Hgv Technician

Ford & Slater DAF; Corby; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading DAF Truck dealer in Corby is seeking an experienced HGV Technician to service and maintain a variety of trucks and vehicles. The role offers competitive pay, overtime options, and excellent training opportunities. Ideal candidates will have experience in vehicle maintenance and a full UK driving licence. Apply to join a family-run business with a strong team culture.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate

Premium overtime rates

Excellent training & development

Employee of the Month Competition

Career progression opportunities

Pension

Death in Service Life Insurance Scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Previous experience in HGV, Commercial Vehicle, or similar sector.
• Time served HGV Technician preferred.
• Ability to complete paperwork accurately.

Responsibilities

• Servicing and maintaining a variety of trucks and vehicles.
• Fault diagnostics and MOT preparation.
• Mechanical and electrical repairs as required.

Skills

HGV Technician experience

Vehicle Maintenance and Repair qualification

Ability to participate in breakdowns

General computer literacy

Full UK driving licence

Education

HGV Technician qualification

Job description

Overview

HGV TECHNICIAN

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 / Master Technician in the fantastic team at our DAF Trucks Depot in Corby.

What we offer

• Competitive hourly rate depending on your HGV Technician / Master 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 Stats), rising to 25 days (plus stats) 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

• You will have previous experience working as an HGV 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 HGV Technician.
• Ability to participate in breakdowns.
• 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.

Role and responsibilities

The HGV Technician role / responsibilities include (but not limited to):

Servicing and maintaining a wide variety of Trucks and Vehicles. Fault Diagnostics. MOT Preparation. Mechanical and Electrical repairs. 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. Attend any technical or development training that is made available.

Shift Pattern

Week 1: Mon - Fri 6am to 2:30pm. Week 2: Mon - Fri 1:30pm to 10pm. Saturday morning on late week paid as overtime.

Application notes

Apply today to start your 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