HGV Technician

FORD & SLATER LIMITED; Redcar; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Nightshift HGV Technician to join their dedicated team. This role offers excellent training and development opportunities, including HGV driving licence training after a qualifying period. You will be responsible for servicing and maintaining a wide variety of trucks and vehicles, ensuring repairs are conducted according to manufacturers' procedures. With a commitment to employee growth and a supportive work environment, this position is ideal for those looking to advance their careers in the automotive sector. Join a family-run business that values its staff and encourages career progression.

Benefits

Overtime at premium rates

Excellent DAF Training

22 days holiday (rising to 25 after 5 years)

Employee Assistance Program

Career Progression Opportunities

Pension

Death in Service Life Insurance

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience as a Technician/Mechanic in HGV or related sectors.
• Level 3 qualification in Commercial Vehicle Maintenance and Repair.

Responsibilities

• Servicing and maintaining a variety of Trucks and Vehicles.
• Carry out safety inspections and prepare vehicles for MOT's.

Skills

Fault Diagnostics

Technical Knowledge

Safety Inspections

Computer Literacy

HGV Maintenance

Education

Level 3 in Commercial Vehicle Maintenance and Repair

Recognised Apprenticeship

Job description

Job Description

NIGHTSHIFT HGV TECHNICIAN

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 a vacancy for a Nightshift HGV Technician at our Sheffield 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 manufacturers
• HGV driving licence training after qualifying period
• 22 days holiday (pro-rata, excluding statutory), rising to 25 days 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 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 who would like to transfer your skills then we can offer you training to become a 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 manufacturers procedures.
• Sound knowledge to accurately diagnose faults.
• Carry safety inspections and prepare vehicles for MOT's.
• 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.

Shift Pattern: Monday Thursday / Tuesday - Friday.

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 manufacturers procedures and in a safe and responsible manner.
• Road test vehicle when required, subject to licence restrictions.

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.

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