Night Commercial Vehicle Technician - Strood, Kent

DAF Trucks UK; Rochester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading heavy vehicle maintenance provider in the UK is looking for a skilled mechanic to join their team in Rochester. The role offers a competitive salary with the opportunity to earn up to £50k annually through overtime. Applicants should have experience in heavy vehicle mechanics, possess relevant qualifications, and be able to work well under pressure as part of a team. The company provides night shifts and attractive benefits including a pension scheme and 30 days holiday.

Benefits

Sickness pay

30 days holiday

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience with heavy vehicle mechanics is essential.
• Qualification in vehicle maintenance and repair is preferred.
• Driving licence (preferably HGV) is recommended.

Responsibilities

• Test vehicles and diagnose faults.
• Recognise and report vehicle/component defects.
• Service, adjust and repair vehicles/components.
• Complete job records.

Skills

Previous experience in mechanics

Ability to work well under pressure

Team player

Literacy and numeracy skills

Available for overtime

Education

Qualification in vehicle maintenance and repair (City & Guilds or NVQ Level 3)

Tools

Own tools

Job description

Successful applicants will have experience in heavy vehicle mechanics and will have opportunities to further their career with structured manufacturer, technical training. DAF trucks experience and LGV licence would be an advantage but are not essential.

• Salary will be very competitive and there is a realistic opportunity to further enhance earnings with regular overtime, giving potential to earn up to £50k per year.
• We operate alternate weekly 40 hour, nightshifts from 9.45pm-6.15am, working Monday to Friday.
• Company benefits include sickness pay
• 30 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays)
• Company pension scheme.

Key responsibilities include to:

• Test vehicles and diagnose faults
• Recognise and report vehicle/component defects or symptoms of impending failure
• Service, adjust and repair vehicles/components
• Complete job records

Essential Qualities include:

• Previous experience in mechanics (preferably heavy vehicle)
• Qualification in vehicle maintenance and repair (preferably heavy vehicle) eg City & Guilds or NVQ Level 3
• Driving licence (preferably HGV)
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Team player
• Ability to use own initiative
• Literacy and numeracy skills
• Available for overtime

Desirable Qualities include:

• DAF trucks mechanical experience

Please note successful candidates will be required to possess their own tools.

*To be paid in two instalments, £1000 after 6 months successful performance, and £1000 after 12 months successful performance. Direct applicants only.Agency referrals are excluded.

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Address Channel Commercials PLC,
Whitewall Road,
Medway City Estate,
Rochester,
Medway,
ME2 4EW