HGV Technician (Nightshift) – Leicester

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

Job summary

A leading company in the UK’s commercial vehicle sector seeks a Nightshift HGV Technician for its Leicester dealership. This role offers a competitive hourly rate, extensive training opportunities, and numerous employee benefits, including a pension and holiday entitlements. Ideal candidates will possess relevant technical knowledge, experience, and a commitment to maintaining high standards of repair work.

Benefits

Excellent DAF Training & development opportunities

22 days holiday (pro-rata)

Overtime at premium rates

Employee Assistance Program

Pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Death in Service Life Insurance Scheme

Employee Of The Month Competition

Qualifications

• Previous experience as Technician/Mechanic in HGV or associated sector.
• Recognised apprenticeship or training programme preferred.
• Full UK driving license required.

Responsibilities

• Servicing and maintaining a variety of Trucks and Vehicles.
• Fault Diagnostics and safety inspections.
• Ensure repairs are done to manufacturer’s procedures.

Skills

Technical knowledge

Fault diagnosis

Safety inspections

Follow company processes

Education

Level 3 (C&G, NVQ or equivalent)

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 vacancy for a Nightshift HGV Technician at our Leicester dealership.

As a Nightshift HGV Technician, we can offer you:

• Excellent hourly rate (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 (pro-rata, excluding statutory), rising to 25 days 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 Nightshift HGV Technician:

• 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 may be able 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.
• 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 – Friday 9pm to 6:30am

The Nightshift 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.

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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