HGV Technician - Nightshift - Birtley

Ford & Slater Spalding; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & development

HGV licence training

Pension

Life Insurance

Cycle to work

Employee Of The Month

Employee Assistance Program

Holiday allowance

Job summary

Ford and Slater is recruiting an HGV Technician for the Birtley dealership. The role covers servicing and repairing trucks, performing safety inspections and diagnostics, and preparing vehicles for MOTs on a night shift (Tue–Fri, 19:00–07:00).

Full UK driving licence and a Level 3 CV maintenance qualification are preferred. Company offers in-house and manufacturer training, pension, life insurance, cycle-to-work, holiday entitlement, and an Employee Assistance Program.

Qualifications

• Qualified to Level 3 (C&G, NVQ or equivalent) in Commercial Vehicle Maintenance and repair.
• Apprenticeship or formal training completed.
• Experience as an HGV/Commercial Vehicle technician.

Responsibilities

• Service and repair a range of trucks and vehicles.
• Carry out safety inspections and MOT preparation.
• Diagnose faults and perform road tests as required.

Skills

HGV experience

Mechanic

Diagnostics

Safety inspections

Paperwork accuracy

Computer literacy

Own toolkit

Driving licence

Education

Level 3 CV maintenance

Tools

Tool kit

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