Technician - Blyth
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Position Overview & Specifications
Volvo Truck & Bus North and Scotland are currently recruiting for a HGV Technician for our Blyth site.
Do you hold a Level 3 NVQ or equivalent in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and have previous experience working on HGV’s or have you completed an apprenticeship in the HGV industry?
Apply now and join us, one of the world’s leading vehicle manufacturers and benefit from a joining bonus of £500 + £500 tool voucher (on completion of a successful probation period) AND a FURTHER bonus payment of £1000 payable upon completion of 12 months continuous service! (Full terms and conditions apply)
Shift Pattern
Day Shift: Monday to Friday: 8am to 4:30pm
Back Shift: Monday to Friday: 1:30pm to 10pm
You’ll receive:
- Competitive salary
- Overtime opportunities
- 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
- Excellent Training and development opportunities
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discount on Renault cars & Electric Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme
- Discounts on High St Retailers, travel, cinema, gyms and many more
If you require a full Job Description or any further information then please contact recruitment@volvo.com.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Store discount
- Wellness programme
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
- Signing bonus
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Technician - Blyth roles across Volvo Truck and Bus North and Scotland's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Transportation Equipment Manufacturing.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £1,000 - £1,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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