HGV Technician / Workshop Supervisor - Spalding

Ford & Slater Lincoln; Spalding; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an HGV Technician / Workshop Supervisor for their Spalding depot. This role offers a competitive hourly rate and excellent training opportunities. You will manage a team of technicians, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations while performing maintenance and repairs on a diverse fleet of vehicles. The company values development and offers a supportive environment where your skills and expertise can thrive. If you have a passion for the automotive industry and a commitment to quality, this is the perfect opportunity to advance your career.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate

Overtime at premium rates

Training & development opportunities

22 days holiday (plus statutory)

Employee Assistance Program

Pension

Death in Service Life Insurance

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience as Workshop Supervisor or Technician in HGV or related sectors.
• Qualified to Level 3 in Commercial Vehicle Maintenance and Repair.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of HGV Technicians and ensure compliance with safety regulations.
• Perform servicing, maintenance, and fault diagnostics on various vehicles.

Skills

HGV Technician experience

Workshop Supervisor experience

Fault Diagnostics

Health and Safety compliance

General computer literacy

Education

Level 3 in Commercial Vehicle Maintenance and Repair

Recognised apprenticeship or training programme

Job description

Ford and Slater are one of 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 / Workshop Supervisor working on Night shift at our Spalding depot.

As an HGV Technician / Workshop Supervisor, we can offer you:

• A competitive hourly rate (depending on your HGV Technician / Workshop Supervisor experience)
• Overtime at premium rates
• Excellent DAF HGV Technician / Workshop Supervisor Training & development opportunities – in house and manufacturer’s
• HGV driving licence training after qualifying period
• 22 days holiday (plus 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 an HGV Technician / Workshop Supervisor:

• Previous Workshop Supervisor experience working as a Technician / Mechanic within the HGV, Commercial Vehicle, LGV, PSV, Heavy Plant, Car or an associated sector.
• 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 diagnose faults.
• Carry out safety inspections and prepare vehicles for MOT's.
• Skills to follow company processes for completing all paperwork including accurate completion of job cards and service records.
• General level of computer literacy.
• Full UK driving licence.

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

Managing a team of HGV Technicians. Ensure workshop activities are compliant with Health and Safety legislation. Allocate work to the Workshop and complete job cards. Servicing and maintaining a wide variety of Trucks and Vehicles. Fault Diagnostics. MOT Preparation. Mechanical and Electrical repairs. 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. Attend any technical or development training that is made available.

Apply today to start your journey with Ford & Slater

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