Commercial Vehicle Technician

Daf Trucks Uk Ltd; Sevenoaks; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading commercial vehicle manufacturer is seeking a Commercial Vehicle Technician in Sevenoaks, Kent. The role involves testing vehicles, diagnosing faults, servicing, and repairing heavy vehicles, with salary potential over £50k annually due to regular overtime. Candidates should have relevant mechanical experience, a driving licence, and strong problem-solving skills. Benefits include sickness pay, 30 days holiday, a company pension scheme, and a £2,000 Welcome Bonus.

Benefits

Sickness pay

30 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays)

Company pension scheme

£2,000 Welcome Bonus

Qualifications

• Previous experience in mechanics, preferably in heavy vehicle.
• Driving licence, preferably HGV.
• Desirable: DAF trucks mechanical experience.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Problem solving skills

Ability to work well under pressure

Attention to detail

Team player

Computer literate

Education

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

Job description

Commercial Vehicle Technician - Sevenoaks, Kent

Company: DAF Trucks UK Ltd

Location: Sevenoaks, Kent

Postcode: TN13 2TL

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
• Order replacement parts

Application date/time: 2026-01-17 23:59

Reference number: 1096879

Overview

Previous experience in mechanics (preferably heavy vehicle). Qualification in vehicle maintenance and repair (preferably heavy vehicle) e.g. City & Guilds or NVQ Level 3. Driving licence (preferably HGV). Computer literate. Ability to work well under pressure. Team player. Ability to use own initiative. Literacy and numeracy skills. Attention to detail. Problem solving skills. Available for overtime. Desirable Qualities include: DAF trucks mechanical experience.

• Salary: Salary will be very competitive with potential to earn in excess of £50k per year with regular overtime.
• Shifts: Alternate weekly 40 hour, day shifts from 6.00am-2.30pm and 2.00pm-10.30pm, Monday to Friday with a Saturday rota as required.
• Benefits: Sickness pay, 30 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays), Company pension scheme, £2,000 Welcome Bonus

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.

Application method: APPLY ONLINE BELOW OR CALL 01233 658762 FOR AN APPLICATION FORM

Category: Automotive