HGV Technician (Weekend Shift) - Newark

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

Job summary

A leading DAF Truck dealer is seeking an experienced HGV Technician for the Weekend Shift at their Newark dealership. The role involves servicing and maintaining various trucks, performing safety inspections, and ensuring compliance with manufacturer procedures. The ideal candidate should have prior experience in the HGV or commercial vehicle sector, with a Level 3 qualification and a full UK driving licence. Competitive pay and extensive training opportunities are provided.

Benefits

Excellent hourly rate

Overtime at premium rates

DAF Training & development opportunities

22 days holiday

Employee Assistance Program

Pension

Death in Service Life Insurance Scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Technician/Mechanic in HGV or commercial vehicle sector.
• Ideally completed a recognized apprenticeship or training program.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Servicing and maintaining a variety of trucks and vehicles.
• Carrying out safety inspections and preparing vehicles for MOTs.
• Performing fault diagnostics and ensuring repairs meet manufacturer's procedures.

Skills

Technical knowledge

Fault diagnosis

Computer literacy

Driving skills

Education

Level 3 qualification (C&G, NVQ or equivalent)

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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