HGV Technician (Nightshift) – Sheffield

DAF Trucks Ltd; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dedicated Nightshift HGV Technician to join their Sheffield team. This role offers a fantastic hourly rate and extensive training opportunities, including HGV driving license training. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in vehicle maintenance and fault diagnosis, ensuring repairs are performed to the highest standards. With a commitment to employee development and a supportive work environment, this position promises a rewarding career path. If you're ready to take the next step in your automotive career, this is the opportunity for you!

Benefits

Excellent hourly rate

Overtime at premium rates

DAF Training & development opportunities

HGV driving licence training

22 days holiday, rising to 25 after 5 years

Employee Of The Month Competition

Employee Assistance Program

Pension

Death in Service Life Insurance Scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience as a Technician in HGV or related sectors is essential.
• Level 3 qualification in vehicle maintenance is required.

Responsibilities

• Servicing and maintaining a variety of Trucks and Vehicles.
• Conducting safety inspections and preparing vehicles for MOT's.

Skills

HGV Technician experience

Fault diagnosis

Vehicle maintenance

Safety inspections

Computer literacy

Education

Level 3 qualification in Commercial Vehicle Maintenance and Repair

Recognised apprenticeship

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 vacancies for Nightshift HGV Technician's at our Sheffield dealership.

As a Nightshift HGV Technician, we can offer you:

• Excellent hourly rate depending on experience
• Overtime at premium rates
• Excellent DAF 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
• Death in Service Life Insurance Scheme
• Cycle to work scheme

Who are we looking for as a Nightshift HGV Technician:

• 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.
• Carry safety inspections and prepare vehicles for MOT's.
• 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.

Shift Pattern

• Monday – Friday, 8pm to 6am

The HGV Technician role / responsibilities include (but not limited to):

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.

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 21 days, your application has been unsuccessful.

Address Orgreave Drive,
Sheffield,
Sheffield,
S13 9NR

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