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Who are we?

Volvo Cars is a company on a mission; to bring traditional car manufacturing into a connected, sustainable and smart future. Since 1927, we have been a brand known for our commitment to safety, creating innovative cars that make life less complicated for our consumers. In 2010, we decided to transform our business, resulting in a totally new generation of cars and technologies, as well as steady growth and record sales. Today, we’re expanding our global footprint in Europe, China and the US, and we’re on the lookout for new talent.

We are constantly pushing our own skills and abilities to drive change in the automobile industry like never before. We are looking for innovative, committed people to join us in this endeavour and create safe, sustainable and connected cars. We believe in the power of people and will challenge and support you to reach your full potential. Join us and be part of Volvo Cars’ journey into the future.

What do we offer?

We are in an exciting phase of building the Volvo Cars Torslanda Battery Assembly Plant, where we are creating a strong team to develop future manufacturing processes for our next generation of electric vehicles. Our task is to work together with other teams and functions to develop and secure the best possible processes for our upcoming Battery Plant.

You will have a unique opportunity to be involved at an early stage where we set the tone for the next chapter in our company history by designing working methods, processes, and building a strong team.

Until production starts in 2026, you will work in a project phase. Here, you will be part of the operational team that builds our first batteries. You will develop your knowledge while contributing to identifying improvements and deviations during the construction process.

What will you do?

As a forklift driver in the Battery Plant, you are responsible for receiving and delivering materials in the factory area. This must be done with a focus on quality, delivery, and safety.

You will be a member of a team that, at the start of production, will consist of between 5-9 people. Each team is collectively responsible for quality, economy, delivery, and team development.

Working hours:

This position is scheduled for evening shifts. Until production starts, everyone will work in the project phase during daytime.

You and your skills

We are looking for someone with previous experience in logistics or material handling, as well as approved grades at the high school level in Swedish 1/A, Mathematics 1/A, English 5/A, and Social Studies 1/A. We also see that you have knowledge in basic problem-solving. You should have good driving skills, and familiarity with traffic safety at Volvo Cars facilities and SAP experience is a plus.

A requirement for the position is that you must have a B driver's license and a forklift license TLP 10 A+B+D. You need to have good knowledge of both English and Swedish in speech and writing.

You and your profile

As a person, we see that you collaborate to build strong partnerships and effective ways of working with your colleagues to achieve common goals. You build trust and confidence by being honest and showing high integrity. You thrive in a dynamic work environment, are used to reprioritizing, and easily adapt to different situations that arise. You take initiative and are motivated to develop and improve your skills.

In this role, it is important that you are safety-oriented and act as a role model if you notice that safety is at risk. Furthermore, we see that you are engaged and responsible in your role, as well as for the battery process.

Our recruitment process

You will submit your application through our recruitment system, where you should upload the following documents:
- CV
- Cover letter
You will later in the process also be asked to upload your high school grades or equivalent, as one of the requirements to work with us is to be approved in the aforementioned courses.

If you meet the above qualifications and we find you interesting for the position, we will proceed with your application. Our recruitment process includes an early stage with both a video interview and a background check. These will be sent to you via email with instructions on what you need to do.

In addition, our recruitment process also includes reference checks and a group interview.

Note that as part of Volvo Cars' recruitment process, all current candidates will need to undergo a mandatory drug test.