HGV Technician (Nightshift) - Norwich

Ford & Slater Newark; Norwich; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent hourly rate

Overtime at premium rates

Training & development opportunities

Employee Assistance Program

Pension benefits

Death in Service Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Pension

Death in Service Life Insurance

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

A leading HGV dealer in Norwich is seeking an experienced HGV Technician for nightshift work. You will be responsible for servicing and maintaining a variety of trucks and vehicles, conducting safety inspections, and ensuring repairs are performed to manufacturer standards. The ideal candidate has previous experience as a technician, relevant qualifications, and full UK driving license. This position offers excellent training, benefits, and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Technician / Mechanic in related sectors.
• Qualified to Level 3 (C&G, NVQ or equivalent).
• Excellent technical knowledge of maintenance and repairs.
• Excellent technical knowledge and ability to diagnose faults.

Responsibilities

• Servicing and maintaining a variety of Trucks and Vehicles.
• Carry out safety inspections and prepare vehicles for MOT's.
• Ensure repairs follow manufacturer’s procedures.
• Complete job cards and service records accurately.

Skills

Technical knowledge

Fault diagnosis

Ability to follow company processes

Driving skills

Education

Level 3 in Commercial Vehicle Maintenance and Repair

Job description

Overview

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 Norwich dealership.

Benefits

• 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), rising to 25 days (plus statutory), after 5 years service
• Employee Of The Month Competition
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pension
• Death in Service Life Insurance Scheme
• Cycle to work scheme

Who we are looking for

• 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

• Monday to Friday, 10pm - 6:30am

Responsibilities

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 an equal 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.

Address William Frost Way,

New Costessey,

Norwich,

Norfolk,

NR5 0JS