HGV Technician - Corby

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

Job summary

A leading truck dealer in Corby is seeking an experienced HGV Technician to join their team. The role involves servicing and maintaining trucks, fault diagnostics, and preparing vehicles for MOT. Candidates should have prior experience in the sector and a full UK driving licence. This position offers competitive pay and training opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate

Overtime at premium rates

Training & Development opportunities

22 days holiday plus stats

Pension

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in HGV, Commercial Vehicle, LGV, PSV, Heavy Plant, or associated sector.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Servicing and maintaining a variety of Trucks and Vehicles.
• Conducting fault diagnostics.
• Preparing vehicles for MOT.

Skills

Previous experience as HGV Technician / Mechanic

Ability to participate in breakdowns

General level of computer literacy

Education

Qualification in 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 a vacancy for an HGV Technician in the fantastic team at our DAF Trucks Depot in Corby.

What we offer

• Competitive hourly rate depending on your HGV Technician experience
• Overtime at premium rates
• Excellent DAF HGV Technician Training & Development opportunities – in house and manufacturer’s
• HGV driving licence training after qualifying period
• 22 days holiday (plus Statutory holidays), rising to 25 days (plus stats) 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

• You will have previous experience working as an HGV Technician / Mechanic within the HGV, Commercial Vehicle, LGV, PSV, Heavy Plant, Car or an associated sector.
• Ideally have a qualification in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair.
• Or a time served HGV Technician.
• Ability to participate in breakdowns.
• 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.

The HGV Technician role / responsibilities

Servicing and maintaining a wide variety of Trucks and Vehicles. Fault Diagnostics. MOT Preparation. Mechanical and Electrical repairs. 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. Attend any technical or development training that is made available.

Shift Pattern

Week 1: Mon – Fri 6am to 2:30pm. Week 2: Mon – Fri 1:30pm to 10pm.

Saturday morning on late week paid as overtime.

How to apply

Apply today to start your journey with Ford & Slater

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