DAFaid Technician - Bournemouth

DAF Trucks UK; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading truck dealership in Bournemouth is seeking a skilled DAFaid Technician. The role involves providing roadside assistance and repairs for DAF vehicles, ensuring high standards of service. Ideal candidates will have experience as HGV Technicians, strong problem-solving abilities, and a full UK driving licence. This position offers competitive salary and various employee benefits, including career development opportunities.

Benefits

Employee Assistance program

Free eye test

Pension Scheme

Career development pathways

Cycle To Work Scheme

30 days holiday including Bank Holidays

Qualifications

• Experience with DAF vehicles is beneficial.
• A full UK driving licence (HGV licence preferred but not essential).
• Ability to represent the company with professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Provide roadside assistance and emergency repairs to DAF vehicles.
• Diagnose faults quickly and efficiently using diagnostic tools.
• Carry out repairs following DAF's quality and safety standards.
• Maintain communication with the Control Centre and customers.

Skills

Proven experience as an HGV Technician

Strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills

Ability to work independently

Flexible approach to working hours

Job description

Adams Morey, one of the UK’s leading DAF Truck dealerships, is looking for a skilled and motivatedDAFaid Technician to join our busyBournemouth team.

This is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated commercial vehicle technician who thrives in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment.

Salary: Competitive Salary with standby and call out enhancements

Hours

• Monday to Friday, 8.00 am to 4.30 pm basic, i.e. 40 hours per week
• 24 hour call outs including weekends (alternating weeks)

Other duties may be required of the post holder in addition to those listed above and below, to ensure that the requirements of the business are met at all times.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide roadside assistance and emergency repairs to DAF vehicles.
• Diagnose faults quickly and efficiently using the latest diagnostic tools.
• Carry out repairs to the highest standards, ensuring customer safety and satisfaction.
• Maintain clear communication with the DAFaid Control Centre and customers.
• Ensure all work is completed in line with DAF’s quality, safety and compliance standards.

Ideally, we are looking for

• Proven experience as an HGV Technician.
• Strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills.
• A full UK driving licence (HGV licence preferred but not essential).
• A flexible approach to working hours, including call-out and shift patterns.
• The ability to work independently and represent Adams Morey with professionalism.

In return we’ll offer

• Employee Assistance program
• Mental Health First Aiders within the business
• Free Flu jabs if you are ineligible through the NHS
• Free eye test plus £70 contribution towards glasses for display screen users
• Employee discounts on a range of products and services including holidays, days out and supermarket shops
• 30 days holiday including Bank Holidays rising by 1 day every 5 years capped at 33
• Free Independent mortgage advice service
• Pension Scheme
• Salary Sacrifice (if eligible)
• Staff Events
• Free parking
• Cycle To Work Scheme
• Career development pathways and training
• Quarterly Star Awards

Who we are

Adams Morey is a part of the Greenhous Group which holds a position as one of the leading independent commercial enterprises in the UK. With 21 sites across the UK, Greenhous are one of the largest groups across the network.

Adams Morey itself was launched in 1973 and has successfully built an extensive customer base in the truck and van marketplace along the south coast. With its company headquarters in Southampton, we are the main DAF truck dealers in the area offering sales, parts and servicing.