Commercial Vehicle Technician - Ashford, Kent

DAF Trucks UK; Ashford; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading heavy vehicle manufacturer is seeking a skilled mechanic to join their team in Ashford, England. The role offers competitive pay and opportunities for career advancement through structured technical training. Key responsibilities include testing vehicles, diagnosing faults, and servicing components. Successful candidates will possess relevant experience, preferably with heavy vehicles, and will have an HGV license. Overtime opportunities are available, enhancing earning potential significantly.

Benefits

Competitive salary

30 days holiday including bank holidays

Company pension scheme

Opportunity for overtime earnings

Qualifications

• Previous experience in mechanics, preferably heavy vehicle.
• Driving licence, preferably HGV.
• Ability to use own initiative.

Responsibilities

• Test vehicles and diagnose faults.
• Service, adjust and repair vehicles/components.
• Complete job records.

Skills

Experience in mechanics

Ability to work under pressure

Team player

Literacy and numeracy skills

Available for overtime

Education

Qualification in vehicle maintenance and repair (e.g. City & Guilds or NVQ Level 3)

Job description

Successful applicants will have experience in heavy vehicle mechanics and will have opportunities to further their career with structured manufacturer, technical training. DAF trucks experience and LGV licence would be an advantage but are not essential.

• Salary will be very competitive and there is a realistic opportunity to further enhance earnings with regular overtime, giving potential to earn up to £50k per year.
• 40 hours a week plus overtime
• Alternate shifts Monday – Friday plus Saturdays on a rota basis
• Night shift positions also available
• Company benefits include sickness pay, 30 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays and company pension scheme.
• The successful applicant will be based at our Ashford depot in Kent.

Key Responsibilities

• 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

• Previous experience in mechanics (preferably heavy vehicle)
• Qualification in vehicle maintenance and repair (preferably heavy vehicle) eg City & Guilds or NVQ Level 3
• Driving licence (preferably HGV)
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Team player
• Ability to use own initiative
• Literacy and numeracy skills
• Available for overtime

Desirable Qualities

• DAF trucks mechanical experience

Please note successful candidates will be required to possess their own tools.

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Address: Channel Commercials PLC, Cobbswood Industrial Estate, Brunswick Road, Ashford, Kent, TN23 1EH