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 vacancy for an HGV Technician / Workshop Supervisor working on Night shift at our Newark depot.
What we offer
* A competitive hourly rate (depending on your HGV Technician / Workshop Supervisor experience)
* Overtime at premium rates
* Excellent DAF HGV Technician / Workshop Supervisor Training & development opportunities – in house and manufacturer’s
* HGV driving licence training after qualifying period
* 22 days holiday (plus statutory) pro-rata, rising to 25 days (plus statutory) pro-rata, after 5 years service
* Employee Of The Month Competition
* Employee Assistance Program
* Career Progression Opportunities
* Death in Service Life Insurance Scheme
* Cycle to work scheme
Who we are looking for
* Previous Workshop Supervisor experience working as a 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.
* Class 1 licence preferred.
* Own tools.
Role responsibilities
* Managing a team of HGV Technicians.
* Ensure workshop activities are compliant with Health and Safety legislation.
* Allocate work to the Workshop and complete job cards.
* 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, 9:45pm to 6:45am.
Apply today to start your HGV Technician / Workshop Supervisor 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.
Address Lincoln Road,
Winthorpe,
Newark,
Nottinghamshire,
NG24 2NZ
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