HGV Technicians - Birtley

Ford & Slater Spalding; Birtley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Ford & Slater, un important distributeur de DAF Truck au Royaume-Uni, recherche des HGV Technicians pour rejoindre leur équipe à Birtley. Le poste offre une formation exceptionnelle et des avantages tels que des horaires flexibles, des congés supplémentaires, et des primes. L'opportunité s'adresse aux techniciens expérimentés, ainsi qu'à ceux formés dans d'autres secteurs souhaitant transférer leurs compétences.

Benefits

Formation et développement DAF

22 jours de congés (pro-rata)

Assurance décès

Programme d'aide aux employés

Prime d'employé du mois

Qualifications

• Expérience en tant que Technicien / Mécanicien dans le secteur HGV ou lié.
• Permis de conduire UK requis.

Responsibilities

• Servir et entretenir une variété de camions et de véhicules.
• Effectuer des diagnostics et des réparations selon les procédures du fabricant.
• Préparer des véhicules pour les inspections de sécurité.

Skills

Diagnostic de pannes

Entretien de véhicules

Connaissance technique

Compétences en informatique

Education

Niveau 3 en maintenance de véhicules commerciaux

Apprentissage reconnu ou programme de formation

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 900 staff whilst remaining a family run business. We currently have vacancies for HGV Technicians working various shifts at our Birtley dealership.

As an HGV Technician, we can offer you:

• Competitive rates depending on your HGV Technician experience and working pattern
• Overtime at premium rates
• Excellent DAF Training & development opportunities – in house and manufacturer’s
• 22 days holiday (pro-rata), rising to 25 days (pro-rata) 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:

Ideally, you will have the following skills but training will be provided:

• 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 an 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.

Available Shifts

• 4 on 4 off day shift
• Nightshift 4 on 3 off

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 HGV Technician journey with Ford & Slater

No agencies please. It is not always possible to get back individually to each applicant, so if you have not received a reply within 21 days, your application has been unsuccessful. Thank you for your understanding.

Address Birtley,
Chester-le-Street,
Tyne and Wear,
DH3 2SP