Hgv Technician Nights

Ford & Slater DAF; Costessey; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading truck dealer in the UK is seeking an HGV Technician for night shifts at their Norwich dealership. The role involves servicing trucks, conducting safety inspections, and ensuring repairs adhere to manufacturer's standards. Candidates should have prior experience as a technician, preferably holding a Level 3 qualification in Commercial Vehicle Maintenance. The position offers competitive hourly rates, excellent training opportunities, and various employee benefits including holidays and pension.

Benefits

Excellent hourly rate

Overtime at premium rates

Training and development opportunities

22 days holiday, rising to 25 after 5 years

Pension

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Technician/Mechanic in related fields.
• Ideally served a recognised apprenticeship.
• Excellent technical knowledge for maintenance and repairs.

Responsibilities

• Servicing and maintaining a wide variety of Trucks and Vehicles.
• Carry out safety inspections and prepare vehicles for MOT's.
• Ensure repairs are carried out according to manufacturer's procedures.

Skills

HGV Technician experience

Fault diagnosis

Vehicle servicing

Safety inspections

Full UK driving licence

Education

Level 3 qualification in Commercial Vehicle Maintenance

Job description

Overview

HGV TECHNICIAN (NIGHT SHIFT)

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 on Night Shift at our Norwich dealership.

Benefits

• Excellent 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), rising to 25 days (plus statutory), 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

• 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 manufacturer's 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.
• Full UK driving licence.

Shift Pattern

• Monday to Friday, 10pm - 6:30am

Role / Responsibilities

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 manufacturer's procedures and in a safe and responsible manner. Road test vehicle when required, subject to licence restrictions.

Application

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