Ford and Slater are one the UK’s largest DAF Truck dealers group with 16 locations from Norwich to Birtley in the North East, employing over 900 staff whilst remaining a family run business. We currently have vacancies for HGV Technicians working various shifts at our Birtley dealership.
As an HGV Technician, we can offer you:
* Competitive rates depending on your HGV Technician experience and working pattern
* Overtime at premium rates
* Excellent DAF Training & development opportunities – in house and manufacturer’s
* 22 days holiday (pro-rata), rising to 25 days (pro-rata) after 5 years service
* Employee Of The Month Competition
* Employee Assistance Program
* Pension
* Death in Service Life Insurance Scheme
* Cycle to work scheme
Who are we looking for as an HGV Technician:
Ideally, you will have the following skills but training will be provided:
* Previous experience working as a Technician / Mechanic within the HGV, Commercial Vehicle, LGV, PSV, Heavy Plant, Car or an associated sector.
* If you are a Light Commercial or Car Mechanic who would like to transfer your skills then we can offer you training to become an HGV Technician.
* Ideally have served a recognised apprenticeship or training programme.
* Qualified to Level 3 (C&G, NVQ or equivalent) in Commercial Vehicle Maintenance and Repair.
* Excellent technical knowledge ensuring maintenance and repairs are carried out to manufacturer’s procedures.
* Sound knowledge to accurately diagnosis faults.
* Carry safety inspections and prepare vehicles for MOT's.
* Ability to participate in breakdowns.
* Skills to follow company processes for completing all paperwork including accurate completion of job cards and service records.
* General level of computer literacy is advantageous.
* Full UK driving licence.
Available Shifts
* 4 on 4 off day shift
* Nightshift 4 on 3 off
The HGV Technician role / responsibilities include (but not limited to):
Servicing and maintaining a wide variety of Trucks and Vehicles. Carry out safety inspections and prepare vehicles for MOT's. Fault Diagnostics. Ensure repairs are carried out according to manufacturer’s procedures and in a safe and responsible manner. Road test vehicle when required, subject to licence restrictions.
Apply today to start your HGV Technician journey with Ford & Slater
No agencies please. It is not always possible to get back individually to each applicant, so if you have not received a reply within 21 days, your application has been unsuccessful. Thank you for your understanding.
Address Birtley,
Chester-le-Street,
Tyne and Wear,
DH3 2SP
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