HGV Technician (Nightshift) - Newark

Fordandslaternewark; Norwich; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading DAF Truck dealer in Newark is seeking an experienced HGV Technician for night shifts. The role involves servicing and maintaining trucks, fault diagnostics, and ensuring repairs follow manufacturer’s guidelines. We offer competitive pay, training opportunities, and a strong benefits package. Ideal candidates will have prior HGV Technician experience and a full UK driving licence.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate

Overtime at premium rates

Excellent training opportunities

22 days holiday, rising to 25 after 5 years

Employee Of The Month Competition

Employee Assistance Program

Pension with enhanced contribution

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Previous experience working as an HGV Technician / Mechanic.
• Must have ability to participate in breakdowns.
• General level of computer literacy is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Servicing and maintaining a wide variety of Trucks and Vehicles.
• Fault Diagnostics and Mechanical repairs.
• Ensure repairs are carried out according to manufacturer’s procedures.

Skills

HGV Technician experience

Vehicle Maintenance and Repair qualification

Computer literacy

Full UK driving licence

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 850 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(but not limited to):

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

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