HGV Technician

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

Job summary

A leading HGV dealership in Norwich is looking for an HGV Technician on Nightshift. The role offers excellent training, a competitive hourly rate, and multiple employee benefits. Successful candidates will have experience in vehicle maintenance or mechanics, a Level 3 qualification in vehicle repair, and a Full UK driving licence. Duties include servicing trucks, fault diagnosis, and ensuring repairs follow safety standards. Join us and become a vital part of our team!

Benefits

Excellent hourly rate

Overtime at premium rates

22 days holiday (25 after 5 years)

Employee Assistance Program

Pension

Death in Service Life Insurance

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Technician / Mechanic in HGV or related sectors.
• Recognised apprenticeship or training programme preferred.
• Excellent maintenance according to manufacturer’s procedures.

Responsibilities

• Servicing and maintaining a variety of Trucks and Vehicles.
• Fault diagnostics and safety inspections.
• Carrying out repairs in a safe manner.

Skills

Technical knowledge in HGV maintenance

Fault diagnosis skills

Ability to participate in breakdowns

Completion of job cards and service records

Full UK driving licence

Education

Level 3 in Commercial 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 a vacancy for an HGV Technician on Nightshift at our Norwich dealership.

As an HGV Technician on Nightshift, we can offer you:

• Excellent 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), rising to 25 days (plus statutory), 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 on Nightshift:

• 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 a 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 participate in breakdowns.
• Skills to follow company processes for completing all paperwork including accurate completion of job cards and service records.
• Full UK driving licence.

Shift Pattern

• Monday to Friday, 10pm - 6:30am

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.

As anequal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate and are committed to provide equal opportunities, a fully inclusive work environment and fairness for all.

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.

Address William Frost Way,
New Costessey,
Norwich,
Norfolk,
NR5 0JS

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