HGV Technician (Night Shift) - Coventry

Ford & Slater DAF; Coventry; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading DAF Truck dealer in Coventry is seeking a Nightshift HGV Technician to service and maintain trucks. Candidates should have HGV Technician experience and a full UK driving licence. This role offers competitive pay and excellent training opportunities. Apply today to join the team!

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate

Overtime at premium rates

22 days holiday plus statutory

Employee Assistance Program

Career Progression Opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous experience as an HGV Technician / Mechanic.
• Full UK driving licence required.
• Ability to follow company processes and complete paperwork.

Responsibilities

• Servicing and maintaining a wide variety of Trucks and Vehicles.
• Performing fault diagnostics and mechanical/electrical repairs.
• Preparing vehicles for MOT.

Skills

HGV Technician experience

Ability to participate in breakdowns

General computer literacy

Education

Qualification in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair

Job description

Overview

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 930 staff whilst remaining a family run business. We currently have a vacancy for a Nightshift HGV Technician in the fantastic team at our DAF Trucks Depot in Coventry.

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 (pro-rata), rising to 25 days plus statutory (pro-rata) after 5 years service
• Employee Of The Month Competition
• Employee Assistance Program
• Career Progression Opportunities
• 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.

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.

Working hours

Week 1: Mon - Thurs 8pm to 7am. Week 2: Tues – Fri 8pm to 7am.

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 haven’t received a reply within 21 days, your application has been unsuccessful.