HGV Technician (Nightshift) - Norwich

Ford & Slater Lincoln; Norwich; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent hourly rate

Overtime at premium rates

HGV driving licence training

22 days holiday (plus statutory)

Employee Assistance Program

Pension

Death in Service Life Insurance Scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

A leading HGV dealer is seeking an experienced HGV Technician for their Nightshift in Norwich. This role includes servicing and maintaining various trucks, conducting safety inspections, and ensuring compliance with manufacturer's procedures. The ideal candidate will have extensive technical knowledge and a Level 3 qualification in Commercial Vehicle Maintenance. This position offers excellent training opportunities and competitive pay. Join a family-run business committed to providing a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Technician/Mechanic within HGV or associated sectors.
• Recognized apprenticeship or training program ideally completed.
• Excellent technical knowledge ensuring repairs are carried out to manufacturer’s procedures.
• Able to diagnose faults and follow manufacturer procedures.
• Willingness to work on night shift and participate in breakdowns.

Responsibilities

• Servicing and maintaining a variety of Trucks and Vehicles.
• Carry out safety inspections and prepare vehicles for MOT.
• Ensure repairs are carried out safely and according to procedures.
• Road test vehicles when permitted by licence.
• Complete paperwork accurately (job cards, service records).

Skills

Technical knowledge in HGV maintenance and repair

Fault diagnosis

Ability to participate in breakdowns

Full UK driving licence

Good communication

Education

Qualified to Level 3 (C&G, NVQ or equivalent) in Commercial Vehicle Maintenance and Repair

Tools

Manufacturer procedures

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