HGV TECHNICIAN (4 or 5 night option)
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 vacancy for an HGV Technician working on Night shift at our Spalding depot.
As an HGV Technician, we can offer you:
* A competitive hourly rate (depending on your HGV Technician experience)
* Overtime at premium rates
* Excellent DAF HGV Technician Training & development opportunities – in house and manufacturer’s
* HGV driving licence training after qualifying period
* 30 days holiday (inc. statutory) pro-rata, rising to 33 days (inc. statutory) pro-rata, after 5 years service
* Employee Of The Month Competition
* Employee Assistance Program
* Career Progression Opportunities
* Pension
* Death in Service Life Insurance Scheme
* Cycle to work scheme
Who are we looking for as an HGV Technician:
* Previous experience working as an HGV Technician / Mechanic within the HGV, Commercial Vehicle, LGV, PSV, Heavy Plant, Car or an associated sector.
* 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.
* Skills to follow company processes for completing all paperwork including accurate completion of job cards and service records.
* General level of computer literacy.
* Full UK driving licence.
The HGV Technician responsibilities include (but not limited to):
Servicing and maintaining a wide variety of Trucks and Vehicles. Fault Diagnostics. MOT Preparation. Mechanical and Electrical repairs. 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. Attend any technical or development training that is made available.
Night shift working hours: Monday – Friday, 8pm to 6am
OR Alternate weeks, Monday-Thursday / Tuesday-Friday 7:30pm - 6am.
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 haven’t received a reply within 21 days, your application has been unsuccessful