Ford and Slater are one of 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 a vacancy for a Night Shift HGV Technician in the fantastic team at our DAF Trucks Depot in Birtley.
As an HGV Technician on night shift, we can offer you:
* 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
* 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 are we looking for as an HGV Technician:
* You will have previous experience working as an HGV Technician / Mechanic within the HGV, Commercial Vehicle, LGV, PSV, Heavy Plant, Car or an associated sector.
* Ideally have a qualification in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair.
* Or a time served HGV Technician.
* 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.
The HGV Technician role / 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: 7pm – 7am, Tuesday to Friday.
Apply today to start your 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: Birtley,
Chester-le-Street,
Tyne and Wear,
DH3 2SP
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