HGV Technician (Nightshift) - Newark

DAF Trucks UK; Norwich; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading truck dealership in Newark is seeking an experienced HGV Technician for the nightshift. Responsibilities include servicing and maintaining a variety of trucks and vehicles, performing fault diagnostics, and ensuring repairs comply with manufacturer standards. The ideal candidate will have experience as an HGV Technician, a full UK driving licence, and skills in completing paperwork accurately. Competitive hourly rates and extensive training opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate

Overtime at premium rates

Excellent training & development opportunities

22 days holiday, rising to 25 days after 5 years

Employee Assistance Program

Pension (Enhanced Employer Contribution)

Death in Service Life Insurance

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Previous experience within the HGV, Commercial Vehicle, LGV, PSV, Heavy Plant, Car sectors.
• General level of computer literacy is advantageous.
• Time served HGV Technician considered.

Responsibilities

• Servicing and maintaining Trucks and Vehicles.
• Fault diagnostics and Mechanical/Electrical repairs.
• Ensure repairs are safe and follow manufacturer procedures.

Skills

Experience as an HGV Technician / Mechanic

Communication skills for paperwork

Computer literacy

Ability to participate in breakdowns

Full UK driving licence

Education

Qualification in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair

Job description

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 an exciting position as an HGV Technician in the fantastic team at our DAF Trucks Depot in Newark. As an HGV Technician on nightshift, we can offer you:

• 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 (excluding statutory), rising to 25 days after 5 years service
• Employee Of The Month Competition
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pension (Enhanced Employer Contribution)
• Death in Service Life Insurance Scheme
• Cycle to work scheme

Who are we 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 include

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 Monday to Friday 9:15pm – 6:45am.

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 14 days, your application has been unsuccessful.

Address Lincoln Road,
Winthorpe,
Newark,
Nottinghamshire,
NG24 2NZ