Are you made for DAF?
Channel Commercials is an established and leading heavy commercial vehicle dealer in Kent, providing sales, parts and servicing for DAF Trucks in the South-East.
We have excellent opportunities for Commercial Vehicle Technicians at our depots across Kent. The successful applicants will have the chance to undertake technical training and progress their career with a structured manufacturer.
We are also offering a welcome bonus of £2,000\* for successful candidates who join us as Commercial Vehicle Technicians in response to this advert.
*Benefits:*
* Competitive salary. (Saturdays and overtime paid at time and a half)
* £2,000 welcome bonus\*
* 30 days holiday (inc bank hols)
* Company sick pay
* Employee Assistance Programme (including private GP appointments).
*Based at one of our depots in Kent:*
* Ashford
* Aylesham
* Maidstone
* Sevenoaks
* Strood
*Hours:*
* 40 hours a week plus overtime
* Alternate shifts Monday – Friday plus Saturdays on a rota basis
* Night shift positions also available
*Key responsibilities include to: - *
* Test vehicles and diagnose faults
* Recognise and report vehicle/component defects or symptoms of impending failure
* Service, adjust and repair vehicles/components
* Complete job records
*Essential Qualities include:-*
* Previous experience in heavy vehicle mechanics
* Qualification in vehicle maintenance and repair (preferably heavy vehicle) eg City & Guilds or NVQ Level 3) or equivalent
* Driving licence (preferably HGV)
* Computer literate
* Ability to work well under pressure
* Team player
* Ability to use own initiative
* Literacy and numeracy skills
* Attention to detail
* Problem solving skills
* Available for overtime
*Desirable Qualities include:-*
* DAF trucks mechanical experience
\*To be paid in two instalments, £1000 after 6 months successful performance, and £1000 after 12 months successful performance. Direct applicants only. *Agency referrals are excluded*.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £16.00-£21.00 per hour
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Free parking
* Health & wellbeing programme
* Life insurance
* On-site parking
* Sick pay
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Dunton Green TN13: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
* Commercial Vehicle Technician: 2 years (required)
Language:
* English (required)
Licence/Certification:
* NVQ Level 3 (required)
* HGV Licence (preferred)
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person