HGV Technician - Nightshift - Birtley

Ford & Slater Limited; Chester-le-Street; Remote; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime premium

Training & development

Pension

Life insurance

Cycle to work

Job summary

Ford and Slater Limited is recruiting an HGV Technician for night shifts at our Birtley dealership. You will service and maintain a wide range of trucks, conduct safety inspections, and perform diagnostics to ensure repairs meet manufacturer standards.

Overtime is available at premium rates and training opportunities are provided to develop your skills. The role requires a Level 3 qualification in CV maintenance, a full UK driving licence, and the ability to work on night shifts (Tuesday to

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Technician/Mechanic in HGV or related sectors.
• Training to become HGV Technician available for transferable Car/Light Commercial mechanics.
• Ideally completed an apprenticeship or Level 3 CV maintenance qualification.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturer procedures and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Servicing and maintaining a wide range of Trucks and Vehicles.
• Carry out safety inspections and prepare vehicles for MOTs.
• Perform fault diagnostics and identify repair requirements.
• Carry out repairs according to manufacturer procedures and safety standards.
• Road test vehicles when required, subject to licence restrictions.

Skills

HGV experience

Level 3 CV maintenance

Fault diagnosis

Full UK driving licence

Paperwork accuracy

Computer literacy

Own tools

Education

Level 3 (C&G/NVQ) in CV 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 vacancies for anHGV Technicianworking on nightshift, at our fantastic Birtley Dealership.

As an HGV Technician,we can offer you:

• An hourly rate of £20 - 22 (depending on your HGV Technician experience).
• Overtime at premium rates.
• Excellent DAF Training & development opportunities – in house and manufacturer’s.
• HGV driving licence training after qualifying period.
• 22 days holiday (plus stats), pro-rata, rising to 25 days (plus stats), pro-rata, 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:

Ideally, you will have the following skills:

• 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 an 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 diagnosis faults.
• Ability to carry out safety inspections and prepare vehicles for MOT's.
• Participate in breakdowns as required.
• 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.

Nightshift working pattern: Tuesday to Friday, 19:00 – 07:00

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.

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

Address Birtley,
Chester-le-Street,
Tyne and Wear,
DH3 2SP