HGV Technician (Nightshift) - Coventry

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

Job summary

A leading company in the UK’s truck industry is seeking a Nightshift HGV Technician at their Coventry depot. Ideal candidates will have experience in HGV or related sectors, with responsibilities including servicing, repairs, and fault diagnostics on various vehicle types. Competitive hourly rates and excellent training opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate

Overtime at premium rates

Excellent training & development opportunities

22 days holiday, rising to 25 after 5 years

Employee Assistance Program

Pension

Death in Service Life Insurance

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Previous experience as HGV Technician/Mechanic in relevant sectors.
• Ability to participate in breakdowns.
• General level of computer literacy is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Servicing and maintaining a variety of Trucks and Vehicles.
• MOT Preparation and Fault Diagnostics.
• Carry out repairs in accordance with manufacturer’s procedures.

Skills

Fault Diagnostics

Mechanical Repairs

Electrical Repairs

Education

Qualification in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair

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 930 staff whilst remaining a family run business. We currently have a vacancy for a Nightshift HGV Technician in the fantastic team at our DAF Trucks Depot in Coventry.

As an HGV Technician on nightshift,we can offer you:

• 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 (pro-rata), rising to 25 days (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 a HGV Technician:

• 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.

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.

Working hours:

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

Apply today to start your 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.

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