HGV Technicians (night shift) - Stockton

Slater Birtley; Stockton CP; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Overtime at premium rates

21–25 days holiday

Pension scheme

Employee assistance program

Death in service insurance

Job summary

Slater Birtley is seeking HGV Technicians for night shifts at our Stockton dealership. The role includes servicing and maintaining a variety of trucks, performing safety inspections, and ensuring repairs follow manufacturer’s procedures.

We offer competitive rates, training opportunities, and employee benefits like holiday pay and a pension scheme. Candidates should have experience in a relevant field and a Level 3 qualification in vehicle maintenance.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working in HGV or associated sectors.
• Recognized apprenticeship or training is ideal.
• Good general level of computer literacy.

Responsibilities

• Servicing and maintaining vehicles.
• Carry out safety inspections and prepare vehicles for MOTs.
• Fault diagnostics and repairs.

Skills

Previous experience as a Technician / Mechanic

Qualified to Level 3 in Commercial Vehicle Maintenance

Excellent technical knowledge

Sound knowledge to accurately diagnose faults

Full UK driving licence

Education

Level 3 qualification in Commercial Vehicle Maintenance

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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