HGV Technician (Weekend Shift) - Newark

Fordandslaterlincoln; Norwich; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading truck dealership in Newark is looking for an HGV Technician for the Weekend Shift. The role involves servicing trucks, conducting safety inspections, and performing fault diagnostics. Candidates should possess Level 3 qualifications in Commercial Vehicle Maintenance or equivalent and ideally have prior experience in similar roles. The position offers excellent training, overtime opportunities, and additional benefits such as holiday leave and a pension plan.

Benefits

Excellent hourly rate depending on experience

Overtime at premium rates

DAF training & development opportunities

Employee Assistance Program

Pension

Death in Service Life Insurance Scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Technician/Mechanic within HGV or associated sector.
• Apprenticeship or training programme completed.
• Excellent technical knowledge ensuring adherence to manufacturer’s procedures.

Responsibilities

• Servicing and maintaining Trucks and Vehicles.
• Perform safety inspections and prepare vehicles for MOTs.
• Fault diagnostics and repairs following safety protocols.

Skills

Technical knowledge for maintenance and repairs

Ability to diagnose faults

Compile job cards and service records

General computer literacy

Full UK driving licence

Education

Level 3 in Commercial Vehicle Maintenance and Repair

Job description

Overview

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 a vacancy for a HGV Technician on our Weekend Shift at our Newark dealership.

What we offer

• Excellent hourly rate depending on experience
• Overtime at premium rates
• Excellent DAF 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
• Death in Service Life Insurance Scheme
• Cycle to work scheme

Who we are looking for

• 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.
• Carry safety inspections and prepare vehicles for MOT's.
• 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.

Shift Pattern

• 4 continuous days to include Saturday & Sunday, 7am to 5:30pm

Role responsibilities

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 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 Lincoln Road,

Winthorpe,

Newark,

Nottinghamshire,

NG24 2NZ

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