HGV Technician (Night Shift) - Coventry

DAF Trucks UK; Coventry; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading truck dealership in Coventry is looking for a Nightshift HGV Technician to service and maintain various vehicles. Ideal candidates will have experience as an HGV Technician and a qualification in Vehicle Maintenance. This role offers competitive pay, overtime, and training opportunities. Enjoy 22 days of holiday plus benefits after qualifying. Apply today to embark on your technician journey.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate

Overtime at premium rates

Over 22 days holiday

Employee assistance program

Death in service life insurance

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Previous experience working as an HGV Technician / Mechanic.
• Time served HGV Technician is preferable.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Servicing and maintaining a variety of Trucks and Vehicles.
• Fault diagnostics and MOT preparation.
• Mechanical and Electrical repairs.

Skills

HGV Technician experience

Ability to participate in breakdowns

General level of computer literacy

Education

Qualification in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair

Job description

Overview

Ford and Slater are one of the UK’s largest DAF Truck dealers with 16 locations from Norwich to Birtley in the North East, employing over 930 staff while remaining a family run business. We currently have a vacancy for a Nightshift HGV Technician in the DAF Trucks Depot in Coventry.

We offer

• Competitive hourly rate (depending on your HGV 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 statutory (pro‑rata), rising to 25 days plus statutory (pro‑rata) after 5 years service
• Employee Of The Month Competition
• Employee Assistance Program
• Career Progression Opportunities
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Working hours

Week 1: Mon – Thurs 8pm to 7am. Week 2: Tues – Fri 8pm to 7am.

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 haven’t received a reply within 21 days, your application has been unsuccessful.