HGV Technician - Birtley Birtley, Chester-le-Street, Tyne and Wear Service & Support

HGVTraders LTD.; Chester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK vehicle servicing company is seeking an HGV Technician for various day shifts at their Birtley dealership. Candidates should have prior experience in vehicle maintenance or as a mechanic. This role offers comprehensive training, competitive pay between £18 - £22 hourly, and various additional benefits. Join a dedicated team focused on providing top-tier service in a family-run environment.

Benefits

Overtime at premium rates

Excellent training and development opportunities

22 days holiday, increasing with service

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Technician / Mechanic in HGV or related fields.
• Experience with safety inspections and MOT preparations.
• General level of computer literacy is advantageous.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Technical knowledge of vehicle maintenance

Fault diagnosis

Ability to follow manufacturer’s procedures

Education

Level 3 qualification in Commercial Vehicle Maintenance

Job description

Ford & Slater • Birtley, Chester-le-Street, Tyne and Wear, DH3 2SP, GB

Experience: Previous experience working as a Technician / Mechanic

Department: Service & Support

Job Description

We currently have vacancies for HGV Technicians working on various day shifts at our Birtley Dealership.

As an HGV Technician, we can offer you:

• 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 are we 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.

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 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.

Additional Benefits

• Company Pension
• Death in Service Cover

About the Company

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.

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