HGV Technician - Birtley

Fordandslaterrugby; Chester-le-Street; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A large vehicle dealership in Chester-le-Street is seeking an experienced HGV Technician to service and maintain a range of trucks. The role involves diagnostics, repairs, and safety inspections. Competitive hourly rates of £18-22, overtime available, and comprehensive training provided. Ideal candidates will have a Level 3 qualification and a full UK driving license. This position offers career development and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate

Overtime pay

Excellent training opportunities

22-25 days holiday

Employee Assistance Program

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Previous experience in HGV, LGV, or related sectors.
• Ability to carry out safety inspections.
• Participate in breakdowns as needed.

Responsibilities

• Servicing and maintaining a wide variety of Trucks and Vehicles.
• Carry out safety inspections and prepare vehicles for MOT's.
• Fault diagnostics and repairs according to manufacturer’s procedures.

Skills

Experience as Technician / Mechanic

Technical knowledge in maintenance

Fault diagnosis skills

Full UK driving licence

General computer literacy

Education

Level 3 qualification in Commercial Vehicle Maintenance and repair

Job description

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 vacancies for HGV Technician's working on various day shifts, at our Birtley Dealership.

We offer

• An hourly rate of £18 - 22 (depending on your HGV Technician experience).
• Overtime at premium rates.
• Excellent DAF 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 we are looking for as an HGV Technician

Ideally, you will have the following skills but training will be provided:

• Previous experience working as a Technician / Mechanic within the HGV, Commercial Vehicle, LGV, PSV, Heavy Plant, Car or an associated sector.
• If you are a Light Commercial or Car Mechanic who would like to transfer your skills then we can offer you training to become an HGV Technician.
• 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.
• Ability to carry out safety inspections and prepare vehicles for MOT's.
• Participate in breakdowns as required.
• The 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.

Available Shifts

• Day shift, 4 on 4 off.

Role and responsibilities

The HGV Technician role / responsibilities include (but not limited to):

Servicing and maintaining a wide variety of Trucks and Vehicles. Carry out safety inspections and prepare vehicles for MOT's. Fault Diagnostics. 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.

Apply

Apply today to start your HGV Technician journey with Ford & Slater

No agencies please. It is not always possible to get back individually to each applicant, so if you have not received a reply within 21 days, your application has been unsuccessful. Thank you for your understanding.

Address Birtley,
Chester-le-Street,
Tyne and Wear,
DH3 2SP