Commercial Vehicle Technician - Strood, Kent

DAF Trucks UK; Rochester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A heavy vehicle manufacturer in Rochester is looking for skilled mechanics to join their team. Successful applicants will receive competitive salaries, with opportunities for technical training and overtime. The role involves testing vehicles, diagnosing faults, and servicing vehicles. Candidates should have a background in heavy vehicle mechanics, relevant qualifications, and preferably possess an HGV licence. The company offers additional benefits including 30 days holiday and a pension scheme, making it an attractive opportunity for mechanics.

Benefits

30 days holiday

Company pension scheme

Sickness pay

Qualifications

• Previous experience in mechanics, preferably heavy vehicle.
• Driving licence, preferably HGV.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Ability to work well under pressure

Team player

Ability to use own initiative

Literacy and numeracy skills

Availability for overtime

Education

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

Tools

Own tools

Job description

Overview

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.

Benefits

• 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)
• Company pension scheme.

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.

*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.

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Address Channel Commercials PLC,
Whitewall Road,
Medway City Estate,
Rochester,
Medway,
ME2 4EW