HGV Technician (Nightshift) - Newark

DAF Trucks UK; Winthorpe; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading truck dealership in Winthorpe is seeking an experienced HGV Technician to join their nightshift team. The role involves servicing a variety of trucks and vehicles, performing diagnostics, and ensuring high-quality repairs. Ideal candidates will have previous experience or qualifications in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair. This opportunity offers competitive hourly rates, training, and excellent employee benefits.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate

Overtime at premium rates

22 days holiday

Employee Assistance Program

Pension plan

Qualifications

• Experience working as an HGV Technician or in a related sector.
• Ideally have a qualification in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Servicing and maintaining a variety of Trucks and Vehicles.
• Perform fault diagnostics and mechanical repairs.
• Prepare vehicles for MOT.

Skills

Previous experience as an HGV Technician

Ability to participate in breakdowns

General level of computer literacy

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 850 staff whilst remaining a family run business. We currently have an exciting position as an HGV Technician in the fantastic team at our DAF Trucks Depot in Newark. 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 (excluding statutory), rising to 25 days after 5 years service
• Employee Of The Month Competition
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pension (Enhanced Employer Contribution)
• Death in Service Life Insurance Scheme
• Cycle to work scheme

Who are we looking for:

• 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 Monday to Friday 9:15pm – 6:45am.

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 14 days, your application has been unsuccessful.

Address Lincoln Road,
Winthorpe,
Newark,
Nottinghamshire,
NG24 2NZ

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