HGV Technician (Nightshift) - Norwich

DAF Trucks Ltd; Norwich; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent hourly rate

Overtime at premium rates

DAF Technician training & development

22 days holiday, rising to 25

Employee Assistance Program

Pension

Death in Service Life Insurance

Cycle to work scheme

EAP

Job summary

A leading vehicle dealership in Norwich is seeking a qualified HGV Technician for a Nightshift role. Responsibilities include servicing, maintaining, and diagnosing faults in a variety of trucks and vehicles, ensuring all repairs meet manufacturer standards. The position offers excellent training opportunities and a generous benefits package, including overtime pay and holiday allowance. Ideal candidates will have previous experience and a Level 3 qualification in Commercial Vehicle Maintenance.

Qualifications

• Experience in HGV, Commercial Vehicle, LGV, PSV, Heavy Plant, or related sector.
• Served a recognised apprenticeship or training programme.
• Sound knowledge ensures repairs follow manufacturer procedures.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Servicing and maintaining a variety of Trucks and Vehicles.
• Carry out safety inspections and prepare vehicles for MOTs.
• Ensure repairs are safe, responsible, and compliant with procedures.
• Road test vehicles as permitted by licence.

Skills

Previous experience working as a Technician / Mechanic

Excellent technical knowledge

Ability to diagnose faults

Skills to complete all paperwork

Full UK driving licence

Education

Qualified to 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