Night Shift Technician - Norwich

DAF Trucks UK; Norwich; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading DAF Truck dealer in the UK is looking for an HGV Technician on Night Shift at their Norwich dealership. The role involves servicing a range of vehicles, carrying out diagnostics, and ensuring repairs adhere to manufacturer procedures. The position offers competitive hourly pay, overtime, and significant training opportunities.

Benefits

Excellent hourly rate depending on experience

Overtime at premium rates

DAF HGV Technician training & development opportunities

22 days holiday (rising to 25 after 5 years)

Employee Assistance Program

Pension

Death in Service Life Insurance Scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience as a Technician/Mechanic in relevant fields.
• Recognized apprenticeship or training.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Servicing and maintaining a variety of Trucks and Vehicles.
• Carrying out safety inspections and preparing vehicles for MOT's.
• Fault diagnostics and ensuring repairs are precise.

Skills

Technical knowledge

Fault Diagnostics

Safety inspections

Accurate paperwork

Education

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

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 a vacancy for an HGV Technician on Night Shift at our Norwich dealership.

As an HGV Technician on Night Shift, we can offer you:

• Excellent hourly rate depending on your HGV Technician experience
• Overtime at premium rates
• Excellent DAF HGV Technician training & development opportunities – in house and manufacturer’s
• HGV driving licence training after qualifying period
• 22 days holiday (plus statutory), rising to 25 days (plus statutory), 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 on Night Shift:

• 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 a 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.
• Full UK driving licence.

Shift Pattern

• Monday to Friday, 10pm - 6:30am

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 haven’t received a reply within 21 days, your application has been unsuccessful.

Address William Frost Way,
New Costessey,
Norwich,
Norfolk,
NR5 0JS

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