HGV Technician (Nightshift) - Leicester

Ford & Slater Lincoln; Norwich; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent hourly rate

Overtime at premium rates

22 days holiday (plus statutory), rising to 25 after 5 years

Employee Assistance Program

Pension

Death in Service Life Insurance Scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

A UK-based DAF Truck dealer is seeking an HGV Technician to work night shifts in their Leicester dealership. The role involves servicing and maintaining a variety of trucks, diagnosing faults, and ensuring repairs adhere to manufacturer standards. Candidates should possess a Level 3 qualification in Commercial Vehicle Maintenance and Repair and have experience as a Technician or Mechanic. Training for Light Commercial or Car Mechanics transitioning to HGV is available. Benefits include a competitive salary and extensive training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working as a Technician/Mechanic within the HGV or associated sector.
• Ideally have served a recognised apprenticeship or training programme.
• Ability to participate in breakdowns and follow company processes.

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

Previous experience as a Technician/Mechanic

Excellent technical knowledge

Fault diagnosis skills

Full UK driving licence

Education

Level 3 qualification in Commercial 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 900 staff whilst remaining a family run business. We currently have a vacancy for an HGV Technician on Nightshift at our Leicester dealership.

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

• 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) pro-rata, rising to 25 days (plus statutory) 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 on Nightshift:

• 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 diagnosis faults.
• 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 options

• 5 night week Monday to Friday, 9:30pm - 6am
• 4 night week 8:45pm – 7am

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.

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.

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