Hgv Technician

Ford & Slater DAF; Chester-le-Street; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading DAF Truck dealership in Chester-le-Street is seeking an experienced HGV Technician to service and maintain a variety of trucks. You will work on a 4 days on, 4 days off schedule with competitive pay ranging from £18-22 per hour, depending on experience. Training is available for those transitioning from lighter vehicle mechanics. Responsibilities include carrying out safety inspections, fault diagnostics, and ensuring adherence to manufacturer's procedures.

Benefits

Excellent DAF training opportunities

Pension

22 days holiday (rising to 25 after 5 years)

Qualifications

• Training will be provided for candidates without HGV experience.
• General computer literacy is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Servicing and maintaining a variety of Trucks and Vehicles.
• Carry out safety inspections and prepare vehicles for MOT's.
• Perform fault diagnostics and ensure repairs are done safely.

Skills

Previous experience as a Technician / Mechanic

Excellent technical knowledge

Ability to diagnose faults accurately

Full UK driving licence

Education

Qualified to Level 3 in Commercial Vehicle Maintenance

Job description

Overview

Ford and Slater are one of 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 vacancies for HGV Technicians working on a 4 days on, 4 days off, day shift, at our Birtley Dealership.

We offer

• An hourly rate of £18-22 (depending on HGV Technician 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 (plus stats, pro-rata), rising to 25 days (plus stats, pro-rata) after 5 years service.
• Employee Of The Month Competition.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Career Progression Opportunities.
• Pension.
• Death in Service Life Insurance Scheme.
• Cycle to work scheme.

Who we are looking for as an HGV Technician

Ideally, you will have the following skills but training will be provided:

• 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 an 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 diagnose faults.
• Ability to carry out safety inspections and prepare vehicles for MOT's.
• Participate in breakdowns as required.
• The 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.

Shifts

• Day shift, 4 on 4 off.
• Day shift, Weekends.

Role & Responsibilities

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.

How to apply

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 have not received a reply within 21 days, your application has been unsuccessful. Thank you for your understanding.