn Instagram Tik. Tok Glassdoor Indeed YouTube Website Volvo Trucks UK and Ireland We value your data privacy and therefore do not accept applications via mail.

Who we are and what we believe in 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.

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