Overview
HGV Technician - Birtley (Ford & Slater, Birtley, Chester-le-Street, Tyne and Wear, DH3 2SP, GB). Closing in about 2 months (31 October 2025).
Responsibilities
* Servicing and maintaining a wide variety of Trucks and Vehicles.
* Carry out safety inspections and prepare vehicles for MOTs.
* Fault diagnostics and repairs carried out in line with manufacturer procedures and safety requirements.
* Carry out road tests where required (subject to licence restrictions).
* Follow company processes for completing job cards and service records.
* Participate in breakdowns as required.
Qualifications and Skills
* Experienced Technician/Mechanic in HGV, Commercial Vehicle, LGV, PSV, Heavy Plant, Car or related sector; training provided if transitioning from Light Commercial/Car.
* Ideally completed an apprenticeship or recognised training; qualified to Level 3 (C&Gas NVQ or equivalent) in Commercial Vehicle Maintenance and Repair.
* Strong technical knowledge; ability to diagnose faults; good understanding of SAFETY inspections and MOT preparation.
* Ability to follow processes, complete paperwork accurately (job cards, service records).
* General computer literacy; full UK driving licence.
Benefits & Availability
* Day shift, 4 on 4 off.
* Hourly rate £18–£22 (dependent on experience).
* Overtime at premium rates.
* Training opportunities: excellent DAF training and development (in-house and manufacturer); driving licence training after qualifying period.
* 22 days holiday (plus statutory holidays, pro-rata), rising to 25 days after 5 years’ service.
* Employee Of The Month Competition.
* Employee Assistance Program.
* Pension; Death in Service Life Insurance; Cycle to Work scheme.
About the Company
Ford & Slater are among the UK’s largest DAF Truck dealer groups with 16 locations from Norwich to Birtley in the North East, employing over 900 staff while remaining a family-run business.
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