HGV Technicians (night shift) - Stockton

DAF Trucks Ltd; Stockton CP; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Overtime at premium rates

22-25 days holiday

Employee Assistance Program

Pension scheme

Death in Service insurance

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

DAF Trucks Ltd in Stockton is looking to hire HGV Technicians for night shifts. As a Technician, you will service and maintain a diverse range of vehicles while benefiting from excellent training opportunities and competitive rates.

Ideal candidates will possess Level 3 qualifications in vehicle maintenance, previous technical experience, and a full UK driving licence. The position also offers various perks including paid holidays and pension plans.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Technician or Mechanic in related sectors.
• Qualified preferably through a recognised apprenticeship.
• Full UK driving licence essential.

Responsibilities

• Service and maintain various trucks and vehicles.
• Conduct safety inspections and prepare vehicles for MOTs.
• Diagnose faults effectively.

Skills

Technical knowledge of vehicle maintenance and repairs

Fault diagnostics

Computer literacy

Ability to carry out safety inspections

Experience in HGV/Commercial Vehicle sector

Education

Level 3 qualification in Commercial Vehicle Maintenance and Repair

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 night shift at our Stockton 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
• HGV driving licence training after qualifying period
• 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.
• 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 MOTs.
• 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

• Nightshift: Monday to Thursday / Tuesday to Friday (alternate weeks)

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 MOTs. 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.

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