Overview
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 Technician's working on various day shifts, at our Birtley Dealership.
About the role
As an HGV Technician, we can offer you:
* An hourly rate of £18 - 22 (depending on your HGV Technician experience).
* Overtime at premium rates.
* Excellent DAF Training & development opportunities – in house and manufacturer’s.
* HGV driving licence training after qualifying period.
* 22 days holiday (plus stats, pro-rata), rising to 25 days (plus stats, 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 we’re looking for
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.
* Ability to carry out safety inspections and prepare vehicles for MOT's.
* Participate in breakdowns as required.
* The 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
* Day shift, 4 on 4 off.
Role responsibilities
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
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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