HGV Technicians - Birtley

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

Job summary

Ford & Slater, a leading DAF Truck dealer in the UK, is seeking HGV Technicians for their Birtley dealership. Successful candidates will enjoy competitive rates, excellent training opportunities, and a family-run work environment. The role involves maintaining trucks, conducting safety inspections, and requires a Level 3 qualification in vehicle maintenance.

Benefits

Competitive rates and premium overtime

Excellent training and development

22 days holiday, rising to 25 after 5 years

Employee Of The Month Competition

Employee Assistance Program

Pension Plan

Death in Service Life Insurance

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Previous experience in HGV, commercial vehicle, or associated sector.
• Light commercial or car mechanics can be trained to become HGV Technicians.
• Full UK driving licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Servicing and maintaining a variety of Trucks and Vehicles.
• Carry out safety inspections and prepare vehicles for MOTs.
• Perform fault diagnostics and ensure safe repairs.

Skills

Technical knowledge

Fault diagnosis

Computer literacy

Education

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

Recognised apprenticeship or training programme

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