HGV TECHNICIAN (Nightshift) - SHEFFIELD

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

Job summary

A leading truck dealership in the UK seeks an HGV Technician for night shifts in Sheffield. The role involves servicing and maintaining various trucks, conducting safety inspections, and performing fault diagnostics. Candidates should have experience in the relevant sectors, a UK driving licence, and own tools. Training will be provided for suitable candidates. Excellent perks include competitive hourly rates, overtime opportunities, and comprehensive training packages.

Benefits

Excellent hourly rate

Overtime at premium rates

DAF Training & development opportunities

22 days holiday plus statutory

Pension

Death in Service Life Insurance Scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Previous experience working as an HGV Technician or Mechanic.
• Experience in HGV, Commercial Vehicle, LGV, PSV, Heavy Plant, Car sectors.
• Ability to carry out safety inspections and prepare vehicles for MOT.
• Excellent understanding of manufacturer procedures.

Responsibilities

• Servicing and maintaining a variety of Trucks and Vehicles.
• Carry out safety inspections and prepare vehicles for MOT.
• Fault Diagnostics and repairs according to manufacturer procedures.

Skills

HGV Technician experience

Technical knowledge

Fault diagnosis

General computer literacy

Full UK driving licence

Education

Recognised apprenticeship or training (Level 3, C&G, NVQ)

Tools

Own tool kit

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 working nightshift at our Sheffield dealership.

As an HGV Technician, we can offer you:

• Excellent hourly rate (depending on your HGV Technician experience and working pattern)
• Overtime at premium rates
• Excellent DAF 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
• Pension
• Death in Service Life Insurance Scheme
• Cycle to work scheme

Who are we looking for as an HGV Technician:

Ideally, you will have the following skills but training will be provided:

• Previous experience working as an HGV 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.
• Or be a time served HGV Technician.
• Excellent technical knowledge ensuring maintenance and repairs are carried out to manufacturer’s procedures.
• Sound knowledge to accurately diagnosis faults.
• Ability to carry safety inspections, prepare vehicles for MOT's and participate in breakdowns.
• General level of computer literacy is advantageous.
• Own tool kit.
• Full UK driving licence.

Night shift working hours: Alternate weeks, Monday – Thursday / Tuesday – Friday, 18:00 to 06:30.

The HGV Technician role / responsibilities include

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.

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 Orgreave Drive,
Sheffield,
South Yorkshire,
S13 9NR