Night Shift Technician - Norwich

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

Job summary

A leading truck dealership is seeking an HGV Technician for the Night Shift in Norwich. This role offers excellent training opportunities, competitive pay, and various employee benefits while requiring a Level 3 qualification in Commercial Vehicle Maintenance. Join a family-run business committed to staff development and professional growth.

Benefits

Overtime at premium rates

Excellent training opportunities

22 days holiday increasing with service

Employee Assistance Program

Pension scheme

Death in Service Life Insurance

Cycle to work scheme

Employee of the Month Competition

Qualifications

• Prior experience as a Technician or Mechanic in HGV or associated sectors.
• Qualified to Level 3 in Commercial Vehicle Maintenance.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Servicing and maintaining a variety of Trucks and Vehicles.
• Conducting safety inspections and preparing vehicles for MOT's.
• Fault diagnostics and ensuring maintenance follows manufacturer’s procedures.

Skills

Technical knowledge

Diagnostic skills

Safety inspections

Education

Level 3 in Commercial Vehicle Maintenance and Repair

Recognised apprenticeship

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 Night Shift at our Norwich dealership.

As an HGV Technician on Night Shift, 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 Night Shift:

• 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.
• 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.

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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