HGV Technician (Nightshift) - Norwich

Slater Birtley; Norwich; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent hourly rate

Overtime at premium rates

Training and development opportunities

22 days holiday plus statutory

Cycle to work scheme

Employee Of The Month

Employee Assistance

Pension

Life insurance

Cycle to work

Job summary

A leading truck dealership in Norwich is seeking an experienced HGV Technician for night shifts. The ideal candidate will have experience in HGV, LGV, or related fields, and qualifications in Commercial Vehicle Maintenance. Benefits include a competitive hourly rate, training opportunities, holidays, and a pension plan. If you possess a full UK driving license and excellent technical skills, apply today to begin your journey with us.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a technician/mechanic in HGV or related fields.
• Ability to follow procedures for paperwork completion.
• Full UK driving license is mandatory.
• Ability to follow processes for completing job cards and service records
• Full UK driving licence required

Responsibilities

• Servicing and maintaining various trucks and vehicles.
• Conduct safety inspections and prepare vehicles for MOTs.
• Perform fault diagnostics and ensure repairs meet manufacturer standards.
• Road test vehicles where appropriate and within licence restrictions.

Skills

HGV experience

Diagnosis of faults

Technical knowledge

Attention to detail

Driving licence

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