HGV Technician - Chesterfield

Ford & Slater Limited; Chesterfield; Remote; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay

Training opportunities

Licence training

Holiday 22 days

Cycle to work

Pension

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance

Job summary

Ford and Slater are among the UK's largest DAF Truck dealers, with 16 locations and over 900 staff. We have an HGV Technician vacancy at our Chesterfield dealership.

The role involves servicing a wide range of trucks, diagnostics, and MOT preparation, following manufacturer procedures and ensuring safety. The successful candidate will have HGV experience, ideally Level 3 CV maintenance, own tool kit, and full UK driving licence.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as an HGV Technician/Mechanic in HGV, CV, LGV, PSV, Heavy Plant or related sector.
• Apprenticeship or training programme preferred; Level 3 qualification in CV maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Servicing and maintaining a wide variety of Trucks and Vehicles.
• Fault diagnostics and MOT preparation.
• Mechanical and Electrical repairs.
• Follow manufacturer procedures and ensure safety.

Skills

HGV Technician

HGV Mechanic

Vehicle maintenance

Fault diagnostics

Safety inspections

Documentation

Computer literacy

Full UK driving licence

Education

Level 3 (C&G/NVQ) in Commercial Vehicle Maintenance

Job description

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 in the fantastic team at our Chesterfield dealership.

As an HGV Technician, we can offer you:

• 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 statutory), rising to 25 days after 5 years 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 an HGV Technician:

• Previous experience working as a HGV Technician / HGV Mechanic within the HGV, Commercial Vehicle, LGV, PSV, Heavy Plant, Car or an associated sector.
• 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 diagnosis faults.
• Ability to carry out safety inspections and prepare vehicles for MOT's.
• 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.
• Own tool kit.
• Full UK driving licence.

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.

Shifts: Alternating weeks, Monday to Friday: 6am - 3pm / 1pm - 10pm

As anequal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate and are committed to provide equal opportunities, a fully inclusive work environment and fairness for all.