Light vehicle Mechanic - train up to HGV!!
£2,000 signing bonus payable after 6 months!
Earn up to £17.50 per hour whilst training (dependent upon skill set)
Once individuals have finished the programme, they will be awarded by the IMI with a Level 3 Technical Certificate in HGV Maintenance & Repair
Interested in switching from a Light Vehicle Technician to HGV?
If you are a passionate mechanic working with cars, vans, motorbikes and plant... and your career matters to you, consider switching to work on the biggest, most powerful trucks in the world - Volvo Trucks!
Volvo Trucks are now offering a unique opportunity at our Peterborough site.
Who are you?
If you have a Level 2 or 3 Diploma in Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair principles - then apply today!
BECOME A PART OF SOMETHING BIG
We belong to Volvo Group, and we share an aim of becoming the world leader in sustainable transport solutions. It’s ambitious, but so are we...
Go for everything that matters - what do you want from your job as a technician? If you’re like us and think that everything matters – challenging technology, industry leadership, career opportunities and great team spirit – then Volvo Truck and Bus Centre in Peterborough is the place for you.
Competitive hourly rate, shift allowance, regular overtime with enhanced hourly rate for overtime.
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.
Covering a rotating shift - Monday to Friday
0600hrs to 1400hrs/1400hrs to 2200hrs
Saturday available @ overtime 0700hrs to 1300hrs - time and a half
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.
KEY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE ROLE
- City and Guilds / NVQ Level 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 Mechanic
ARE WE THE PERFECT MATCH?
- Overtime @ time and a half
- 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
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: Up to £17.50 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 37.5 per week
Additional pay:
- Signing bonus
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Enhanced paternity leave
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Referral programme
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
- Weekend availability
Application question(s):
- please confirm your qualifications
- when are you available for interviews
Work Location: In person