HGV Technician

JR United Kingdom; Pudsey; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the HGV sector is seeking Nightshift HGV Technicians to join their expanding team. The role offers excellent training opportunities and benefits, catering to those with prior experience in HGV or related fields. Ideal candidates will possess a Level 3 qualification and demonstrate strong technical skills.

Benefits

Excellent hourly rate

Overtime at premium rates

DAF Training & development opportunities

HGV driving license training

22 days holiday rising to 25

Employee Of The Month Competition

Pension

Death in Service Life Insurance

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Technician/Mechanic for HGV or associated sectors required.
• Recognized apprenticeship or training program completion preferred.
• Ability to diagnose faults and carry out safety inspections.

Responsibilities

• Servicing and maintaining a variety of trucks and vehicles.
• Carrying out safety inspections and preparing vehicles for MOTs.
• Fault diagnostics ensuring safety and compliance.

Skills

Technical knowledge

Diagnostic skills

Computer literacy

Education

Level 3 in Commercial Vehicle Maintenance and Repair

Job description

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Ford and Slater are one of the UK’s largest DAF Truck dealer groups with 16 locations from Norwich to Birtley in the North East, employing over 850 staff while remaining a family-run business. We currently have vacancies for Nightshift HGV Technicians at our Leeds dealership.

As a Nightshift HGV Technician, we can offer you:

• Excellent hourly rate depending on experience
• Overtime at premium rates
• Excellent DAF Training & development opportunities in-house and from manufacturers
• HGV driving licence training after the qualifying period
• 22 days holiday (pro-rata, excluding statutory), rising to 25 days after 5 years of 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 Nightshift HGV Technician:

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 interested in transferring your skills, we can provide training to become an HGV Technician.

Ideally, have completed a recognized apprenticeship or training program.

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 according to manufacturers' procedures.

Sound knowledge to accurately diagnose faults.

Carry out safety inspections and prepare vehicles for MOTs.

Ability to participate in breakdowns.

Skills to follow company processes for completing all paperwork, including accurate completion of job cards and service records.

Basic computer literacy is advantageous.

Full UK driving license.

Shift Pattern:

Monday to Thursday / Tuesday to Friday.

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

• Servicing and maintaining a wide variety of trucks and vehicles
• Carrying out safety inspections and preparing vehicles for MOTs
• Fault diagnostics
• Ensuring repairs are carried out according to manufacturers' procedures in a safe and responsible manner
• Road testing vehicles when required, subject to license restrictions

Apply today to start your journey with Ford & Slater

No agencies please. If you do not receive a reply within 21 days, your application has been unsuccessful.