HGV Technician (Nightshift) – Sheffield

Ford & Slater DAF; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Nightshift HGV Technician in Sheffield! This role offers excellent training opportunities and a chance to work with a variety of trucks and vehicles. You will be responsible for maintenance, repairs, and safety inspections, ensuring that all work meets manufacturer standards. Enjoy a competitive hourly rate, overtime pay, and a supportive work environment that values your skills and development. With a family-run ethos and a commitment to employee well-being, this is a fantastic opportunity to advance your career in the automotive industry.

Benefits

Excellent hourly rate

Overtime at premium rates

DAF Training & development

HGV driving licence training

22 days holiday

Employee Of The Month Competition

Employee Assistance Program

Pension

Death in Service Life Insurance

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience as a Technician/Mechanic in HGV or related sectors.
• Qualified to Level 3 in Commercial Vehicle Maintenance and Repair.

Responsibilities

• Servicing and maintaining a variety of Trucks and Vehicles.
• Carry out safety inspections and prepare vehicles for MOT's.

Skills

HGV Maintenance

Fault Diagnostics

Safety Inspections

Vehicle Repairs

Computer Literacy

Education

Level 3 in Commercial Vehicle Maintenance

Recognized 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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