HGV Technicians - Birtley

DAF Trucks UK; Chester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking skilled HGV Technicians to join their dynamic team. This role offers competitive pay, overtime opportunities, and extensive training to enhance your skills. You'll be responsible for servicing and maintaining a diverse fleet of vehicles, ensuring safety inspections are performed, and repairs are executed according to industry standards. With a strong emphasis on employee development, this company provides a supportive environment where your contributions will make a significant impact. If you're passionate about vehicles and ready to take your career to the next level, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive rates

Overtime at premium rates

Excellent training opportunities

22 days holiday (pro-rata)

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.
• Level 3 qualification in Commercial Vehicle Maintenance is essential.

Responsibilities

• Servicing and maintaining a variety of trucks and vehicles.
• Carry out safety inspections and prepare vehicles for MOT's.
• Ensure repairs follow manufacturer’s procedures.

Skills

HGV Technician experience

Fault Diagnostics

Vehicle Maintenance

Safety Inspections

General computer literacy

Full UK driving licence

Education

Level 3 qualification in Commercial Vehicle Maintenance

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 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 diagnose 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

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