PDI Technician - Leicester

DAF Trucks Ltd; Leicester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive manufacturer in Leicester seeks an experienced PDI Technician. The role involves ensuring PDI’s and RI’s are performed according to manufacturer’s procedures and working closely with the parts team for correct fittings. Candidates must have experience within the HGV sector and ideally possess a qualification in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair. A full UK driving licence is required. Attractive benefits include competitive pay, overtime at premium rates, and extensive training opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate

Overtime at premium rates

Excellent training & development opportunities

22 days holiday, rising to 25 after 5 years

Employee Of the Month Competition

Employee Assistance Program

Pension

Death in Service Life Insurance Scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Previous experience in HGV, Commercial Vehicle, LGV, or associated sectors.
• Ideally possess a qualification in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair.
• Must have a full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Ensure PDI’s and RI’s are performed per manufacturer’s procedures.
• Work with the parts team to ensure correct parts fitting.
• Complete PDI and RI sheets per instructions.

Skills

Experience as a Technician / Mechanic

Knowledge of Vehicle Maintenance and Repair

Full UK driving licence

Education

Qualification in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair

Job description

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate depending on your PDI Technician experience and working pattern
• Overtime at premium rates
• Excellent DAF Training & development opportunities – in house and manufacturer’s
• 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 are we looking for as a PDI Technician

• You will have previous experience working as a Technician / Mechanic within the HGV, Commercial Vehicle, LGV, PSV, Heavy Plant, Car or an associated sector.
• Ideally have a qualification in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair.
• Or a time served Technician.
• Full UK driving licence.

The PDI Technician role / responsibilities include

Ensure PDI’s and RI’s are carried out according to manufacturer’s procedures and in a safe and responsible manner. Ensure all work is carried out in accordance with PDI standard times. Work with the parts team to make sure the correct parts are fitted to the vehicles. Confirm that PDI and RI sheets are completed as per manufacturer/customer instructions. Adhere to all relevant Type Approval regulations.

Working hours

Week 1, Monday – Friday 8am – 4:30pm. Week 2, Monday – Friday 10am – 6:30pm.

Apply today to start your PDI Technician journey with Ford & Slater